250 Ways To

Explore Wind
River Country


Countdown to America’s 250th begins here.

For 250 days, each day reveals something new in Wind River Country—places shaped by history, stories carried through generations and experiences grounded in the landscape itself.

Follow along as the days unfold, or use the countdown as a way to start planning your own trip. Each moment adds to the journey toward July 4, 2026.

Museum exhibit featuring taxidermied grizzly bears in a natural diorama with rocks and driftwood. The display shows an adult bear standing upright with two smaller bears, surrounded by educational panels and wildlife photography on the walls.

Photo Credit: Brad Christensen

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Experience the Heritage of Wind River Country

Discover Wind River Country with this interactive audio tour and digital discovery experience, created in celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary. Take the tour remotely by clicking the white arrow in the green circle below and selecting story sites on the map. To go on-site with Wind River Heritage Quest, download the free TravelStorys app. Audio, text and images will launch automatically as you approach each story site, and participants can earn commemorative prizes based on how many locations they visit.

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.

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