Star Wars in Wyoming

Han Solo's WYO Mission
Han Solo's WYO Mission
Han Solo's WYO Mission
In honor of Star Wars Day, here's an incredible story about the man who played Han Solo. When Harrison Ford was a part-time Wyoming resident, he would often volunteer with the local search and rescue team in the Jackson area. When word got out about Ford’s efforts, it presented a new problem...
Stormtroopers Want Wyoming To Join ‘The Dark Side’ On Star Wars Day
Stormtroopers Want Wyoming To Join ‘The Dark Side’ On Star Wars Day
Stormtroopers Want Wyoming To Join ‘The Dark Side’ On Star Wars Day
On the eve of International Star Wars Day, there is a disturbance in the force. A group identified as the Mountain Garrison 501st Legion of Stormtroopers is encouraging Wyoming residents to join the dark side. According to their website, the MG501 is “assigned to Earth, to protect and serve the Emperor and the members of the Galactic Empire...
Star Wars Day Tribute
Star Wars Day Tribute
Star Wars Day Tribute
As millions of fans gear up for International Star Wars Day this week, there are several places here in Wyoming that would make an excellent setting to film an upcoming film in the franchise. Here's our top five. May the 4th be with you...
Star Wars Day Preview
Star Wars Day Preview
Star Wars Day Preview
This week, millions of geeks around the world will observe Star Wars Day. To celebrate, here's a comparison featuring several of your favorite Star Wars characters and the Wyoming towns that remind us of them. May the 4th Be With You...
WYO's #1 Star Wars Geeks
WYO's #1 Star Wars Geeks
WYO's #1 Star Wars Geeks
This week, thousands of Star Wars geeks across the Cowboy State will flock to local theaters to see "The Force Awakens". Meanwhile, at the University of Wyoming in Laramie, some students will be relying on the force to pass Professor Ryan Croft's "Star Wars and Medieval Literature" class...