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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.
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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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Life has surely changed since the mid 1800s when the travel of mail began along the Pony Express as riders raced between stopping points delivering mail across the country as quickly as possible. Today, you`ll find parts of that trail throughout Wind River Country along historic sites such as Devil`s Gate, Three Crossings, Rocky Ridge and South Pass.
In addition to the Pony Express, other historic trails you`ll find along this path include the Oregon, Mormon and California Trails.
Photo: Bob Wick
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Dec 8
"Look slightly south of the popular town of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to the Wind River region, which has all the wild animals, stunning landscapes, and western small-town charm of Jackson at a far more approachable price — and fewer crowds."
Thanks for including Wind River Country in your "These Off-the-Beaten-Path Adventures are Perfect for the Entire Family," Thrillist. You can read all about it - and find inspiration for your trip - at the link in our bio.
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Dec 4
Averaging 235 days of sunshine each year, Wind River Country is the place to come for all your winter adventures. From snowmobiling to cross-country skiing, there are so many activities to enjoy in the snow while also soaking in a great amount of vitamin D. Plan your visit to one of our charming towns, and you`ll surely be welcomed by smiling, friendly faces.
Learn more at the link in our bio.
Photo: Kirk Rasmussen
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Nov 26
Chief Washakie was one of the most successful Native leaders of the 1800s. He negotiated with the United States on behalf of the Shoshone people and was part of the Fort Bridger Treaties of 1863 and 1868, which set aside land for the Shoshone as a reservation along the Wind River in Wyoming. Washakie secured millions of acres of land for his people, who still inhabit this land today. He is not only honored in Wyoming but also at the United States Capitol building, as a statue of him stands there today.
Photo 1: Fremont County Pioneer Museum
Photo 2: Wind River Country
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Nov 25
For many tribal nations, bison played an integral role throughout history. And in 2016, they returned to the Wind River Indian Reservation. Since then, more bison have been joining the herd growing its strength.
Learn more about when the bison returned at the link in our bio.
Photo: Wind River Country
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Nov 18
Did you know that Wind River Country is home to a handful of communities, each with their own Western personality? Plan to visit them all, including Atlantic City/South Pass, Jeffrey City, Dubois, Hudson, Lander, Riverton and Shoshoni, as well as the Wind River Indian Reservation.
Start planning your trip at the link in our bio.
Photo: Fremont County
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Nov 16
Sacajawea is a member of the Shoshone Tribe that helped guide Lewis & Clark as they journeyed across America. Legends tell us that she was buried in the Wind River Mountains. Today, you can honor and pay tribute to her at the Sacajawea Cemetery in Fort Washakie in Wind River Country.
Photo: Wind River Country
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Nov 14
Looking for the perfect winter adventure? Go on a dogsled ride with views of Togwotee Pass and the surrounding mountains. Tours typically begin in November and go while the snow lasts!
Learn more at the link in our bio.
Photo: Fremont County
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Nov 13
"On this Veteran`s Day, let us remember the service of our veterans, and let us renew our national promise to fulfill our sacred obligations to our veterans and their families who have sacrificed so much so that we can live free." —Dan Lipinski
Happy Veteran`s Day from Wind River Country.
Photo: Preston Ackerman
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Nov 11
Here in Wind River County in Wyoming you`ll find two tribes that live within the boundaries of the Wind River Indian Reservation - the Eastern Shoshone and the Northern Arapaho. If you`re not familiar, the Wind River Indian Reservation is the only reservation in Wyoming, and it`s the seventh largest in the country and encompasses 2.2 million acres.
Learn more about the Wind River Indian Reservation at the link in our bio.
Photo: Michael Chingman
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Nov 9
