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Show a little vehicular etiquette
I think most people who live in Wyoming, and especially the folks in more rural areas, know not to pull up to the pump at the gas station that has the diesel hose if they’re […]
Articles by Ty Stockton
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What’s a trailer trip without a few problems?
I took the family with me when I went to the Red Lodge, Montana, rodeo over the Fourth of July. On the way, we hit Yellowstone, and we did get to climb Mt. Washburn. We […]
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4Runner is still the top dog in the mid-size SUV world
I had a pair of Toyota 4Runners in my driveway a few weeks ago. One was my family’s own 2012 model, and the other was the brand-new, 2017 TRD Off-Road version. I wish we could […]
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Beat the heat in the high country
I can’t stand heat. I’d rather be cold than hot. Part of it is just how I’m wired. I just don’t do well when I’m overheated. If I’m doing any kind of exercise, I sweat […]
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I’ve become a Danner Boots guy
I’ve been a Merrell guy for a long time. I’ve always loved the hiking boots and shoes they make. But recently, I got a bad pair of their boots. The sole started coming apart from […]
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A bird sound for an alarm is the dumbest idea ever
I’ve had the same alarm clock for quite a while now. I got it for Christmas a few years ago, so the first time I used it, it was in the middle of winter. That […]
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Mother Nature has fireworks shows of her own
Like much of the West, we could often stand to get a bit more rainfall. That’s not really the case this year, because we’ve had more than our fair share. We’ve had quite a few […]
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Watch out for ground-nesting birds while mowing
I wasn’t altogether excited to mow the yard last week, so I admit I was looking for excuses to stop early. Thankfully, I found one. As I was taking my third or fourth pass up […]
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Happy Independence Day to you
In my backyard, G.I. Joe didn’t abide by the Geneva Conventions. When he encountered soldiers from Cobra (a force of evil terrorists bent on world domination), he used whatever was handy to subdue his opponent. […]
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Fireworks are fun, but they’re kind of stupid, too
I used to spend hundreds of dollars each summer on fireworks. But about 20 years ago, it occurred to me that it seems pretty strange to celebrate our freedom by sending billions of dollars to […]