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July 2023
Fremont Area Road Tour Group Ride
Join the weekly Fremont Area Road Tour Group Ride with local legend, Chuck Schuster, the first President of the Lander Cycling Club. He and his wife, Karla Wagner will show you a great ride in Lander with the locals who know it best. Meet at Gannett Peak Sports (371 Main Street) at 5:45 p.m. Group cycling ride starts at 6 p.m.
Find out more »Riverton Museum: “Rock Hounding in Fremont County”
“Rock Hounding in Fremont County” with Stan Grove. Wyoming has long been a geologist's delight, thanks to the diversity of its geological history and the abundant bedrock exposures that our dry climate and scarce vegetation make accessible. Not surprisingly, rock and mineral collecting in Wyoming is a rewarding experience for the same reasons. And Fremont County is at the heart of it all. Stan Grove, current president of the Riverton Mineral and Gem Society, takes us on a survey of…
Find out more »Riverton Museum “Sinks Canyon Geology Trek”
Sinks Canyon is a geological wonder known for its river that disappears into a limestone cavern, only to reappear in a trout-filled pool on the opposite side of the canyon a quarter mile downstream. Join the Riverton Museum to learn about the geological features and natural history of Sinks Canyon on this Wind River Visitors Council Adventure Trek Series program. Bring your own sack lunch and water, and wear comfortable hiking shoes, as this trek requires a good amount of…
Find out more »Dubois Museum: “Bonneville Pass Nature Trek”
Hike the Bonneville Pass with the Dubois Museum on this Bailey Tire/Pit Stop Children’s Exploration Series program. Take in the views of the pinnacles and enjoy beautiful wildflowers along the trail. This hike is intended for kids age seven and older. Kids must be accompanied by an adult who can hike alongside them and provide transportation to and from the hiking destination. When you register, the museum will let you know what to bring and what to expect in more…
Find out more »South Pass City: “In the Steps of William Henry Jackson”
Head to South Pass City and follow in the footsteps of renowned Photographer William Henry Jackson as we revisit locations he photographed in 1870. Jackson worked for the United States Geological Service and was the photographer that accompanied the Hayden Expeditions into Yellowstone. In 1870 Jackson took a series of photographs of South Pass City and Atlantic City. The trek will explore early photography and local history. Meet at the South Pass City Dance Hall at 11 a.m., then travel…
Find out more »Fremont Area Road Tour Group Ride
Join the weekly Fremont Area Road Tour Group Ride with local legend, Chuck Schuster, the first President of the Lander Cycling Club. He and his wife, Karla Wagner will show you a great ride in Lander with the locals who know it best. Meet at Gannett Peak Sports (371 Main Street) at 5:45 p.m. Group cycling ride starts at 6 p.m.
Find out more »“Early Mining at South Pass City: Arrastra & Stamp Mill Demonstrations”
Gold was discovered in 1867 on a windswept ridge above a minor tributary of the Sweetwater River. In less than a year, the rush was on and the creek had a name, Willow Creek, and a town called South Pass City that boasted 1,000 people. Even though the place was very remote, miners were enterprising, bringing in huge pieces of equipment to process gold ore. This trek follows Willow Creek along South Pass City’s Flood & Hindle Trail and looks…
Find out more »Fremont Area Road Tour Group Ride
Join the weekly Fremont Area Road Tour Group Ride with local legend, Chuck Schuster, the first President of the Lander Cycling Club. He and his wife, Karla Wagner will show you a great ride in Lander with the locals who know it best. Meet at Gannett Peak Sports (371 Main Street) at 5:45 p.m. Group cycling ride starts at 6 p.m.
Find out more »August 2023
Fremont Area Road Tour Group Ride
Join the weekly Fremont Area Road Tour Group Ride with local legend, Chuck Schuster, the first President of the Lander Cycling Club. He and his wife, Karla Wagner will show you a great ride in Lander with the locals who know it best. Meet at Gannett Peak Sports (371 Main Street) at 5:45 p.m. Group cycling ride starts at 6 p.m.
Find out more »Boysen State Park Historical Adventure Tre
Join the Riverton Museum for a historical Wind River Visitors Council Adventure Trek in Boysen State Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Boysen State Park is a beautiful and unique lake-orientated park at the south end of the Owl Creek Mountains at the mouth of Wind River Canyon. Enjoy a guided hike around the scenic reservoir and learn about the history of the Boysen Dam. This trek requires a good amount of walking, so please dress accordingly. Bring your…
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