"A quarter century after the church’s attempted purchase fell flat, a renewed plan that would trade LDS land has emerged — and it’s garnering broad support."

"Driving eastbound toward Martin’s Cove, Lloyd Larsen tried to hammer home the profound cultural significance of the place he was headed.

His destination, about an hour’s drive southwest of Casper, is holy ground for nearly 18 million members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

“If you’re a member of the church and you’re growing up in Moscow, you’ve heard of it,” Larsen said July 6 from the cab of his Ford F-150.

To the LDS member and longtime state representative for Lander, Martin’s Cove is more than a place. It’s also a good story."

Mike Koshmrl reports for WyoFile July 13, 2026. [2]