​Most Casper locals know of Morad Park, but nearly all Casper dog owners know it as the place to go for off-leash exploration and long walks with their four-legged friends. The park, which spans nearly 40 acres, has a lesser-known history that is rich with Casper roots, restoration, and preservation. Established in 1965, the park has undergone several phases of development and improvement and is known today as the central hub of Casper’s dog-walking community. 

Join Platte River Trails (PRT) at Crossroads Park for the 34th Annual Riverfest this Saturday, August 15th, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of live music, Casper's best brewfest, local food trucks, yard games, AND Rotary Club of Casper’s Great Duck Derby. As PRT’s biggest fundraiser of the year, supporting trail maintenance and expansion in and around Casper, Riverfest is shaping up to be summer’s can’t-miss event!

​Whether you’re a longtime Casper resident or spending a weekend exploring the heart of Wyoming, the Platte River Trails system offers a unique opportunity to see what Casper’s community has to offer. From pub crawls on the trails to blue-ribbon fishing along the North Platte River, this is everything you need to know about trails in Casper, Wyoming. 

​Platte River Trails is thrilled to introduce the Trails West Recreation Area, our newest connection between west and east Casper. While still in the early stages of development, Trails West is already shaping up to be a new favorite outdoor recreation space for Casper residents and visitors alike. Here’s a look at what’s taking shape.

​For more than 43 years, Platte River Trails’ partners have brought their expertise, creativity, and problem-solving to the table, helping transform trail ideas into lasting community assets, as seen in the recent completion of the Casper Rail Trail extension. This past fall, the Casper Rail Trail, a designated segment of the 3,700-mile Great American Rail Trail, progressed with a new 3-mile eastward extension toward Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park (EKW), bringing the full route to nine miles.

​Trails are gateways to adventure, nature, wellness, the much-loved North Platte River, and the everyday moments that make the community feel connected and alive. Simply put, trails strengthen Casper’s livability by offering safe places to move, explore, learn, and spend time with the people (and dogs) who call this place home. Platte River Trails has a new expansion in the trail network, bridging the gap between the west and the rest of Casper. 

​Platte River Trails' 2025 Annual Report is out now! Filled with familiar faces, project updates, and unique trail stories, this report is a quick snapshot of how our year went. And thanks to your continued support, we'd say it was pretty amazing!

Platte River Trails is grateful to announce that a $10,000 grant has been awarded to our organization from the Wyoming Community Foundation! This operational grant will help support current and future trail projects in 2026.

​As the year comes to a close, we’re looking back on 2025’s successful projects and events and feeling so grateful for the partners who made it all possible. The reason Platte River Trails can advance trail expansion is due to several strategic partnerships and supportive organizations that also believe in the value of our community trail system. From our projects to the events that help fund them and the educational and enrichment opportunities we’ve been fortunate to be involved in, we’re giving a great big “cheers” to all the trail partners who made 2025 a tremendous year!