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Back-to School in Downtown Casper

With school having resumed over the last two or so weeks, we here at the Downtown Development Authority of Casper want to make sure everyone — of all ages — is ready for those next nine months of the school year! School shopping is not always an easy task, especially for those who are not “avid shoppers.” However, living in Casper, Wyoming, can make back-to-school shopping interesting and fun with a variety of different stores from your local business owners! If you’re not needing some back-to-school gear, these stores will have you fall lovers ready for the new season with weather-friendly fashion, home goods, coffee, and a comfortable place to watch the leaves change colors!

Floral Rhino

Downtown Casper’s Floral Rhino is a store for all your trendy needs! This stylish shop, with esthetic wall and shelf decor, clothes, hats, bags, Wyoming-related gear, and even a section for your little ones, will not have you leaving empty-handed. If you prefer a boho-chic look or some western-based wear, there is no limit to the styles you will find. Not only will you find clothes for the ever-changing Wyoming weather, but you’ll also find all the accompanying accessories to top off your unique look. For those Wyoming Football lovers, you’ll discover the ‘Cowboy Joe’ section to be quite apt to your fancy. However, if back-to-school is your sole reason for shopping here, you’ll discover the comfort and style in nearly all of the pieces featured throughout this beautiful boutique.

The Fall Decor You Need!

Who doesn’t love a simple monochromatic fall-inspired look for your home? Or a classic, bohemian wall hanging with accompanying plants? If you’re in the market for some elegant and simple wall decor, shelf decor, and other small decorations to top off your home’s style, be sure to browse around the shop for your new homeware needs. It will not disappoint.

Wind City Books

Wind City Books, just across Center Street from the Floral Rhino, will have all book-lovers alike exhilarated by their endless range of literature (and yes, MORE!) If you go in-store or look at their website, you will not miss the wide range of books you can find there of all disciplines whether it be self-help and how-to, young adult, or History! Check out the photo below to see the abundance of books across multiple shelves and stands.

This book store has all your reading wants and needs and also includes a great kids section in the back (next to an incredible in-house coffee shop ☕️). They also feature many book and literature-related events during the month such as book signings, book talks, and book launches for all of the latest and popular publications!

Back-to-school month does not always have to mean busy schedules, school supply shopping, and homework. Take advantage of your local stores, hangouts, and restaurants to take the back-to-school blues away and spend a day (or part of the day) in your favorite parts of downtown Casper. Best of luck to students and educators alike in your next school year!

“Rawgust”: Health, Wellness & More!

August is gaining a whole new meaning in terms of health so we will be focusing on it as “rawgust”: health, wellness & more. 

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The city of Casper, and downtown Casper specifically, has many different options for being active and for eating whole, delicious foods that come from our local growers and creators! Not only this, we have many health-based stores for purchasing food, vitamins, and supplements that are great for the body. As summer is coming to an end, we do not want to take the focus away from treating our bodies best, and if you follow along, we will give you some insights into how you can do this in your favorite parts of town!

Summer Markets at David Street Station

David Street Station –  with its spacious auditorium, splash pad, and areas for taking a nice summer stroll – along with the WCDA have and are holding summer markets every other Tuesday until August 23! These markets have live music, beers on tap from varied breweries, food on the go from your favorite food trucks, and finally VENDORS! The vendors setting up at this spot focus on homemade and/or home-grown products. You can find anything from freshly baked banana nut bread, some spicy mango salsa, and even organic bath soap!

Salsa!

The vendors, along with the individuals setting up and running the markets, have put in a ton of work to serve the community of Casper. The markets have been fun and successful but these business owners could not do this without you. Please join us again, this Tuesday, for a wonderful evening with friends, family, or even solo! You will not want to miss this.

David Street Station during the summer market!

Holistic Health: Alpenglow Apothecary

If you’re looking for a more permanent location for your health needs, head on down to Alpenglow Apothecary in downtown Casper as well. This store has holistic health products, vitamins, medicinal and culinary herbs, and even other health and wellness-related items from local business owners, for sale. The staff is incredibly friendly, so if you’re ever not sure what exactly you need, they have the knowledge and expertise to guide you to what you may (or may not) be browsing for! It will be nearly impossible for you to not find something that works for your lifestyle.

Alpenglow Apothecary

If you’re newer to their business, it is important to note the AMAZING deals you’ll find here at Alpenglow Apothecary. Every Thursday and Saturday, this local business has a 20% off sale of everything you will find in store. Yes, we said everything! Not to mention they also sell 100% pure Kratom, as well as CBD products.

Inside Alpenglow Apothecary

So, if you happen to have this Tuesday evening free, or even a quick hour after your busy day, be sure to stop by the summer market at David Street Station, and then head down a block or two to the Alpenglow Apothecary to top off all of your health-related needs and wants! Share in the comments your favorite health products or activities you have had the opportunity to enjoy here in #mydowntowncasper this summer. We’ll see you there!