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tures WLM | adventure By Kati Hime Images courtesy 307 Adventures W ith a state as rich in natural wonder as Wyoming, it’s little wonder that one of the best ways to explore its beauty is off-roading. Casper-based 307 Adventures is the perfect partner to create an epic off-road adventure in Wyoming! 307 Adventures’ President Will Morgan and Vice- President Erin Helms have a long history in off-roading. Will is a Wyoming native; Erin grew up exploring the famed Rubicon Trail in Northern California. Both worked with Jeep Jamboree USA, the world’s largest off-road adventure company, and have spent the last two decades living in and around the off-road world and community. Erin and Will have traveled the US helping to develop trail systems while working to develop and manage off-road events in many states. Will worked for several years finding trail systems and creating off-road courses for Jeep pres s launches and lifestyle programs. He even served as a special guest of Jeep in Dunhaung, China, assisting in a program on the Silk Road. Launching 307 Adventures in Wyoming was an easy choice. Will and his family owned a business in Gillette for many years, specializing in customizing and personalizing vehicles as well as building Jeeps. This gave Will unique insight into a market for Wyoming. Due to the lack of good, off-road trail systems for Jeeps, the family was taking many of their outings out of state, into South Dakota, Colorado and Moab, Utah. These surrounding states had very well developed trail systems that cater to the full-size vehicle market, especially off-road trails. There was also the entertainment that tourists were searching for nearby, while delivering on off-road thrills. Realizing that Wyoming was rich in open space and scenic beauty, wildlife sightings and a rich, colorful history, Erin and Will set out to create a dynamic, Wyoming-based off-road adventure company. They knew that they wanted to focus on some of Wyoming’s lesser sung wonders, and help tourists explore the Cowboy State that may not be comfortable setting out alone. www.wyolifestyle.com 27