Capitol Christmas Tree 2010: Wind Slows Capitol Christmas Tree!

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Wind Slows Capitol Christmas Tree!

Thursday, November 18, 2010 - Winds blowing at 55 mph sidelined the Capitol Christmas Tree today. On the way to Gillette, the Team encountered high winds that forced us to stop at the Cheyenne River Rest Stop. Driver Mark Fortner explains why the Tree and team had to stop.

The Tree is anticipated to be stuck here until after dark. If you are in Bill, Pine Tree Junction, Reno Junction, Wright or Orpha - stop by to see the tree!

We are so disappointed that we are missing the wonderful people and special celebration that the city of Gillette and the Cenex Farmers Co-Op had planned! Delivery of the Capitol Christmas Tree to DC in one piece is top priority!

Below Team Tree tries to navigate the windy day.

Capitol Christmas Tree Coordinator Mary Cernicek hangs on at the Cheyenne River Rest Stop.

Law Enforcement Officer Dennis Cease puts his life on the line to protect the Capitol Christmas Tree amidst 55 mph winds.

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About the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The Bridger-Teton National Forest, at the request of Senator John Barrasso, is leading the State of Wyoming in the delivery of the Capitol Christmas Tree for 2010.

The Capitol Christmas Tree will grace the west front lawn of the U.S. Capitol in December 2010. This past summer, the Architect of the U.S. Capitol selected a 67-foot Engelmann spruce from the Bridger-Teton National Forest which has been cut, loaded, covered and prepped for travel to Washington, D.C.

Throughout November, the tree will be toured across the state of Wyoming before heading east to the U.S. Capitol. In late November, the tree will be delivered to the U.S. Capitol, where it will be lowered into a 5-foot deep hole, strung with lights, and decorated with thousands of handcrafted ornaments made by Wyoming people from across the State. On December 7, the Speaker of the House, along with student Daniel Sitter of Fairview, will light the tree and showcase Wyoming's historical, cultural and natural beauty.