Wounded Warrior Event to return to Valley

It has been nearly a decade since the Platte Valley Trout Unlimited has sponsored wounded veterans to a fishing retreat in the Valley.

That is changing thanks to an effort of several volunteer groups in the Encampment.

Ian McCleary, the Wyoming Trout Unlimited State Coordinator and Secretary of Mother Mountain Anglers along with Leslie McClinskey, the Encampment K-12 Language Arts Teacher and National Honor Society sponsor teamed up this summer to bring back the Wounded Warrior Event.

Current plans are for May 23-25, 2025 including tours of Saratoga, entertainment and a barbecue.

McCreary and McLinskey hope to involve as many student organizations as possible, which will include activities like river cleanup, developing print material and writing grants.

Those interested in volunteering can contact McCreary at [email protected].