"Powell Wyoming in The Big Horn Basin" rorbindo's Profile

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Powell is a wonderful place to live and work. It is a small community of 5000 people in Northern Wyoming. Located in the Big Horn Basin there are mountains on three sides anywhere from 30 to 100 miles away. The town developed after a federal irrigation project in 1910 opened arid sage brush flats to farming.
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Agriculture Continues to be a important factor in our economy. The main cash crops are sugar beets and barley. Ranching with cattle and sheep is also important.

The town provides medical care, schools, churches, and businesses for the area.

Northwest college provides many interesting areas of study as well as concerts, sports, and activities. Equine studies, Outdoor Physical Education, Geology, Graphic Arts, and Computer Studies are just a few. There is also an active foreign students association.
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We are on the eastern approach to Yellowstone National Park, which is probably the only reason a tourist might pass this way. No matter what season you choose to visit there are a host of wonderful outdoor activities to enjoy.

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Summer

camp site in the Big Horns

Baseball ,softball, tennis, golf, cycling, and other sports can keep one busy all summer in Powell, The real goal however, is to pack the camper and head for the mountains. Up ther are great adventures, fishing hiking, climbing, boating, sailing, mountain biking and loafing.

Winter

Buffalo on Yellowstone snowmobile trail

A great time to snowmobile through Yellowstone, or just make tracks in the big Horns. Down Hill and Xcrountry skiing, ice fishing offer more diversion. Take a drive to check out the wildlife on the way to Yellowstone

Fall

bull elk

Summer activities continue, while hunting for elk, deer, moose, sheep, and birds is added to the mix. Another great chance for a family outing.

Spring

irrigation canal in Powell

Soak in one of the pools at the worlds largest mineral hot spring. Take a trip during the sholder season to other parts of the globe. Get out the golf clubs and shank a few.

Intro Updated May 25, 2005
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Jefie Jun 6, 2010 at 6:25 AM

Hi Ron! Thanks for stopping by my NYC page the other day, I'm glad you found some of my tips useful. It's such a fantastic city, I hope to go back soon and explore some new neighborhoods! Cheers, Isa
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iandsmith May 20, 2007 at 4:48 AM

"Shank a few", mmm, yes I can relate to that!
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Amazonka Dec 15, 2006 at 4:31 AM

great pix, it must be wonderful to live in Powell. Well we hope we won't face floods for while...
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lina112 May 6, 2006 at 5:19 PM

Thank you for your comment. Lina
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iwys May 1, 2006 at 1:09 PM

Happy Birthday. Have a wonderful day.
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nhcram May 1, 2006 at 1:57 AM

Happy birthday to you
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olja1234 May 1, 2006 at 12:10 AM

Happy, Happy Birthday to you. Greetings from Slovenia.
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JaneCajuguiran Apr 30, 2006 at 8:45 PM

Maligayang bati! (Happy birthday in Filipino).
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Birsen Apr 11, 2006 at 3:15 PM

Thanks to visiting my pages. I am glad you enjoyed doing dream vacations:))