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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 • 32 episodes
Pioneers of Outlaw Country: Wyoming History
Latest Episodes
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
The Dangerous Birds Eye Stage Route
Wrecks, highway robbery and rockslides awaited the stage coaches that dared venture over Birds Eye Pass. This dangerous stage line route was full of peril but despite the risks, the stage coach ran every day, except Sunday. Join us ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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24:43
Mischievous Mules of Wyoming: Building the Wind River Canyon
When the mountain man brought the first mischievous mule into Wyoming he was unaware of the importance this stubborn, irritating critter would play in building the state. As we continue celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Yell...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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28:42
