Wyoming's tourism industry unlikely to offset energy losses

CASPER – In Yellowstone, more visitors than ever are packing the trails and campgrounds, hoping to glimpse a grizzly or take in the epic views.

The nation’s first national park attracted more visitors than ever last year and is on pace for even higher numbers in 2016.

Just to the south, Jackson Hole Airport is breaking passenger records; July was the second busiest month in its history.

As tourism is booming in Wyoming’s most popular region, other parts of the state are working to draw more visitors.

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