The spring in Wyoming's step

There are a few sure signs of springtime in Wyoming.

Of course, with the oddly winterlike conditions we have had (interspersed with rare spots of sunshine) lately, it is kind of hard to believe spring is actually here.

Smaller roads turn from straight-out-icy hells to industrial-strength mud and larger roadways develop horrible cases of road cone acne.

Trees begin to grow leaves just as telephone and light poles start to sprout their own foliage—garage sale signs.

Prairie dogs fire up for their annual Olympic events which mostly consist of warm weather dashes back and forth across Wyoming...