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August 2022
Wind River Valley Arts Guild Exhibition – Washakie: Through the Lense of Time
"Washakie: Through the Lens of Time" examines different images and impressions of Washakie throughout history and today. He was a leader of the Eastern Shoshones from the 1840s until his death in 1900 and today is seen by many as someone who embodied all the traits of great leadership. He is often noted for his friendship with the whites and for having the best interests of his people as his primary motivation. He exhibited bravery, skills as an orator and…
Find out more »The Wild Country and Homesteaders of WY
Join the Dubois Museum to learn about some of the “Hollywood” ties to Dubois and the truths of early homesteading in Wyoming. 7 p.m. 909 W Rams Horn St.
Find out more »The National Museum of Military Vehicles: “Dear Sirs” Screenings
The National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois, Wyoming, will host screenings of the award-winning and Wyoming-produced film “Dear Sirs” on Saturday, August 6. “Dear Sirs” tells the story of Wyoming filmmaker Mark Pedri, who retraces his grandfather Silvio’s journey through World War II as a Prisoner of War. It wasn’t until after Silvio’s death that Mark found an archive of old photos, letters, and documents detailing Silvio’s journey as a POW in World War II. The discovery inspired Mark…
Find out more »Shoshone Mission Trek
Join the Pioneer Museum on this WRVC Adventure Trek. Visit the historic mission founded by Father John Roberts, a Welsh missionary who came to the Lander Valley in 1883 to work among the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho. Learn the history of Roberts, Chief Washakie and the mission and look through the historic structures on the grounds. The Sacajewea cemetery will also be visited. Reservations required. Call (307) 332-3339 to reserve your spot.
Find out more »Wind River Photographers Retreat
The National Bighorn Sheep Center is holding its second Wind River Photographers Retreat for adventurous photographers who want to explore Wyoming and hone their photography skills and techniques. Join Bill Sincavage and Sandy Zelasko and venture through the wonderful Wind River Valley for both morning and afternoon photoshoots. For more information, go to bighorn.org/wind-river-retreat.
Find out more »Camp Bighorn at Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp
Join the National Bighorn Sheep Center for four days of educational and physical activities such as field journaling, wild edible and medicinal plant ethnobotany, water ecology, petroglyph exploration, kayaking and much more. Registration is now open for kids ages nine to 12. For more information, go to bighorn.org/programs/camp-bighorn.
Find out more »The Story in the Rocks
Dr. Matthew Brueseke, from Kansas State University, is back at the Dubois Museum to teach the differences between the volcanic activity that formed the Absaroka range versus volcanism associated with the Yellowstone hotspot. 7 p.m. 909 W Rams Horn St.
Find out more »A Geologic History of Fremont County
Join the Pioneer Museum to listen to Stan Grove from the Riverton Mineral and Gem Society talk on the fascinating geology of the area, and view rock and mineral samples.
Find out more »Spring Mountain Geology Trek
Join the Dubois Museum and Matthew Brueseke from Kansas State University to explore the geological record of the northern margin of the Wind River basin, via a trek up the backside of Spring Mountain. Examine igneous and sedimentary rocks, discuss and see evidence of ancient oceans, the making of mountains and more recent volcanic activity and glaciers. A high-clearance and/or 4-wheel-drive vehicle is recommended to get to the parking area where the trek will leave from. Difficult hiking. Bring bear…
Find out more »Gold Panning Day
Learn all about gold panning the way the early miners did it in the gold fields of the west. Pan for gold along Baldwin Creek on the museum grounds. Weigh your treasures and store your gold in your own bag that you design. Advanced registration required. $5 per person, limit 15 participants.
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