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With the passage of House Bill 10 last legislative session, visitors to Wyoming’s state parks and historic sites can expect a slight increase in day use and camping fees during 2009.

Upcoming Events From 7/9/2009 to 7/16/2009

Friday, July 10, 2009, Homesteader Museum - “Main Street: Powell Then and Now” opens at the Homesteader Museum. One in a series of events leading up to Powell’s centennial. Visit www.cityofpowell.com or www.powellchamber.org.

Saturday, July 11, 2009 - Sunday, July 12, 2009, South Pass City - Gold Rush Days, South Pass City State Historic Site. Call 307-332-3684

Saturday, July 11, 2009 - Saturday, July 18, 2009, National Historic Trails Center - Saturday evenings at the National Historic Trails Center. Call 307-261-7700 for more information. July 11,15,18.

Saturday, July 11, 2009 - Sunday, July 12, 2009, South Pass City - 7th Annual Gold Rush Days, vintage baseball, demonstrations of gold mining, gold panning, fireworks, Wyoming kids Xtreme historic games, 307-332-3684.

Saturday, July 11, 2009, Rock Springs, WY - Archaeological Stewardship Training. Call 307-777-8793 for details.

Saturday, July 11, 2009 - Sunday, July 19, 2009, Douglas, WY - Douglas Railroad Days. Call 307-358-2950 for more information.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009 - Sunday, June 14, 2009, Sinks Canyon State Park - Lecture – Dr. Mark Miller, Wyoming State archaeologist will present “Nineteenth Century Military sites in Wyoming: Archaeology of the Indian Wars,” 307-332-6333

Thursday, July 16, 2009 - Sunday, July 19, 2009, Curt Gowdy State Park - Sixth Annual Happy Jack Music Festival, regular camping and day use fees apply, admission to music festival free, 307-632-7946.

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