It features bluegrass music and has included bands such as Ricky Skaggs, Earl Scruggs and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Wildlife Wildlife on the mountain includes wild grouse, mule deer and elk, among other species native to Wyoming. Mountain lions have also been spotted on the mountain. On the west flank of the mountain in Jackson canyon, one of the largest migratory populations of bald eagles in the world take shelter during certain times of year. Geology Climate Broadcasting All of Casper's high powered television stations originate from towers on the mountain, as do a vast majority of the area's FM radio signals. A cross country ski area cuts right through an area known as Tower Hill (see pictures), where many of the towers are located. Local, State and Federal agencies - BLM, Sheriff, Fire, EMS and Casper PD - operate sites on Casper mountain providing both analog and digital support for traditional radio systems as well as the WyoLink statewide trunking system. There are other commercial sites on the mountain as well, providing such services as Wireless ISP and Cell phones. Local amateur radio operators also take advantage of the mountain. One of the more heavily used amateur repeaters is operated by the Casper Amateur Radio Club - W7VNJ. Fires Although the mountain has seen its fair share of fires, in August 2006 a large wildfire known as the Jackson Canyon Fire burned 11,496 acres (40 km) on the western end of Casper Mountain, In September 2012, the Sheep Herder Complex fire burned 15,887 acres, and consumed 37 residences and 23 outbuildings, according to InciWeb. The fire was 100 percent contained by September 16, 2012. The cause of the fire remains unknown. References External links Casper Mountain Adventure Group Hogadon Ski Area official website Casper Mountain Radio Tower Information Mountains of Wyoming Mountains of Natrona County, Wyoming Casper, Wyoming Braille trail sites