Six must-do fall activities in Casper, Wyoming

Casper, Wyoming, Aug. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With temperatures dropping, crowds dwindling, and amazing events happening, there are many reasons why Kasper, Wyoming should be your next destination in the fall.

“Fall is one of the most beautiful times of year to visit Casper,” said Darren Rudloff, interim CEO of Visit Casper. “Busy summer traffic is beginning to slow, the weather is cooling, outdoor activities are plentiful and fall colors are beginning to pop, providing visitors with the perfect backdrop for their fall visit to Wyoming.”

Casper, Wyoming’s second largest community, sits at the base of Casper Mountain. With the North Platte River flowing right through the city, the outdoor facilities and attractions are perfectly paired with cozy accommodations, a thriving downtown, museums, restaurants and more.

Find out how to plan your next fall adventure here Six must-do fall activities in and around Casper.

1. Kayak Fremont Canyon.

Fremont Canyon is perhaps one of the best kept secrets in all of Wyoming. With its pink cliffs and stunning waters, kayaking through this canyon in the fall is a must. The best way to experience the canyon is to book a kayak excursion Alcova Resort & Marina That takes you to the mouth of the canyon on a pontoon shuttle, drops you and your kayak, and lets you paddle back.

2. Catch a fall event.

With cooler weather and fewer visitors, fall is one of the best times to attend an event. This fall features a strong line-up of events including the Casper Art Walk ( September 1 ), Horse Nations Indian Relay(September 3-4), Fall Makers Market (September 23-24) and Smoke and soul festival (8th October). Plus, offerings from Backwards Distilling Company backroom tours every Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Find more information about upcoming events here.

3. Fish the North Platte River.

While the North Platte River can be fished year-round, fall is one of the best times of year for fishing. There is…