Get InspiredWyoming’s best adventure starts in Wind River Country.
Come to get away from the crowds: unplug, unwind and meet Wyoming in the way it’s meant to be met.
Come see what’s waiting for you in Wind River Country.
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Bighorn sheep rut on Whiskey Mountain. Photo: Bill Sincavage
Wind River Country has all kinds of mountain biking trails. Photo: Jared Steinman
Dusk in the Wind River Range. Photo: Journal of Lost Time
Eagle Spirit Singers and Dancers. Photo: Wyoming Office of Tourism
Ice Climbing in Dubois. Photo: Jared Steinman
Fishing at Lonesome Lake. Photo: Cinthia Hayford
Pioneer Days Rodeo. Photo: Matthew Spaulding
The Wind River Range from the valley. Photo: Wyoming Office of Tourism
Snowmobiling at Togwotee Pass. Photo: Jeff Shanor
Plan to visit Dubois, Hudson, Lander, Riverton, Shoshoni and the Wind River Indian Reservation.
Events in Wind River Country
From outdoor adventures, to Native American powwows, there’s always something happening in Wyoming’s Wind River Country.
To submit an event, email community@windriver.org.
Homeschool Hangout
Youth Chess Club
Holiday Open House at the Lander Library
NOTES FROM THE FIELD BLOG
Visit, or enjoy even a single hike in Wind River Country and you’ll understand why it’s such a great gift to live here. Hiking plays a part in about everything Shelli Johnson does. Read about her favorite hikes.
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We love going beyond the screen when it’s time to plan a trip. There’s such nostalgia in the simple act of spreading out a travel booklet across the kitchen table and letting your imagination run wild while you plan what’s to come. Start Planning
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Eighty-four years ago today, the attack on Pearl Harbor changed our nation. The National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois, Wyoming, makes it easy to learn about history, while honoring those who were lost and recognizing the courage that lives on today.
Photo: @bradytildeath
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Dec 7
While exploring the Wind River Indian Reservation, watch for tributes to Chief Washakie, a revered leader known for his dedication to his people. He upheld traditional practices, signed the Fort Bridger Treaties of 1863 and 1868 that established the reservation and worked tirelessly to protect his community’s rights and heritage.
Photo: Wind River Country/Brad Christensen
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Nov 29
Did you know Wind River Country is a winter wonderland for outdoor lovers? ❄️
Enjoy cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing — all with plenty of sunshine and small-town charm to keep you smiling all season long.
Learn more in our bio.
Photo: @codyconk
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Nov 26
Wind River Country is where wild landscapes meet welcoming towns. 🏔️✨
From the badlands to the mountains, each stop offers a new story to discover.
Don’t miss:
• Atlantic City/South Pass
• Jeffrey City
• Dubois
• Hudson
• Lander
• Riverton
• Shoshoni
• Wind River Indian Reservation
Plan your trip today at the link in our bio.
Photo: Wind River Country
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Nov 18
Meet the bison of Wind River Country! 🦬
Once on the brink of extinction, these majestic animals have been reintroduced through the Wind River Tribal Buffalo Initiative.
Experience a glimpse of history and heritage when you visit Wind River Country.
Learn more in our bio.
Photo: @codyconk & @bradytildeath
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Nov 16
Sacajawea, a proud member of the Shoshone Tribe, guided Lewis and Clark on their journey across America. While legends say she was laid to rest in the Wind River Mountains, today you can honor her legacy at the Sacajawea Cemetery in Fort Washakie, Wind River Country.
📸: Wind River Country
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Nov 9
For millennia, North American Indian tribes have called this region home. In Wind River Country, the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes reside on the Wind River Indian Reservation — Wyoming’s only reservation and the seventh largest in the nation, spanning 2.2 million acres.
Discover more about the Wind River Indian Reservation at the link in our bio.
📸:@bradytildeath & Wind River Country
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Nov 4
