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May 2024
Wild Horse Tours
Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary - Wild Horse Tours Embark on a 45-minute UTV adventure to see our sanctuary's wild horses. Date: Monday-Saturday Location: 8616 US HWY 287 Lander, WY 82520 Time: 9am-5pm Cost: $45 for adults, $20 for ages 6-17. and 5 & under are free
Find out more »Riverton Haunted History Tours
Riverton Haunted History Tours with Alma Law Hear some stories and learn about Riverton’s haunted history. Tours meet at 7:00 p.m. in the parking lot on East Main and n. 5th. Wear comfortable walking shoes. $15 per person. Sign up here! E-mail almalfre6@gmail.com for more information.
Find out more »Celebrating 100 Years of the Yellowstone Highway
The Wind River Visitors Council has partnered with the Riverton Museum, Hot Springs County Museum & Cultural Center and Hot Springs County Travel & Tourism Board to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Yellowstone Highway as part of National Travel and Tourism Week, which takes place from May 19 to 25. To celebrate the anniversary, the Riverton Museum will be hosting historian Jackie Dorothy for this Wind River Visitors Council Adventure Trek Series program on Sunday, May 19 from 9…
Find out more »July 2024
Lava Mountain Geology Trek
This trek is part of the Wind River Visitors Council Adventure Trek Series. Dr. Matt Brueseke of Kansas State University will lead a geology trek up Lava Mountain on July 6th at 9am. This will be an exciting opportunity to learn about volcanic activity up close. This is considered a difficult hike. Participants should pack bear spray, bug spray, a hat, trekking poles, water, and lunch. Advanced Registration is required. $20 Per Person. Limited slots available. https://www.rivertonchamber.org/events/details/lava-mountain-geology-trek-18202
Find out more »Dr. Dave Love Driving Geology Trek
“Dr. Dave Love Driving Geology Trek” Join Dave Love for this Wind River Visitors Council Adventure Trek Series on July 9 from 8:30 am to 2 p.m. This tour is for those interested in the geology of the western Wind River Mountains and adjacent Wind River Basin. The driving tour includes several stops with short walks to see magnificent views of the landscape and outcrops of rocks ranging in age from 2.65 billion years old to younger volcanic, glacial, and…
Find out more »Riverton Haunted History Tours
Riverton Haunted History Tours with Alma Law Hear some stories and learn about Riverton’s haunted history. Tours meet at 7:00 p.m. in the parking lot on East Main and n. 5th. Wear comfortable walking shoes. $15 per person. Sign up here! E-mail almalfre6@gmail.com for more information.
Find out more »Plant Walk with John Mionczynski
Join South Pass City State Historic Site staff for a guided walk along the Flood & Hindle Trail in South Pass City. Ethnobotanist, John Mionczynski, will lead this trek and teach about Native American food ways and subsistence gathering. Meet at the Dance Hall in South Pass City for this hiking trek on the Flood & Hindle trail, which is an easy trail that is 1.7 miles long. Bring water, good shoes, snacks, a trail stool if you have one…
Find out more »Bonneville Pass Adventure Trek
The Dubois Museum will host the “Bonneville Pass Nature Trek” on July 30 at 8:30 a.m. This program is part of the Wind River Visitors Council Adventure Trek Series. Join Museum staff and regional expert Lynn Stewart on a hike through Bonneville Pass. Experience the breathtaking flora and fauna at high elevation. Bring bear spray, bug spray, hiking boots, trekking poles, hat, water, and lunch. Moderate to Difficult due to elevation, (approx. 6 miles) $20.00 per person. Advanced Registration required,…
Find out more »August 2024
Tie Hack Adventure Trek
Join the Dubois Museum as they explore Union Pass to see where the tie hacks lived, flumes that brought the ties down and a headgate. This trek includes easy to moderate hiking. Bring bear spray, insect repellent, hiking boots, trekking poles, water and lunch. Advanced registration required. $20 per person. Call (307) 455-2284 to register.
Find out more »Restoration Projects Tour at South Pass City
Tour recent restoration projects with Gina Clingerman of the BLM and John Westenhoff of the AML. On this trek, Gina and John will show off recent restoration work done by the BLM and AML. This trek will highlight the Lemley Mill in Atlantic City as well as other sites in the Sweetwater Mining District. All treks meet at the South Pass City Dance Hall then travel to remote locations. Bring a full tank of gas, water, hiking boots and your…
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