Pine Bluffs Trail Days 70 Years old and still growing strong

70 years ago, members of the then Pine Bluffs Businessmen’s Association met to organize the first Pine Bluffs Trail Day. Since that time, it has grown from a one-day event featuring a parade, a barbecue and rodeo, to a five-day celebration filled with a little bit of something for everyone. That is until this year, when a pesky little virus infiltrated the world.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this year’s Trail Days has been condensed into three days, July 31-Aug. 2.

According to the Trail Days committee, they have been planning for a few years to have a big 70th celebration, but inste...