Notes from the Field
Official Blog for Wind River Country
Stories, Tips and Local Perspectives
Step into Notes from the Field, the official blog for Wind River Country. Here you’ll find stories, travel tips and local perspectives that highlight what it’s like to spend time in the region. Each post offers ideas, seasonal insight and practical information to help you plan your trip and explore with more context.
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Browse posts by season, activity or interest and find stories that help you plan your time in Wind River Country.
Follow the Moments That Make Wind River Country
See Wind River Country as it happens, on the trail, in town and out on the land. Follow along for real moments from real people, and share your own journey by tagging @windrivercountry.
Meet our local bighorn sheep.
One of the most iconic animals in the West, the male bighorn sheep have curled horns, are great climbers and live in and around Wind River Country. This time of year is the rut, and if you spot bighorn sheep in November, you`ll likely see them compete for the ewes (which is what the female sheep are called).
Photos: Darien Thacker
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Nov 10
Winter will soon arrive in Wyoming – if you`ve been daydreaming about a snowy trip to The Cowboy State, consider this your sign to start planning.
Start at the link in our bio.
Photo: @adventuringeyes
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Nov 7
Happy November, from Wind River Country. Here`s what is happening in our region.
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Nov 3
November is Native American Heritage Month. Wind River Country is home to two tribal nations – the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho. While we share about the tribal nations year-round, this month is a time to honor their cultures, traditions, histories and contributions. As we move into the new month ahead, we invite you to learn more about Indigenous voices and the living culture and landscapes that exist in every part of modern-day Wyoming.
Learn more at the link in our bio.
Photos: @bradytildeath
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Nov 2
Where the Wild West lives on.
Photo: Bob Wick
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Oct 30
Beautiful views in every direction. That`s what you`ll find in Wyoming`s Wind River Country.
Photos: The New Fly Fisher
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Oct 27
Dirt bikes + badlands + snow-dusted mountains in the background = our perfect Wyoming day.
Photo: Melanie Limpus
Oct 26
Planning a summer trip to Wyoming and want to visit during one of our notable and iconic events? Here are a few to put on your radar:
-1838 Mountain Man Rendezvous in Riverton (June)
-Dubois Friday Night Rodeos (summer)
-Gold Rush Days in South Pass City (July 10-11)
-Riverton Rendezvous Balloon Rally (July 17-19)
-Lander Pioneer Days Rodeo (July 3-4)
-Eastern Shoshone Indian Days Powwow (June)
-Ethete Celebration and Powwow (July)
-Northern Arapaho Powwow (August)
Balloon image: Preston Ackerman
Mountain man: Brad Christensen
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Oct 23
No matter how you found our account, we`re happy you`re here. This is Wyoming`s Wind River Country, a destination with wide-open landscapes, living cultures and the kind of space that lets you breathe deep.
Come find your West with us here in Wyoming. Learn more at the link in our bio.
Photo: @bradytildeath
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Oct 19
Fall colors in Wyoming? You better believe it.
Photos: Helen Wilson
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Oct 16
While Wyoming may be known for Yellowstone National Park, the good folks at @lonelyplanet think there`s way more to The Cowboy State than just the park. And, we agree. Read their story all about how to go beyond Yellowstone to Wind River Country at the link in our bio.
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Oct 15
When you road trip through Wyoming, you may not expect to find a place like red canyon. With striking landscapes, it`s one of those places that invites you to slow down, breathe deeply and take in the view.
Photo: @montanatia
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Oct 14