Other People Agree That This is the Weirdest Law in Wyoming - K2 Radio
By now, you're aware that Wyoming has some bizarre laws. In fact, every state has some very weird laws. We've recently even discussed what the '10 Most Bizarre Laws You Probably Didn't Know Existed'. It just so happens that one popular publication recently agreed that one of those laws is the weirdest law in the state of Wyoming.
The popular food publication, 'The Daily Meal' recently posted about the weirdest law in every state. Why they are talking about law and not food, I have no idea. But as a matter of opinion, I think a lot of Wyominites would agree that this particular law maybe the weirdest in the Cowboy State. Or at least it would be one of the weirdest anyway. So which law is it?
In Wyoming, it's illegal to drink and ski. I'm not sure why anyone would want to try that given the athleticism and hand-eye coordination needed to ski when you're sober, but that's the law. Here's what 'The Daily Meal' had to say about it:
It might be common sense not to mix skiing and drinking, but Wyoming officially has it on the books as a misdemeanor with a punishment of up to 20 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $200. The law states that no one can take a ski lift or use any ski slope or trail while impaired by alcohol or any other drug. Whether you like to ski or not, taking a ride on the Aerial Tram at Wyoming’s Jackson Hole Mountain Resort offers breathtaking views of the surrounding Teton Mountains. The tram climbs more than 4,000 feet in just 12 minutes, making it one of the coolest man-made marvels in America.
No Skiing and Drinking
Hopefully that beer doesn't belong to that guy skiing or he's in trouble!
Given the amount of snow we've had the past couple days, you almost don't even need to go to a ski resort to go skiing. Just step outside and find a snow covered hill (that's sarcasm, don't actually do that). But whatever you do, don't drink and ski. It's illegal in Wyoming! And one of the weirdest, if not, the weirdest law in Wyoming.
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Top 25 Wild Mammals That Call Wyoming Home
Wyoming is home to well over 100 mammal species.
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American bison
American bison has been the state mammal of Wyoming since 1985. Some may call the Bison we have here in Wyoming "Buffalo", BUT to get technical, BUFFALO refers to the African or Asian buffalo. The American Bison is actually related to the European Bison. Although, the term Buffalo has been used for so long to reference the giant beast, they're probably not going to complain.
There is NO shortage of information and stories about the Grizzly Bear. The Grizzly population was once as low as 136 in the Yellowstone ecosystem and now the population is said to be approaching 1,000. The Grizzly is massive and the largest can reach upwards of 8feet tall when it stands up and weighs in at up to 1700 pounds
The Grey Wolf was reintroduced to Wyoming in the mid 90's after nearly going extinct. The number of wolves is estimated to be well over 300 in the state. The wolf numbers have recovered enough that in April of 2017 they were removed from the endangered species list.
The Black Bear is the more common bear in the state of Wyoming and the smaller of the two. In the western part of the country "black bears" aren't always "black" in color they can actually be "cinnamon", "chocolate" or even "blond" in color. The black bear is found in most parts of the state.
Pretty sure you've seen them often along the highways, in yards, laying on golf courses and even walking the streets of town. Wyoming is home to roughly half of the world's pronghorn population
Beaver
Beaver were nearly trapped into extinction in the 1800's due to fur trapping. The Beaver is considered a nuisance by many because of their destruction of trees and damming up streams and rivers. The Beaver is most active in the fall as the animals prepare for winter by cutting down trees to repair dams and to store as food.
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5 Things To Know If Your Family Is Moving To Wyoming
Brand new to Wyoming? Wyoming is a unique place, so here are a few bits of information that may help your transition to the Cowboy State go a bit more smoothly.
Casper is located at 5,150 feet, and Casper Mountain is 8,130 feet. When living at a higher altitude you will notice a difference in oxygen levels, which means you may get out of breath more quickly. Higher altitude also means that you WILL sunburn easier, and you need to drink a lot more water. Another little-known side effect of the higher altitude is that it takes you fewer drinks to become drunk, so keep that in mind.
Mountains, wide-open prairie, and gorgeous canyons are all part of what we love about Wyoming. But, it also means that there are many areas where there is no access to cell service or internet. And keep in mind, this DOES sometimes include rural areas where you may be looking at buying a home. Many of us have found ways to work around this, like satellite internet and phones, but it is something important to remember. It's always a good idea to keep a gallon of drinking water and some nonperishable snacks in your car along with the aforementioned clothing items just in case you're stranded in an area with no service.
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