ADOBE TOWN May 14-15; June 25-26
Two overnight trips to the crown jewel of Wyoming's high desert wilderness. Features car camping and short day hikes along the towering cliffs and among the pinnacles of the Skull Creek and Adobe Town Rims. Bring food, camping gear, and plenty of water. High-clearance four-wheel drive required. Trip Leaders: Travis Murphy (May 14-15) Erik Molvar (June 25-26).

FERRIS DUNES May 21 Day trip into a vast expanse of active dunes at the base of the Ferris Mountains, at the northeastern edge of the Red Desert. The trip includes a visit to the site of the abandoned mining settlement of Ferris. A high-clearance vehicle will be needed; bring hiking gear, food, and plenty of water. Trip leader: Travis Murphy.

SOUTHERN RED DESERT CARAVAN May 28-30 A three-day auto tour with car camping and very short day hikes across the southern Red Desert, visiting landmarks such as the Powder Rim, Prehistoric Rim, and Adobe Town. Highlights will include bird watching in juniper woodlands and wild horse viewing. High-clearance four-wheel drive required. Trip Leader: Erik Molvar.

HUTTON LAKE PRAIRIE DOG TOWNS June 4 Join us for a day of wildlife viewing at Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge, home to a thriving white-tailed prairie dog colony. The white-tailed prairie dog, which has declined by 92%, is a keystone species vital to the survival of dozens of other wildlife. Come learn first-hand how the prairie dog creates and sustains an entire ecosystem. Trip leader: Jeremy Nichols.

WILD COW CREEK BACKPACKS June 4-5 A two-day, moderately strenuous backpack through the canyons of Wild Cow Creek and Deep Gulch in the Wild Cow Creek Proposed Wilderness, located in the Atlantic Rim country at the eastern edge of the Red Desert. Bring backpacking gear, water, water filter, and food. Trip Leader: Erik Molvar.

PROSPECT MOUNTAIN FLOAT & HIKE TRIP June 11-12 A 2-3 day combination raft trip through the Platte River Canyon to the Prospect Mountain proposed Wilderness for hiking, with backcountry camping along the North Platte River. Launch points and times will depend on water levels. This should be a fairly gentle float. Trip Leader: John Winkel.

HONEYCOMB BUTTES/BOAR'S TUSK June 18-19 Car camping with day hikes to the spectacular Boars Tusk and the colorful Honeycomb Buttes badlands of the Jack Morrow Hills area of the northwestern Red Desert. Bring your camping gear, food, and plenty of water. Trip leader: Erik Molvar.

CANYONLANDS MAZE DISTRICT - BCA member Ken Zajac will be traveling to Utah's Canyonlands National Park in mid-May, and is looking for traveling companions. If you're interested in joining Ken, call him at (307) 745-3561. Not an official BCA outing.

TO SIGN UP FOR ONE OR MORE OF THESE OUTINGS, or for more information, contact Travis Murphy, BCA's community organizer, at (307) 742-7978, or carmi@voiceforthewild.org via e-mail. Space is limited on each trip, so register early to reserve your place!