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February 2022
Joe Brandl’s “Snowshoeing and Outdoor Skills”
Joe Brandl’s “Snowshoeing and Outdoor Skills” will show how winter survival shelters can save a life. This event includes information on what to carry in a pack, how to signal for help when in need and how to construct simple snow shelters that can provide protection in the event a night is spent unexpectedly outdoors in the mountains. Meet at the Falls Creek Campground. Call (307) 455-3429 for more information.
Find out more »Lander Roll & Slide Poker Ride
Join us for a brand new Lander winter event! This event is for skiers and fat bikers looking to have a little fun this winter. Participants will collect cards throughout Sinks Canyon to build the best poker hand and meet up at the Lander Bar for prizes and live music. A fundraising event for the LNSA, LCC, and LanderPresents, with support by The Bike Mill and Gannett Peak Sports. Registration: $25 day-of only, 8AM-10AM @ the Lander Bake Shop. Then…
Find out more »April 2022
Live History Reenactment
Wind River Heritage Center and St. Margaret's School Presents: Live History Reenactment Live reenactment: 10 to 11 a.m. FREE LUNCH: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. FREE TOURS: 12 to 4 p.m.
Find out more »May 2022
The National Bighorn Sheep Center: Why the Badlands are Anything but Bad Part 2
Field Day – Meet at the King Fisher Trailhead at 8:30 AM for a hike! Bruce S. Thompson will lead a wildlife perspective on the geology, ecology, and natural history of the Dubois Badlands. Observe track and scat ID, interpret wildlife sign, and learn about animal adaptations. Sign-up in advance by emailing info@bighorn.org
Find out more »Wind River Visitors Council Adventure Trek Series: Petroglyph Preservation and Stewardship Workshop
Joe Daniele from the Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office will present this Wind River Visitors Council Adventure Trek Series program May 14th from 10-3pm. Dubois has some fantastic petroglyphs and for the most part they are undamaged! Join us to learn about the Wyoming Site Stewardship Program. We will learn how to protect and preserve prehistoric and historic cultural resources for the purposes of conservation, scientific study, interpretation, and public enjoyment is only the beginning of what you will learn on…
Find out more »WRVC Adventure Trek: Riverton Historic Walking Tour
Join the Riverton Museum and local historians to visit a variety of historic buildings and homes in Riverton on this Wind River Visitors Council Adventure Trek. Learn the stories of the people who lived and worked in Riverton’s glorious past. Admission is $5 per person and includes a booklet about the buildings on the tour. This trek requires a good amount of walking, so please dress accordingly. Call (307) 856-2665 for more information.
Find out more »WRVC Adventure Trek: Lander Historic Walking Tour
Join the Pioneer Museum in Lander for this Wind River Visitors Council Adventure Trek. Learn about the history of some of Lander's oldest buildings on this walk along Lander’s Main Street. Donations welcome. Meet at the Lander Chamber of Commerce.
Find out more »Backcountry Discovery Routes Film
The WRVC is a sponsor of the Wyoming Backcountry Discovery Routes, an organization that specializes in adventure motorcycle routes. Wyoming was added to the organization’s routes in February. As part of the new Wyoming route, a film tour has been planned. The WRVC, in partnership with Wyoming Outdoor Recreation and Wyoming Off-Road Racers Association, is hosting a screening on Saturday, May 21 at 5 p.m. at the Dennison Lodge in Dubois. (Doors open at 4:30 p.m.) Here’s a link to…
Find out more »June 2022
Fremont County Historical Society’s 2022 Trek
Stops on the trek include the Museum of the American West in Lander, the Fremont County Pioneer Museum in Lander, the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois, the South Pass City State Historic Site and more. Registration covers several meals, entrance fees and bus transportation.
Find out more »13th Annual Fremont Area Road Tour
A unique biking experience for the whole family that showcases Lander’s scenic cycling routes from 15-100 miles. Plus… a kid’s loop on the river trail with a celebratory finish at the Bike Mill and participation prizes for toddlers to teenagers. Come early and stay late for Lander Brewfest! Tour Day Schedule: 8:00 a.m. Check-in/Group Ride Begins at South 1st Street next to the Bike Mill Enjoy coffee and pastries provided by the Lander Bakeshop. 8:30 a.m. Start on Main Street…
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