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June 2023
Sinks Canyon State Park National Trails Day Hike
Join a park ranger for a leisurely hike on the Popo Agie nature trail to celebrate National Trails Day. Meet at the nature trail parking lot at 10 a.m. for this free program. All ages welcome, and pets must be on leashes at all times.
Find out more »The South Pass Trek
Explore the greater South Pass National Historic Landmark with retired BLM Archeologist Craig Bromley on The South Pass Trek. The tour starts at South Pass City and explores multiple prehistoric and historic sites. Meet at the South Pass City Dance Hall at 11 a.m. then travel to remote locations. Bring a full tank of gas, water, hiking boots and your curiosity. Reservations are required (24 person limit.) Visit southpasscity.org to make your reservation.
Find out more »Fremont County Pioneer Museum’s “Historic Miners Delight Gold Mine Town Trek”
Historic Miners Delight Gold Mine Town Trek: Explore Wyoming’s most significant gold mining area on this Wind River Visitors Council Adventure Trek program with Craig Bromley and the Pioneer Museum. Tour the historic ghost town and gold mining community of Miners Delight in the historic South Pass City/Atlantic City area. Learn about the history of Miners Delight and find out about stabilization efforts to preserve it. Reservations are required, and transportation is provided. $12 per person. Meet at the Pioneer…
Find out more »Riverton Museum’s “Castle Gardens Adventure Trek”
Castle Gardens Adventure Trek: Visit Castle Gardens, where there is an abundance of rock art. See the famous Castle Gardens Shield Style figures, circular engravings, all roughly the same size with different interior designs of geometric shapes and animal forms, and learn about the Bureau of Land Management’s efforts to preserve them. The Riverton Museum hosts Craig Bromley for this Wind River Visitors Council Adventure Trek Series program from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This trek requires a good amount…
Find out more »Dubois Museum’s “Geology Road Trip to the Union Pass Area”
Head to Union Pass for a Geology Road Trip with the Dubois Museum during this Wind River Visitors Council Adventure Trek Series program. Join Dr. Dave Love of New Mexico Tech for a fun road trip to look at rocks and their geologic histories in the area of drainage divides near the top of the continent. Stream headwaters drain in three directions—Wind River to the Gulf of Mexico, Green River to the Gulf of California and Gros Ventre River to…
Find out more »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 »South Pass City Gold Rush Days
Head to South Pass City for a weekend of enjoyment. Pan for gold, see historic exhibits and gold mining demonstrations, Pony Express reenactments, a vintage baseball tournament, live saloon music and the anvil blasting at the Price Street Bridge every hour on the hour. Gold Rush Days also includes tours of the Carissa Mine & Mill and the opportunity to explore five-miles of interpretive trails. Admission is $5, kids two and under free. 125 Main Street, South Pass City. Check…
Find out more »South Pass City Gold Rush Days
Head to South Pass City for a weekend of enjoyment. Pan for gold, see historic exhibits and gold mining demonstrations, Pony Express reenactments, a vintage baseball tournament, live saloon music and the anvil blasting at the Price Street Bridge every hour on the hour. Gold Rush Days also includes tours of the Carissa Mine & Mill and the opportunity to explore five-miles of interpretive trails. Admission is $5, kids two and under free. 125 Main Street, South Pass City. Check…
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…
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