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Top: Regional: North_America: United_States: Wyoming: Counties: Carbon
Carbon County, Wyoming has a rich history representative of the WEST. Main industries are ranching, timber/logging, mining. There are rich, hard coal deposits and many other minerals. Coal is the heritage of Hanna and Medicine Bow, Oil has boosted Baggs, Shirley Basin, Sinclair and other towns. Encampment was founded because of a major copper mine. The Wyoming State Penitentiary is located in Rawlins; an older prison has been turned into a tourist attraction.Every community in Carbon County has an extensive museum which worth visiting.
Carbon County is heavily influenced by the presence of the Medicine Bow National Forest. There are countless recreation opportunities for every season.
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Sites listed in the Arts and Entertainment category relate to the artistic, cultural, and entertainment activities, events, institutions, and organizations. Topics include architecture, art, dance, music, photography, theater, performing arts venues, museums, galleries, libraries, movies, and cultural events.
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Sites listed in the Business and Economy category contain information about the business and economy of the county and include commercial sites which offer, sell or promote products and/or services to consumers along with the business organizations that support them, information on the economic status and trends for the town, and associations which provide economic growth and development opportunities.
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Sites listed in the Education category include educational institutions, programs, and resources specific to the County. Topics include colleges and universities, home schooling, K-12, primary schools, resources for educators, school districts, secondary schools, specialized instruction and vocational and technical schools and Alumni and reunion groups. Please note that websites about dance and music education are not listed here, but are listed instead in the Arts and Entertainment category and websites about martial arts education are listed in the Recreation and Sports category.
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Includes regional government, law and military information (e.g. Branches of Government, Law, Military, Taxes).
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Includes all hobbies, sports and participatory recreational activities specific to the county; including recreation organizations.
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Includes sites that reflect the make up of the county’s community: its people, its history, and resources and institutions that serve the people of the county
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Includes area attractions and resources for those traveling in the county, including tourist guides.
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Includes all weather-related sites for the county; including allergy and smog alerts, disaster warnings, and ultraviolet forecasts.
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