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A panoramic view of a winding river flowing through a rugged, colorful canyon with towering red rock formations and lush greenery along its banks in Wind River Country.

Continental Divide Trail (CDT) Awareness Week

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Date: August 24, 2025

Time: All day

Overview

Celebrate the iconic Continental Divide Trail (CDT) and its connection to Wind River Country.

Events throughout the week include community outreach, a special podcast episode highlighting the CDT (released Thursday, Aug. 28, at windriver.org/podcasts) and a community hike on the trail with veteran CDT hikers Nikki Mann and Jeff Wohl of Lander on Saturday, Aug. 30.

Thru-hikers can enjoy a special $10-off coupon at the Dance Hall/Gift Shop at South Pass City State Historic Site.

The community hike will meet at the Dance Hall at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30. Nikki and Jeff will lead visitors on a moderate two to three mile hike along the CDT. For more information, visit southpasscity.org.

This celebration is hosted by the Wind River Visitors Council and South Pass City State Historic Site in partnership with the City of Lander, the Central Wyoming Climbers’ Alliance and local supporters of the trail.

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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This is what we like to call the perfect summer day in Wind River Country.

Photo: Wind River Country/Paula McCormick

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This is what we like to call the perfect summer day in Wind River Country. Photo: Wind River Country/Paula McCormick #WindRiverCountry #Wyoming #ThatsWY #CowboyState

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Combine history and modern-day culture at the Eastern Shoshone Indian Days Powwow, June 19-21. Held in Fort Washakie, the event includes a parade, hand game tournament, drum contest, Indian rodeo and relay races and Grand Entries.

Find more information at the link in our bio.

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Combine history and modern-day culture at the Eastern Shoshone Indian Days Powwow, June 19-21. Held in Fort Washakie, the event includes a parade, hand game tournament, drum contest, Indian rodeo and relay races and Grand Entries. Find more information at the link in our bio. #WindRiverCountry #Wyoming #ThatsWY #CowboyState

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Plan a trip to Lander and Lander Brewfest to enjoy 80+ beers made all across the Mountain West on June 12-13. We hope to see you there – cheers!

Photo: Wyoming Office of Tourism

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Plan a trip to Lander and Lander Brewfest to enjoy 80+ beers made all across the Mountain West on June 12-13. We hope to see you there - cheers! Photo: Wyoming Office of Tourism #WindRiverCountry #Wyoming #ThatsWY #CowboyState

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Spring storms and lush landscapes.

Start planning your visit at the link in our bio.

Photo: Scott Copeland

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Spring storms and lush landscapes. Start planning your visit at the link in our bio. Photo: Scott Copeland #WindRiverCountry #Wyoming #ThatsWY #CowboyState

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One of the best ways to experience Wind River Country this summer is on the water. You can enjoy over 2,000 miles of rivers and streams and 262 lakes and reservoirs.

Photo: Jared Steinman

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May 29

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One of the best ways to experience Wind River Country this summer is on the water. You can enjoy over 2,000 miles of rivers and streams and 262 lakes and reservoirs. Photo: Jared Steinman

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Planning a summer road trip? Hit the road on a scenic driving tour around Wind River Country.

Learn all about the area`s driving tours in our bio.

Photos: Wind River Country, David Rule

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May 22

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Planning a summer road trip? Hit the road on a scenic driving tour around Wind River Country. Learn all about the area's driving tours in our bio. Photos: Wind River Country, David Rule #CowboyState #Wyoming #ThatsWY #WindRiverCountry