 This fall is a wonderful time to get out and enjoy Wyoming's natural resources. Today I'm standing in Kirk Gowdy State Park, just 24 miles west of Cheyenne. Kirk Gowdy State Park has a richly varied landscape where flora and fauna decorate the foothills of the Laramie Mountains. There are three reservoirs, Granite, Crystal and North Crow, all of which provide water to nearby towns. Boaters, canoes and anglers use both granite and crystal and the larger granite reservoir is also open to water skiers. The reservoirs are stocked and the fishing for coconut salmon, perch and trout is excellent. North Crow is an unimproved reservoir and shore fishing opportunities are available. The park was established in 1971 and later named in March 1972 for the famous ABC Sports Caster and Wyoming native, Kirk Gowdy. It is a popular wildlife watching spot with mule and whitetail deer commonly seen while elk, bears and mountain lions are more elusive. There is also a wide diversity of birds. Hikers and mountain bikers are commonly seen on the park's extensive trail system. If you're ever in Cheyenne, take a day to spend some time in the crisp autumn air at Kirk Gowdy State Park. From the University of Wyoming Extension, I'm Ashley Garles, Exploring the Nature of Wyoming.