The sight of the jagged teeth of the Teton Range and Grand Teton National Park as you come over Togwotee Pass never fails to quicken the heart. The most scenic access to this spectacular national park runs through Wind River Country on Highway 287. This scenic byway parallels the Wind River Mountains, bisects the painted badlands of Dubois, and then rises over the Continental Divide through the turrets and spires of the Absaroka Mountains.
Grand Teton National Park is just one scenic drive of 60 minutes over Togwotee Pass from Dubois. Or extend your trip to circle the continental divide! Discover Wyoming’s Wind River Country and enjoy all this room to breathe before or after exploring Grand Teton National Park.
The Rockefellar Parkway
The Rockefeller Parkway connects Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. The late conservationist and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr. made significant contributions to several national parks including Grand Teton. Congress also named the highway from the south boundary of Grand Teton to West Thumb in Yellowstone in honor of Rockefeller.
Did You Know?
Did you know that a large fault lies at the base of the Teton Range? Every few thousand years earthquakes up to a magnitude of 7.5 on the Richter Scale signal movement on the Teton fault, lifting the mountains skyward and hinging the valley floor downward. Courtesy of nps.gov
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See Wind River Country as it happens, on the trail, in town and out on the land. Follow along for real moments from real people, and share your own journey by tagging @windrivercountry.
One of the best ways to honor our veterans is to learn about our country`s history. One of the best places to do that is at the National Museum of Military Vehicles. Located just outside Dubois, this museum has a world-class collection of military vehicles and artifacts, with galleries that honor veterans and their families.
One of the most iconic animals in the West, the male bighorn sheep have curled horns, are great climbers and live in and around Wind River Country. This time of year is the rut, and if you spot bighorn sheep in November, you`ll likely see them compete for the ewes (which is what the female sheep are called).
November is Native American Heritage Month. Wind River Country is home to two tribal nations – the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho. While we share about the tribal nations year-round, this month is a time to honor their cultures, traditions, histories and contributions. As we move into the new month ahead, we invite you to learn more about Indigenous voices and the living culture and landscapes that exist in every part of modern-day Wyoming.
Planning a summer trip to Wyoming and want to visit during one of our notable and iconic events? Here are a few to put on your radar:
-1838 Mountain Man Rendezvous in Riverton (June) -Dubois Friday Night Rodeos (summer) -Gold Rush Days in South Pass City (July 10-11) -Riverton Rendezvous Balloon Rally (July 17-19) -Lander Pioneer Days Rodeo (July 3-4) -Eastern Shoshone Indian Days Powwow (June) -Ethete Celebration and Powwow (July) -Northern Arapaho Powwow (August)
No matter how you found our account, we`re happy you`re here. This is Wyoming`s Wind River Country, a destination with wide-open landscapes, living cultures and the kind of space that lets you breathe deep.
Come find your West with us here in Wyoming. Learn more at the link in our bio.
While Wyoming may be known for Yellowstone National Park, the good folks at @lonelyplanet think there`s way more to The Cowboy State than just the park. And, we agree. Read their story all about how to go beyond Yellowstone to Wind River Country at the link in our bio.
