Trails Center honors Pathfinder Dam builders Saturday
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CASPER, Wyo. – Join the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center this Saturday, November 13 for a special presentation highlighting one of Wyoming’s first human-created marvels, Pathfinder Dam.
At 1 p.m., Trails Center interpreter Reid Miller will present “Wyoming’s Forgotten Builders.” providing an engaging reminder of the very busy days of early 20th century Wyoming. The presentation features rare photographs and information illustrating the historic construction of Pathfinder dam and the hardworking laborers who made it possible.
“Construction of the Pathfinder Dam was an unprecedented engineering achievement in Wyoming,” said Trails Center manager Dennis Kuhnel. “Even after 110 years, the dam continues to serve Wyoming and other states in many ways.”
The presentation is free to the public.
For more information, call the Trails Center at 307-261-7700.
The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center is open 7 days a week from 9 am to 4:30 pm MST.
1501 N Poplar St., Casper, WY 82601.
Admission is Free
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.