WYOMING COMMUNITY PROFILES
CASPER
Located in the heart of Wyoming, the City of Casper is rich in Western history, arts, entertainment, and some of the West's finest outdoor recreation. From mountains to desert, to the famous North Platte River, Casper and Natrona County offer the perfect combination of history, culture and recreation. Casper is the second-largest city in Wyoming at just around 50,000 people. There is a diversity of terrain to view, wildlife to see and attractions to enjoy. Casper is home to a vigorous downtown with plentiful restaurants and a diverse blend of shopping.
The oil and mineral industries have traditionally been the major source of economic strength, bringing vitality and rapid growth to the Casper area and Natrona County. This new growth has fostered a community eager for alternative enterprise and new ventures. Businesses wishing to expand or locate in Casper will encounter a community that is seeking to diversify and willing to provide business relocation assistance to attract sound ventures. Community leaders have committed to a dynamic and innovative program promoting new employment opportunities. Casper was recently singled out as the #1 small metro area for cost of doing business by Forbes Magazine (May 2004).
Casper offers a healthy, low-stress lifestyle at the foot of the Rockies. The city has a wealth of recreational activities, cultural venues and sporting events. Beautiful Casper Mountain is just minutes away from downtown, with hiking trails, alpine and Nordic skiing, snowmobile trails and picnic areas. Fishing, swimming and boating are nearby at Alcova and Pathfinder Reservoirs.
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Located in the heart of Wyoming, the City of Casper is rich in Western history, arts, entertainment, and some of the West's finest outdoor recreation. From mountains to desert, to the famous North Platte River, Casper and Natrona County offer the perfect combination of history, culture and recreation. Casper is the second-largest city in Wyoming at just around 50,000 people. There is a diversity of terrain to view, wildlife to see and attractions to enjoy. Casper is home to a vigorous downtown with plentiful restaurants and a diverse blend of shopping.
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