This story is sponsored by Carbon County.
Carbon and Emery Counties have historically been known for mining, the railroad and old wild west outlaw activity. In the late 1800s, the dirty dozen and Butch Cassidy s wild bunch made their homes in the plateaus of southeastern Utah. In fact, one of the boldest robberies in U.S. history was pulled off in the Carbon Corridor close to Helper in the small town of Castle Gate. Butch Cassidy was the mastermind behind the infamous Castle Gate Payroll Robbery.
Located in a remote area between the two counties sits an amazing outdoor shooting range. The North Springs Shooting Range and Recreation area was inspired by the area s old wild west history and serves as a mecca for many shooting enthusiasts both locally and nationally. Groups such as Utah s Well Armed Women, National Rifle League, Single Action Shooting Society, Long Range Shooters of Utah, law enforcement organizations and more visit the range to test and perfect their skills.