Personality, writer, foodie, music lover, traveler, history buff, baseball fan, and beer-snob from Wyoming.
Rick Roddam
The Hazardous And Hilarious History Of Laramie Cigarettes
Decades before they sponsored the "Little Miss Springfield Beauty Pageant" on The Simpsons, Laramie Cigarettes was one of the most popular brands in the country.
The Time The Wyoming Cowboys Won the NCAA and Became National Champions in 1943
April 1, 1943, Kenny Sailors and the Wyoming Cowboys beat St. John's at Madison Square Garden in New York to claim the national title.
A St. Patrick’s Day Tribute to the Town of Patrick, Wyoming
Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, here's a salute to the tiny ghost town of Patrick, Wyoming.
5 Times Wyoming Was Featured on Comedy Central’s ‘South Park’
A look back at five times the Cowboy State has appeared in an episode of the adult cartoon South Park.
Five Fun Facts About Wyoming’s Area Code To Celebrate ‘307 Day’
307 was one of the 86 original area codes established by the Bell Telephone company in 1947.
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.
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.
The Day Japan Bombed Wyoming: December 5, 1944
December 5, 1944, a Japanese balloon bomb landed just outside of Thermopolis, Wyoming. Around 6:15 p.m., four coal miners heard a whistling noise overhead, followed by an explosion that sent flames parachuting across the night sky.
How Wyoming Celebrated Christmas in the Late 1800s
Here in Wyoming, Christmas has been officially observed since the territory was first granted statehood in 1890. But a lot has changed since then.