Proudly Serving the Hulet and Devils Tower Community
Proudly Serving the Hulet and Devils Tower Community
Fireworks on hold in town, shows planned nearby
Fireworks are still scheduled for July 4 at the Devils Tower KOA and July 6 at Keyhole.
More than just fireworks are on offer for holiday events. Keyhole's weekend of activities includes an opportunity to take part in bird banding.
Fireworks will likely not be permitted in Hulett for this year's July 4 holiday, but there are plenty of opportunities around the county to celebrate independence.
The Devils Tower KOA will be hosting a July 4 event including a mullet contest, cornhole tournament, music and, of course, fireworks.
Fireworks Over the Lake will be taking place at Keyhole State Park on July 6, the largest fundraiser of the year for the Pine Haven Fire Department.
The Town of Hulett and Fire Chief Jack Johnson announced this week that, due to the county fire ban and hot weather, it's not looking like individual fireworks will be allowed in town. If conditions change, the public will be notified.
Aside from the fireworks, Keyhole State Park will be offering a series of outdoor events across the weekend for the whole family to enjoy.
On July 4 itself, head to the dam area between 5:30 a.m. and noon to take part in a bird banding exercise. Park staff will be joined by the Audubon Rockies, the regional office of the National Audubon Society in an annual exercise that helps to conserve migratory birds by understanding the health of populations and individual creatures.
Banding involves determining age and gender and assessing health and relies on the assistance of volunteers. Experience is not necessary, as there are tasks for everyone available, from measuring birds to recording data and extracting birds from mist nets.
On July 5 at 10 a.m., a hike will begin at the Coulter Bay Cliffs Shelter. The event will take in one of the park's best hikes, the Cottonwood Trail, with its views of Cottonwood Bay, and will include a two-mile and a six-mile option.
Later that day, head over to the Tatanka Shelter at 7:30 p.m. to take part in an owl pellet dissection exercise.
Owl pellets are regurgitated from the bird's beak. They contain bone, teeth, feathers, hair and exoskeletons of the animals preyed on by the birds, which swallow prey whole or in chunks and then bring the undigested parts back up again to the mouth.
Dissecting these pellets can tell us a lot about what the owls are eating and what prey species are common in their environment.
Finally, end your outdoor adventures with Paddle in the Park at the Rocky Point Day Use Area on July 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Kayak or paddle board accompanied by park rangers in an event open to adults and children alike. Paddle boards, paddles and kayaks will be provided, as well as life jackets, but it's recommended that you bring water, sunscreen and other necessities to keep cool and have fun.
Register ahead of time to secure your spot at wyoparks.info/keyholepitp.
