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Opportunities in Casper:
Casper
Casper Wyoming is the second largest city in Wyoming, after Cheyenne, and features a number of smaller suburbs that branch off from the main city area. Originally settled as a mining community in the foothills of Casper Mountain and the Laramie Mountain Range, Casper’s name changed from Fort Casper to simply Casper at the beginning of the 20th century. Most early settlers who came to the city of Casper, Wyoming in the 19th century came from the Oregon and Mormon Trails, which both run through the area now known as Casper, Wyoming. Casper Mountain and the area surrounding Casper Mountain have provided a bounty of crude oil since mining began in the 19th century. As such, Casper, Wyoming has remained the economical center of Wyoming to this day.
 In the rugged Old West era, Casper promised adventure to all who traveled its famous trails...
We've come a long way from our days as a frontier outpost, but the same sense of free-wheeling adventure still draws visitors to Wyoming's Adventure Capital. With one foot in the past and an eye toward the future, Casper is a year-round destination that offers the very best in historical, recreational, cultural and entertainment experiences.
If you're looking to reconnect with nature the old-fashioned way, spend the day fishing for trophy sized rainbow and brown trout that thrive in the historic North Platte River - the same river that challenged early settlers on their historic pilgrimage west on the Oregon, California, Pony Express, and Mormon Trails. Outdoorsmen will also appreciate the area's wide variety of game animals, including antelope, deer, elk, pheasant, and duck.
It's a safe bet Casper's forerunners suffered hardship with day-to-day life, but the obstacles of today's "Fore" runners happen at the area's five golf courses, including Three Crowns Golf Club - a Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed public course! Casper also offers a variety of spectator sports, including the College National Finals Rodeo, the Casper Ghosts professional baseball team, and AIFL Wyoming Cavalry indoor football.
Casper Mountain - a difficulty to traverse in those early years - is today a wonderland for those who love to explore its many hiking, biking, snowmobiling and ski trails. The mountain also offers an archery range, the Braille Trail, picnic and camping sites, Garden Cr eek Waterfall, Crimson Dawn Museum, Hogadon Ski Area, the Nordic Trail Center and Beartrap Meadow - home to the Beartrap Summer Festival.
In Casper, adventure awaits the mind and spirit as well. For modern pioneers, Casper offers up history in comfort with many museums and historical sites. The National Historic
Trails Interpretive Center celebrates those brave souls who helped establish the Adventure Capital, while the Nicolaysen Art Museum and the kid-oriented Science Zone provide inspiration for the creative soul.
Casper… The Land of wide open spaces
Just as Casper’s forefathers balanced the hardships of day-to-day life with a love of the arts, today you'll find a wide range of cultural opportunities here. ARTCORE, Stage III Theatre, The Casper Children's Chorale, The Wyoming Symphony Orchestra and Casper College each deliver cultural experiences in a variety of mediums: music, dance, theatre and visual arts, to name a few. And the Casper Events Center boasts The Best of Broadway series which will keep even the most devout city slicker entertained throughout the year.
Population: 52,089 as of 2007
Climate: Casper gets 13 inches of rain per year. Snowfall is 52 inches. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 75. On average, there are 220 sunny days per year in Casper. The July high is around 89 degrees. The January low is 15.
The Cost of living in Wyoming: The unemployment rate is 2.80%, with job growth of 1.22%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 21.03%. Sales tax rate is 5.00%. Income tax is 0.00%. The income per capita is $22,922, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $43,079. Compared to the rest of the country, Casper’s cost of living is 10.49% lower than the U.S. average.
Opportunities in the Cowboy State: Schools spend $5,604 per student. There are 14 pupils per teacher, 437 students per librarian and 276 children per counselor. Natrona County has only one public school district, which serves the education needs of about 11,500 students in preschool through 12th grade in the city of Casper, as well as the surrounding towns of Alcova, Bar Nunn, Edgerton, Evansville, Midwest, Mills and Powder River. The District is committed to providing optimum learning opportunities for every child. They are an open enrollment district, meaning that parents can choose from any of the 34 schools for their children, regardless of where in the county they reside. A wide variety of programs for the students are offered: In elementary school, different teaching styles, activities, and academic programs. In middle and high school, students may find one-to-one computing, college-prep and college-credit courses, and career and  technical education, as well as a wide range of sports and co curricular activities. The district also offers a number of alternative programs to support students who have struggled in a traditional environment or who want to re-enter the educational system after dropping out.
Casper College:
Offering more than 50 academic majors; including 30 technical and career field options. The academic side of the college is organized in five different Schools: Business and Industry, Fine Arts and Humanities, Health Science, Science, Social and Behavioral Science. Casper College is a publicly supported educational institution serving approximately 4,000 full- and part-time students.
Compliments of Casper College
 Casper College, Wyoming’s oldest two-year institution, was founded in 1945 on the third floor of Natrona County High School. Natrona County High School is among the major landmarks visible from the current Casper College campus overlooking Casper. The current campus was built in the mid 1950’s, and consists of 28 buildings.
More than 10 national accreditations underscore the quality of educational programs at Casper College. More than 50 associate degree programs and 30 one-year certificate programs are offered in eight academic divisions. Casper College’s extensive upper division center is unique in Wyoming. Agreements with 15 universities provide opportunities to earn bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees right on campus. The University of Wyoming/Casper College Center has extensive facilities on campus.
The Center for Training and Development at Casper College contributes to economic development by providing customized training, licensure and certification for workers in a variety of energy and industrial fields.
Real Estate/Housing:
The median home value is $219,200. Home appreciation is – 0.27% over the last year. Renters makeup 30.66% of the population. 6.80% of houses and apartments are unoccupied.
Casper’s Churches: Casper offers a variety of places to worship at its 46 churches representing most denominations including 3 LDS and a Jewish Synagogue.
Casper Accommodations:
Finding the right hotel is a must on any vacation and Casper offers a variety of hotels and motels to fit any budget. Hotels in Casper, Wyoming range from well-known national chains to family-operated businesses. Whether it's a hotel, motel or a fine Wyoming bed and breakfast, you're sure to find the right accommodations during your Wyoming vacation in Casper.
Shopping:
There is no doubt that Casper offers the best shopping in the state, with a wide array of home-grown boutiques, national chains, and big box stores to choose from. Downtown Casper has a variety of unique shops offering clothing, books, music, toys, antiques, and more. Other major shopping areas include the Eastridge Mall, Sunrise Shopping Center and Hilltop Shopping Center just to name a few.
Health: Since 1911, Wyoming's largest health care facility has brought excellent medical care to the state and Casper in particular. With its modern buildings, state-of-the-art technology and highly skilled professionals, the Wyoming Medical Center delivers exceptional care on every level. This facility covers over four blocks, putting it not only in the middle of the state, but in the middle of the city of Casper, as well.
The Wyoming Medical Center provides a variety of services, from general and emergency care to the most specialized fields of medicine. Many of the doctors have relocated from metropolitan areas, and over 90% of the specialists are board certified - that is, they've passed an examination that certifies them as a specialist in a particular field.
If you're visiting Casper and find yourself in need of emergency medical services, the Emergency Room can be accessed from the 2nd Street entrance. You can choose to park in the lot provided to the East, between Conwell and Wilson Streets, or utilize the valet parking if your situation takes you right to the door.
The WMC also offers the only air ambulance in the state. Life Flight has two aircraft - a helicopter based at the hospital, and an aircraft at the Natrona County International Airport. Both are available at a moment's notice, and coordinate with other facilities throughout the United States.
If your visit to Casper revolves around a hospital stay for you or members of your family, the WMC provides free RV parking with electrical hookups. There's also affordable lodging provided at the nearby Masterson Place. For your convenience, shuttle service is provided to and from the hospital from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Visiting hours are generally 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., but may vary from unit to unit.
General parking is provided for free in the parking garage south of the facility (the entrance is on 3rd Street to the South). Several of the surrounding smaller medical buildings have parking spaces, as well. If weather or safety are issues, a security officer can escort you to your vehicle.
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