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Bad Weather Memorial Day Activities- Our Top 5

Nick Perkins — Fri, 25 May 2012 20:00:35 +0000

Memorial Day is almost upon us, and with it comes the overwhelming desire to get ouside- to go to the lake, or a park, or the mountain and crack open a beer and enjoy the weather that the final days of spring can bring.

Unfortunately, we live in Wyoming and the weather is...fickle, to say the least. That being said,we've come up with five activities for you to do that will still allow you to enjoy Memorial Day and everything that goes a long with it, without having to deal with Mother Nature. So we present our Top 5 Bad Weather Memorial Day Activities.

Being Safe On The Road This Memorial Day Weekend

Jon Michaels — Fri, 25 May 2012 03:42:29 +0000

Many are looking forward to the three day weekend as we celebrate Memorial Day with family, friends, food and running red lights? Studies conducted all over the country have shown an increase of red light running during holiday weekends. The National Coalition for Safer Roads says that the incidence of motorists flying through red lights [...]

10 Moving Soldier Homecomings for Memorial Day

Kathy Landin — Wed, 23 May 2012 22:30:59 +0000

The service men and women of our country make huge sacrifices to fight battles on our behalf and keep the freedoms we hold dear. One of those sacrifices is being away from their families and loved ones for long periods of time. The only thing that makes this sacrifice bearable for most is the incredible sweetness of coming home, even if it is only for a short leave.

Memorial Day In Casper- What Is Open And What Is Closed?

Nick Perkins — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 23:04:59 +0000

Memorial Day takes place on May 28 this year, and if you’re looking for the places that you can and cannot spend your day of remembrance, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve got the list of places that are open and closed in Casper on Memorial Day. Restaurants Outback Steakhouse- Open Hours: 4:00 pm-11:00 [...]

8 Great Summer Vacation Movies [VIDEOS]

107.9 The River — Fri, 27 May 2011 14:55:40 +0000

While summer doesn't officially start until June 21, Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning to the hottest season at the movies.

Summer loses some of its meaning when you're an adult, since it no longer comes with a moths-long break from the grind.

Nevertheless, we can all still enjoy a good movie about summer vacations. After the jump, check out eight of our favorites.

Barbecue Recipes for Memorial Day Weekend [VIDEOS]

107.9 The River — Thu, 26 May 2011 16:31:14 +0000

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of barbecue season and will find many Americans firing up the grill this holiday weekend.

Part of the beauty of grilling is its simplicity. But that shouldn't mean you can't improve your grill repertoire or technique.

We've compiled a list of recipes and tips that can help you become a master of the open flame.

Check them out after the jump.