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Come to get away from the crowds: unplug, unwind and meet Wyoming in the way it’s meant to be met.
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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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Welcome to Shoshoni, a small town in Wyoming. Shoshoni is known as the gateway to Wind River Canyon, a scenic byway filled with tunnels and breathtaking views. Just outside of Shoshoni find Boysen Reservoir, where you can hook a fish or play on the water.
During its early days, Shoshoni was the home of 23 saloons, two banks, two large mercantiles, livery and feed stables, a lumber yard, drug store, two physicians, lots of lawyers and a newspaper. It also had more lodging and restaurants than any other town of the same size in the state of Wyoming. Back in the day, copper was the most abundant element in the area, but gold and silver were also found here. When it was booming in the early 1900s, there were over 2,000 residents. Today, about 500 people call it home.
Photo: Wyoming Office of Tourism
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Want to learn more? Take a peek at this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBq6rtd4etg
Photo: Wyoming Office of Tourism
Apr 14
Planning a trip to visit Yellowstone National Park`s geysers, other-worldly terrain and wildlife this spring? Go beyond the park and discover more Wyoming wonders in Wind River Country.
Start planning your trip at the link in our bio.
Photo: Scott Copeland
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Apr 12
Happy April! Take a peek at all the events going on for this month around Wind River Country.
Be sure to catch the Wind River Farmers Market happening TONIGHT from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Frank B. Wise Business Center in Fort Washakie.
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Apr 3
While our mountains and badlands are major draws, Wind River Country also has lots of water to play on. With 600 lakes and reservoirs and 2,000 miles of rivers, it`s easy to add water adventures to your trip. Learn more at the link in our bio.
Photo: David Rule
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Apr 2
Meet Riverton, Wyoming.
Known as the Rendezvous City, Riverton has a population of just over 10,000 people and is the largest community in the county. Riverton borders the Wind River Indian Reservation and is nestled between mountain ranges and waterways, while it also has a hopping downtown.
Here are a few events to catch in Riverton this summer:
-Riverton Day in the Park (July 13)
-Fremont County Fair (July 27-August 3)
-1838 Mountain Man Rendezvous (July 3-7)
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Mar 29
"Behind every great woman...is another great woman." - Kate Hodges
Before the month ends, we want to take a moment to honor all the bold, strong and amazing women of Wyoming in honor of International Women`s Month.
Photo: Melanie Hoefle
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Mar 27
The truth is that Yellowstone National Park is a bucket-list destination. But if you`re ready to venture beyond the park, come see what Wind River Country has to offer.
Here are a few must-stop spots in Wind River Country:
-Togwotee Pass
-Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary
-Castle Gardens Petroglyph Site
-National Bighorn Sheep Center
Read more on the best driving tour routes at the link in our bio.
Photo: Wyoming Office of Tourism
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Mar 24
Welcome to Wind River Country, a place where you`ll find clear skies, wide-open spaces and a small taste of the Milky Way that will stay with you forever.
Start planning your stargazing vacation at the link in our bio.
Photo: @jakeysforkphoto
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Mar 15
