Casper Mountain Lions Club

06/04/2026

Lee McCune Braille Trail Opens for the Summer Season on Casper Mountain

CASPER, Wyo. — Summer 2026 — The Casper Mountain Lions Club is pleased to announce that the Lee McCune Braille Trail is now open for the 2026 summer season, welcoming visitors of all ages and abilities to experience one of Casper Mountain’s most unique outdoor destinations.

Nestled among towering pine trees and alongside the soothing sounds of Elkhorn Creek, the Lee McCune Braille Trail offers an opportunity to connect with nature through all the senses. Designed to be accessible for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, the trail also provides a meaningful and enjoyable experience for families, hikers, students, and visitors seeking a peaceful mountain retreat. The Braille Trail has long been recognized as a distinctive recreational and educational resource on Casper Mountain.

Visitors are encouraged to slow down and experience the mountain in a different way—listening to the flowing creek, feeling the textures of bark and stone, breathing in the fresh mountain air, and enjoying the sights and sounds of Wyoming’s beautiful outdoors.

“The Braille Trail is more than just a hiking trail,” said representatives of the Casper Mountain Lions Club. “It is a place where people can connect with nature, learn about accessibility, and appreciate the outdoors through all of their senses.”

Throughout the spring, volunteers worked to prepare the trail for the summer season, helping ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors. The Casper Mountain Lions Club continues its commitment to maintaining and improving the trail so it remains accessible for future generations.

Guests are invited to sign the newly updated trail guestbook during their visit. Comments and stories help celebrate the trail’s impact and honor the legacy of Lee McCune. Donations are also appreciated and help support ongoing maintenance, safety improvements, and accessibility enhancements.

Whether you are a first-time visitor or returning to a favorite Casper Mountain destination, the Lee McCune Braille Trail offers a unique opportunity to experience Wyoming’s outdoors in a thoughtful and memorable way.

About the Lee McCune Braille Trail

Located on Casper Mountain, the Lee McCune Braille Trail was created to provide an outdoor experience accessible to individuals who are blind or visually impaired while remaining welcoming to everyone. The trail continues to serve as an educational and recreational resource for the community and visitors from across the region.

Contact:
Casper Mountain Lions Club
Lee McCune Braille Trail Committee
Casper, Wyoming

05/30/2026

https://www.wyomingnewsnow.tv/community/the-magic-of-the-braille-trail/article_0785e659-6c79-4ee0-8f9d-0b4811fbda72.html

Follow Morgan Vanetti of Wyoming News as she explores the Lee McCune Braille Trail in Casper Wyoming

Casper, Wyo. – Natures beauty is more than just the scenery and the Lee McCune Braille Trail is accessible for everyone to experience Casper Mountain with only four senses.

05/20/2026

With Mother Nature’s blessing and the recent 6 inches of fresh snow, Elkhorn Creek will soon come alive once again — rushing, singing, and bringing new life to Casper Mountain. 🌲💧

The Casper Mountain Lions Club invites you to experience the Lee McCune Braille Trail in a way that goes far beyond simply taking a walk in the woods.

Come listen to the powerful sounds of Elkhorn Creek flowing through the canyon. Breathe in the crisp mountain air scented with pine and earth. Feel the textures of nature beneath your hands and feet. Pause, slow down, and reconnect with the beauty of the outdoors through all your senses.

The Lee McCune Braille Trail is more than a trail — it is a place of peace, reflection, inclusion, and connection for visitors of all ages and abilities. Every season brings new beauty, new sounds, and new memories waiting to be made.

While you visit, please sign our newly updated guestbook and share your experience with us. Your words help honor Lee McCune’s legacy and remind us why this special place matters so deeply to our community.

If you are able, please consider making a donation to help keep the trail safe, beautiful, and accessible for everyone who comes to enjoy this one-of-a-kind mountain experience. ❤️

05/17/2026

When you visit the Lee McCune Braille Trail this year, please take a moment to sign the new, updated guestbook during your visit!

Your comments, memories, and words of encouragement help us celebrate the trail, honor Lee McCune’s legacy, and show support for this special place on Casper Mountain.

Please also consider making a donation to help support keeping the trail safe, accessible, and welcoming for all visitors.

Thank you for visiting and for supporting the Braille Trail experience for everyone. 🌲

05/14/2026

What an incredible morning at the Casper Mountain Lions Club Pancake Breakfast on Saturday!

We were honored to serve 529 adults and 40 kids this year — a tremendous increase from last year’s attendance of 387. The support from our community continues to amaze us, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who came out to enjoy breakfast, visit with friends, and support the Casper Mountain Lions Club's work.

Events like this are only possible because of the generosity, enthusiasm, and community spirit of so many people. Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, donated, helped spread the word, and supported our efforts. Your support helps us continue serving local youth and community projects, including the Braille Trail and other important Lions initiatives.

From all of us at the Casper Mountain Lions Club — thank you for making this year’s pancake breakfast such a tremendous success. We already look forward to seeing everyone again next year!

05/04/2026

Sharing a common goal of supporting the Casper Mountain Lions Club

05/04/2026

NCHS STUCO Lending a hand at the Pancake festival. Many of them will be at the Prom later this evening

05/04/2026

02/17/2026

Skis just waiting for the kids to arrive

02/16/2026

Casper Mountain Lion Club Supports Annual Wyoming Rendezvous for Students with Visual Impairments
CASPER, WY —

Members of the Casper Mountain Lions Club, Hubert Townsend and G. Scott Novotny, spent time this past week volunteering at the Wyoming Rendezvous, a specialized event for students with visual impairments, their families, and primary caregivers.

The event was held on February 12, 2026, from 10:00 am-2:00 pm at the Casper Mountain Trail Center (Nordic Center). The event brought together a supportive community of teachers, school administrators, and service providers for a day of education, recreation, and connection for students attending.

A Day of Recreation and Resources

The Wyoming Rendezvous is designed to bridge the gap between outdoor recreation and access to essential resources for students with visual impairments. The event provided a unique opportunity for attendees to build a community among families and professionals navigating similar experiences.

Key highlights of the event included:

Accessible Recreation:

Students enjoyed cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on Casper Mountain, with family members and school staff present. To ensure accessibility for all, the event provided free ski rentals, snowshoes, sleds, and boots from Mountain Sports and Gannet Peak Sports.

Professional Support:

Consultants from WDE Vision Outreach Services and other partner agencies were on-site to answer questions and provide guidance. Sight-impaired games and activities were provided as alternatives for students who had enough of the mountain air and needed a break.

Education:

Parents and school staff received targeted guidance on the specific supports available for children with vision loss.

To further thank families and volunteers, a free lunch was provided to all attendees and support staff.

It was a very rewarding experience for Lions Hubert and Scott N, and we felt privileged to have had the opportunity to help out.