Pine Bluffs Trail Days 70 Years old and still growing strong

7 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 instead were f...