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Pioneers of Outlaw Country: Wyoming History
Pioneers of Outlaw Country: Wyoming History dives deep into the rugged, untamed spirit of Wyoming's rich history.
Many of these stories have been forgotten and the pioneers are relatively unknown. Join us for a journey back into time that is fun for the entire family and students of any age!
This podcast series has been supported by our partners; the Hot Springs County Pioneer Association, the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund, a program of the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources, the Wyoming Humanities, and the Wyoming Office of Transportation.
Podcasting since 2022 • 34 episodes
Pioneers of Outlaw Country: Wyoming History
Latest Episodes
The Good Roads Club
The Good Roads Clubs in Wyoming were like the cheerleaders of the early highway system—rallying townsfolk, wrangling funds, and literally paving the way to Yellowstone National Park, turning bumpy wagon trails into smooth rides for motorists in...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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12:27
Dynamite Adventures: Working on the Railroad
Blasting Through The Wind River CanyonBlazing a railroad through Wind River Canyon in the early 1900s was essentially hand-painting a snake’s skeleton—rugged crews, dynamite, burros, and sheer drops that would make a circus tightrope loo...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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13:36
Ghost Town: Birdseye, Wyoming
A gold rush in the Copper Mountains of Wyoming brought 2,000 miners into the area in 1906. By 1909, nearly everyone was gone. For just a brief moment in time, hopes of a rich strike even excited Wyoming Governor Brooks who boasted of the future...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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29:29
Bighorn River Ferry: Dangerous Crossings
The Bighorn River is a dangerous river in the Bighorn Basin and has claimed numerous lives in its depths. Lives were lost when high water would sweep away entire families. The ferries made crossing the dangerous Bighorn River safer ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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13:25
Stagecoach Radio Drama Starring John Wayne
Welcome to a special edition of Pioneers of Outlaw Country. Today you are in for a treat. Grab your popcorn as we dive into an old-time radio show. As I was researching the stage routes of Wyoming, my internet searches kept directin...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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35:21
