Personality, writer, foodie, music lover, traveler, history buff, baseball fan, and beer-snob from Wyoming.
Rick Roddam
The Haunted History of Cheyenne’s Underground Tunnels
In the late 1800’s, a series of underground tunnels were built connecting the Depot to several buildings in downtown Cheyenne. Legend has it, they are haunted.
Five Of The Coldest Days in Wyoming History
Here's a frigid look back at some of the coldest days in the history of the Cowboy State.
Super Bowl Champions From Wyoming
Here's a list of Wyoming natives and University of Wyoming alums who have represented the Cowboy State on the biggest stage in sports.
Josh Allen Hopes To Be The Latest Super Bowl Champ With Wyoming Roots
If John Allen leads the Bills to the Super Bowl this year, he'll join a long list of players with Wyoming roots that have made it to the championship game.
Where To Recycle Your Christmas Tree In Cheyenne
If you live in the Cheyenne city limits, recycling your live Christmas tree is easy.
Wyoming’s Weird Reindeer Law Could Get Santa Fined
For years, Santa has willfully disregarded a state law that prohibits anyone from bringing reindeer into Wyoming without a permit.
Fun Fact: Singing Christmas Carols Is Still Against The Law In Cheyenne
In 1897, The City of Cheyenne passed an ordinance prohibiting public performances without a permit. Nearly 122 years later, singing Christmas carols in public could, technically, subject you to a $750 fine or six months in jail.
Cheyenne’s Coldest Christmas Was 14 Degrees Below Zero
December 25, 1876, the mercury dropped to a bone-chilling 14 degrees below zero.
Three Wyoming Towns Make ‘Coldest Cities On Christmas’ List
Casper, Lander, and Sheridan were named among the "50 Coldest Cities in the Country on Christmas" in a study.
Two Wyoming Towns Ranked Among America’s 50 Coldest Cities
Fairbanks, Alaska, finished first in the study, followed by Grand Forks, Williston, and Fargo, North Dakota. Duluth, Minnesota rounded out the top five.
Remembering Wyoming’s Pearl Harbor Heroes
December 7 marks the anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, which claimed the lives of 2,403 Americans and three brave men from Wyoming.
The Worst Christmas Party in Wyoming History
December 25, 1866, soldiers at Fort Laramie gathered for the Christmas party. By night's end, it would be the saddest holiday celebration in Wyoming history.