Platte River Trails has kicked off the 2024 Annual Giving Campaign, a time when the nonprofit organization asks businesses, foundations, agencies, and individuals to help lay the groundwork for advancing trails in our community through monetary donations. By donating to Platte River Trails during the Annual Giving Campaign, you can help continue to grow the network of trails, while leaving your legacy in Casper.

​The best part about fall in Wyoming, is that for these few short weeks, we get to enjoy cooler temps and vibrant autumn colors. As an avid outdoor community, we greatly value our mountain sports, but in the fall jetting up the mountain for a quick bike ride after work becomes much harder. Fortunately, we have three Casper bike trails as part of our trail network that offer quick, convenient access and stunning autumn views. 

​Looking for an easy way to send feedback about trail conditions? The Platte River Trails (PRTT) network offers safe and separate pathways and facilities that make non-motorized transportation accessible to people of all ages and abilities. Accomplishing this task takes close and constant monitoring of all trail conditions. With 20+ miles of pathway that make up our trail system, you might notice surfaces, vegetation, or amenities that need attention. Now, with an easy Trail Assessment Tool, you can notify Platte River Trails and the City of Casper of these areas so we can address the conditions as quickly as possible.

​With Riverfest just days away, we’re here to tell you why beer is better on the river. It’s not just the camaraderie of community under the summer sun, it’s also the unlimited samplings of ice-cold beer all in the name of trail support. That’s what makes Riverfest Casper’s best brewfest. Together with our sponsors and supporters, Platte River Trails is excited to once again bring the community together to enjoy craft beer, live music and family-friendly activities at the 32nd annual Riverfest on August 10th.
 
So just what can you expect at this year’s event? 

​As we gear up for our biggest fundraiser and most beer-filled event of the summer, Riverfest, we can’t help but give a grateful nod to those who help make Casper’s best brewfest (and one that supports the trails) a huge success. From this year’s presenting sponsor, Fremont Casper, to the PRTT board and volunteers, sponsors, breweries, vendors and food trucks, entertainment, and our community members who come to drink good beer in support of the trails, we thank you for helping Riverfest reach its 32nd year!

​Allow us to set the scene: you’re travelling along the River Trail and notice how well-manicured the trail is. The brush is minimal, and the tall grasses are trimmed back as to not impede your enjoyment. You travel a little farther along the trail and notice it becomes a little more untamed. Now, the brush is tall and full, foliage is dense, and some dead trees have yet to be cut down. You’re thinking the trail needs some love in this section, but what you may not know is there’s a rhyme and reason for the various states of our trail system. 

​The Platte River is comprised of two forks, the South Platte that runs through Nebraska and the North Platte that runs through Colorado and Wyoming. The North Platte River runs 716 miles before it jogs east to meet with the South Platte. We are fortunate to have a portion of it run right through Casper, Wyoming. The Platte River Trails Trust has developed 11 miles of trails along the North Platte, providing access for locals and visitors alike to explore the diverse ecosystem of various flora and fauna. 

​Summer and the busy trail season are just around the corner, and the Platte River Trails Trust needs your help! Join the 2024 Annual Spring Cleanup on Saturday, May 18th to pitch in with fellow trail lovers as we clean and prepare our community trails before summer hits. This important event is possible because of all the helping hands and the sponsors and donors who help us bring the Spring Cleanup to our community every year. 

​The Platte River Trails 2024 Sponsorship Guide is out now and features three opportunities to show your support for the trails. Sponsorships are critical in helping Platte River Trails fulfill our mission to develop and expand our non-motorized trail system while preserving our valuable and beloved outdoor spaces. With your support, we can sustain our trails, add to the livability of our community, and preserve the legacy of the North Platte River.

​Whether you’re a frequent trail user or new to our beloved trail network, you’d be surprised at all the things that can be found along our winding pathways. Of course, they include a front row seat to the North Platte River, the Tate Pumphouse, and the Bart Rea Learning Circle, but did you know the Platte River Trails also have a number of features and amenities that make our trail system more than just a way to get from point A to point B?