Wyoming Trivia (Renamed) (Cheyenne, Jackson, Afton: ranking, winters, Mormon)

[ElkHunter]

Originally Posted by wyoquilter

In what year did coal begin to be commercially extracted in WY?

Commercial extraction began in 1869, shortly after the arrival of the Union Pacific Railroad.

[wyoquilter]

Originally Posted by ElkHunter

Commercial extraction began in 1869, shortly after the arrival of the Union Pacific Railroad.

You are correct . Now it's your turn.

[ElkHunter]

I had just read about that the other day. Still took me a bit to remember where I read it.

Ok, here's the next question:

The National Park Service closes some of the routes to the top of Devils Tower, a 1,267-foot monolith, each year between March and August. Why?

[WyoNewk]

They have a voluntary ban on climbing in June in honor of Native Americans who consider the tower sacred. If you hike around the tower during that month you'll often find offerings that Indians have left. Climbers aren't restricted from climbing, but they're asked not to during June each year.

They also close certain routes for nesting prairie falcons. That's probably the answer you're looking for....

[ElkHunter]

Originally Posted by WyoNewk

They have a voluntary ban on climbing in June in honor of Native Americans who consider the tower sacred. If you hike around the tower during that month you'll often find offerings that Indians have left. Climbers aren't restricted from climbing, but they're asked not to during June each year.

They also close certain routes for nesting prairie falcons. That's probably the answer you're looking for....

Not correct. March-August, only some routes. Good try.

[CptnRn]

Originally Posted by WyoNewk

They have a voluntary ban on climbing in June in honor of Native Americans who consider the tower sacred. If you hike around the tower during that month you'll often find offerings that Indians have left. Climbers aren't restricted from climbing, but they're asked not to during June each year.

They also close certain routes for nesting prairie falcons. That's probably the answer you're looking for....

I came up with the same answers you did, and was sure you nailed it!

I don't have a clue.

[ElkHunter]

It's a tough one so I'll spill it and ask a different one. And it's not easy to give a clue without giving it away.

The National Park Service closes some of the routes to the top of Devils Tower, a 1,267-foot monolith south of Hulett (pop. 408), each year between March and August to protect nesting prairie falcons. Researchers have found that the falcons sometimes abandon their nests when disturbed by rock climbers. Other times, the raptors go on the defensive, diving at climbers who come too close to their eggs or chicks.


Here's a new question:

Star Valley. Among the towns in the valley, which lies between the Salt River Range in western Wyoming and the Webster Range in eastern Idaho, are Afton (pop. 1,818), Alpine (pop. 550), and Thayne (pop. 341).

How did Star Valley get it's name?

[wyoquilter]

Originally Posted by ElkHunter

It's a tough one so I'll spill it and ask a different one. And it's not easy to give a clue without giving it away.

The National Park Service closes some of the routes to the top of Devils Tower, a 1,267-foot monolith south of Hulett (pop. 408), each year between March and August to protect nesting prairie falcons. Researchers have found that the falcons sometimes abandon their nests when disturbed by rock climbers. Other times, the raptors go on the defensive, diving at climbers who come too close to their eggs or chicks.


Here's a new question:

Star Valley. Among the towns in the valley, which lies between the Salt River Range in western Wyoming and the Webster Range in eastern Idaho, are Afton (pop. 1,818), Alpine (pop. 550), and Thayne (pop. 341).

How did Star Valley get it's name?

Hey WyoNewk gave that as an answer. It should be his turn.

[CptnRn]

Originally Posted by wyoquilter

Hey WyoNewk gave that as an answer. It should be his turn.

I agree. The official Park Service website says:

"ROUTE CLOSURES FOR RAPTOR NESTING

Some routes are annually closed in order to protect nesting Prairie Falcons. Routes are frequently closed between March and July. During this time nesting activity will be monitored by park staff. Routes will be reopened if no nesting activity is identified by early summer. Climbing near raptor nests stresses the birds and often leads to chick death. Defensive raptor behavior is also potentially dangerous for climbers.
Please check for route closures when you register to climb. Rangers will strictly enforce these closures."

[ElkHunter]

Originally Posted by wyoquilter

Hey WyoNewk gave that as an answer. It should be his turn.

Absolutely correct. I had read the first part and went ahead and replied. Sorry, I didn't read the last line.

WyoNewk, it's your turn.