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Evanston
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AREA INFO
Elevation 6,750 FEET,
ADT (February) 31.7 Deg. F
With a friendly population nearing 12,000, Evanston is located on Interstate 80 in the far southwest corner of Wyoming less than one hour from Park City and a little over one hour from Salt Lake City, Utah.
Fort Bridger State Historic Site and Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area are located east of Evanston off Interstate 80. Highway 89, north of Evanston, provides a scenic route to Bear Lake, Jackson Hole and Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks.
Highway 150, south of Evanston, starts your 80 mile adventure along the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway. This highway is one of America s most picturesque scenic byways. The byway accesses the Wasatch-Cache National Forest and ends in Kamas, Utah.
Evanston enjoys an unparalleled quality of life. Nestled in the Bear River Valley, the city is framed to the south by the majestic High Uinta Mountains. The Bear River flows through the community, meandering past Bear River State Park where elk and buffalo roam, and a community parkway where deer and people play. The river is the source of the cleanest, best drinking water in the region.
Winter recreation offers world-class cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice fishing and skating. Warm weather opportunities exist for camping, hiking, backpacking, fishing, hunting, rodeos, horseracing, boating, windsurfing, bicycling, golfing, tennis, softball, baseball and soccer. Summertime in
Evanston is filled with long sunny days, brilliant blue skies, low humidity and cooling winds. The area is a mecca for family vacations.
Quality businesses cater to the needs of visitors. There is a wide variety of lodging with over 1,000 guest rooms. Experience personalized shopping in a quaint, friendly atmosphere. Choose from over 30 local eateries. Enjoy an assortment of night clubs and pubs in a relaxed social environment.
Rich in history and embracing a vibrant future, Evanston presents a unique quality of life. Offering a world of business and recreational opportunities, family values and a safe environment, the city has maintained its small town feel, heritage and sense of community.
Contact: Paul Knopf, DuWayne Jacobsen, and Terri Arnell
City of Evanston
1200 Main Street, Evanston, Wyoming 82930
(307) 783-6470
tarnell@evanstonwy.org
http://www.evanstonwy.org
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Bridiger Valley to Evanston: Feb 2nd - start at Deadhorse Trailhead, south of Mountain
View, (45 mile course) finishing at North Slope Rd ; 30 miles south of Evanston on the
Mirror Lake Scenic Byway, Hwy 150
Uinta County Stage Stop
Meet & Greet the Mushers in Evanston
Thursday, February 2 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Machine Shop
Evanston to Bridger Valley Stage
Friday, February 3 Start at 10 a.m. at North Slope Road; 30 miles south of Evanston on the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway, Hwy 150.
Race Finish at Deadhorse Trailhead, south of Mountain View at 1:00 p.m.
Musher Mania! Mountain View Town Hall
Friday, February 3 from 4-7 p.m. Toboggan race.
Relay for Life registration.
Flapjack Frenzy at the Heritage Barn in Lyman
Saturday, February 4 from 7 - 9 a.m.
Questions? Please Call the Evanston Planning Department (307) 783-6470 or (307) 677-5759 (cell) tarnell@evanstonwy.org.
LODGING
Best Western Dunmar Inn
1601 Harrison Drive
Evanston, WY 82930
1-800-654-6509
SPONSORS
1st Bank Bridger Valley
www.1stbank-online.com
Mountain View, WY
Town of Bear River
Bear River , WY
Bridger Valley Electric
www.bvea.coop
Mountain View, WY
City of Evanston
Evanston, WY
Dunning Enterprises
Evanston, WY
Henderson Meat Processing
Fort Bridger, WY
Ike's Oilfield Services, Inc.
Mountain View, WY
Ready Rocks
Mountain View, WY
SHO'U Dog Grooming
Evanston, WY
Silver Stitch Embroidery
Lyman, WY
TJ's Pizza, Video and Ice Cream
Lyman, WY
Town of Lyman
Lyman, WY
Town of Mountain View
Mountain View, WY
Troy's Taxidermy
Lyman, WY
Uinta County Fire and Ambulance
Evanston, WY
Uinta County Herald
Evanston, WY
Uinta County Search and Rescue
Uinta County, WY
Uinta County Sheriff's Department
Uinta County, WY
Uinta County
Uinta County, WY
Frontier Psychological Associates
www.frontierpsychologicalassoc.com
Lyman , WY
Uinta Realty
Evanston, WY
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Evanston, WY
Bear River Outdoor Recreational Alliance
www.brorayurts.org
Evanston, WY
Just like home Boarding Kennels
Evanston, WY
www.evanstoneconolodge.com
Econo Lodge
Evanston, WY
Deru's Glass Works
Evanston , WY
Comfort Inn
www.cievanston.com
Evanston , WY
Troy's Taxidermy
Lyman, WY
Keepsake Images Studio
Lyman. WY
Benedict Trading Company
www.benedict@union-tel.com
Mountain View, WY
Farm Bureau Financial Services, Bridger Mackey
Mountain View, WY
Wells Fargo Bank- Bridger Valley
www.wellsfargo.com
Lyman, WY
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