New Year’s Resolutions are a pretty common topic of conversation this time of year. It’s also common knowledge that most are broken in less than a week. So this year instead of getting disappointed when you don’t stick to your commitment, try something new:

Entice yourself to start again with rewards

So what if you didn’t last a full year without having any sugar? So what if you didn’t even last two weeks? You can still work on improving your diet over the long-term while you aim for a big reward like a vacation.

woman and dog at an overlook
Hike Red Canyon. Photo: Cinthia Hayford

When you get to Wind River Country, you can eat whatever you want, because calories don’t count way up here among the state’s tallest peaks and the Continental Divide. Earn your calories on beautiful hikes or ski trips in the Wind River and Absaroka Mountains. Or take it to the next level and go backpacking deep into the mountains (pack the sugar or don’t, we won’t judge).

Reward yourself for lasting as long as you did

Two men ride horses through the badlands near Dubois.
Ride the badlands ridges as reward for improving yourself in January. Photo: Gary Kunis

You got to the gym every day for how many days? Great work! Now you can get to Wind River Country and keep working on that fitness. Learn to rock climb or give cowboying a shot. Zip around the ever-growing mountain bike trail systems of Wind River Country. Then head downtown and relish a well-earned local beef burger and local brew for a double reward.

Get over it and focus on what you really want to get out of 2020

You only said you’d save more money because you wanted to take yourself on a fabulous vacation. But if you take have a fabulous vacation for less, then you’d really be saving, right? Wyoming’s Wind River Country takes a little effort to get to, but it’s worth it.

Your hotels, gas, and meals will cost a fraction of what they would in Jackson or Yellowstone, and you can still bop over Togwotee Pass to check those bucket-list items off your list. Most of what makes Wind River Country so appealing is the great outdoors, which charge no admission.

Moments like this cost nothing and mean everything. Decide you’re worth it in 2020. Photo: Bill Sincavage

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.

If you're looking for authentic Wyoming charm, make your way to Dubois. 🏔️ Surrounded by the Wind River and Absaroka Mountains, this small town is packed with history, outdoor adventure and incredible views. While you're here, stop by the National Bighorn Sheep Center and the National Museum of Military Vehicles and enjoy easy access to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Learn more in our bio. Photo: Brady McLean #WindRiverCountry #Wyoming #ThatsWY #Dubois #DuboisWY
We love fall colors...who else is ready? Photo: Scott Copeland #WindRiverCountry #Wyoming #ThatsWY
Sometimes all you need is a change of scenery. 🌄 Wind River Country is waiting. Photo: Davis Clem #WindRiverCountry #Wyoming #ThatsWY
"The landscape of the American West has to be seen to be believed and has to be believed to be seen." - N. Scott Momaday #WindRiverCountry #Wyoming #ThatsWY Photo: Wind River Country, Brady McLean
If you're ready to find room to breathe and space to roam, take a deep dive into the heart of Wind River Country. Start planning in our bio. #WindRiverCountry #Wyoming #ThatsWY Photo: Bill Sincavage
As we're approaching hunting season, there's no better photo opp than this. #WindRiverCountry #Wyoming #ThatsWY
While we've got lots of hidden gems in Wind River Country, Sinks Canyon is one of the coolest. It's located at the base of the Wind River Mountains, with landscapes that include foothills, forests, waterways and more. Plus, it's a short drive from Lander. Photo: Wind River Country #WindRiverCountry #Wyoming #ThatsWY
Saddle up and experience Wyoming the way it was meant to be experienced. 🐴 Guest ranches and outfitters throughout Wind River Country offer guided pack trips that take you deep into some of Wyoming's most breathtaking backcountry. Start planning your stay in our bio. Photo: Bill Sincavage #WindRiverCountry #Wyoming #ThatsWY
We love a good waterfall moment. Photo: Tori Jones #WindRiverCountry #Wyoming #ThatsWY