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Discover Carbon County board reports flat visitation, destination projects and Medicine Bow Fossil Cabin move
Summary
Discover Carbon County updated the Rawlins City Council on modest visitation changes, destination development projects, an avalanche volunteer certification effort and progress on the Medicine Bow Fossil Cabin relocation.
Leslie, representing Discover Carbon County Visitors Council, told the Rawlins City Council on Sept. 16 that visitation and lodging revenue showed slight declines for the 2024–25 fiscal year but the organization remains active on destination development and promotion.
Leslie thanked the council for reappointing Mary Pat Whitfield to the visitors council board and for approving a new member at large, Mike Armstrong. She said the visitors council handled more than 24,000 visitor information requests in 2024–25 and invested in public relations; the group saw about 58 media mentions across outlets this year.
On destination projects, Leslie said 13 community projects are active through the destination development grant and noted a feasibility study for a regional bike path. She reported the Medicine Bow Fossil Cabin is in phase 3 of preparation for a move; a one-day move is planned but the exact date depends on weather and mover availability.
Leslie also gave an update on an avalanche observation volunteer effort: three volunteers are pursuing Pro‑1 certification and seven others are working toward secondary certification. The council asked no substantive questions and accepted the report.
Speakers quoted: Leslie (Discover Carbon County Visitors Council); Mary Pat Whitfield (board member)
