Welcome to the premiere episode of “Wyoming’s Wind River Country: Yellowstone’s Unique Neighbor,” brought to you by the Wind River Visitors Council. Join your hosts, Charene The Adventure Queen and Helen Wilson, along with special guests Jackie Dorothy, a historian, and Kevin Scannell from the Riverton Museum. The Wind River Visitors Council 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.

Follow the Moments That Make Wind River Country


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 experience Wind River Country this summer is on the water. You can enjoy over 2,000 miles of rivers and streams and 262 lakes and reservoirs.

Photo: Jared Steinman
Planning a summer road trip? Hit the road on a scenic driving tour around Wind River Country. 

Learn all about the area's driving tours in our bio. 

Photos: Wind River Country, David Rule 

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Happy Mother’s Day from Wyoming's Wind River Country. 💐

Photo: Brad Christensen

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Community Cocktail Tasting tonight in Riverton!

Be sure to head to Bar 10 and taste Wyoming inspired cocktails at 6:30 p.m. TONIGHT! What a great pre Mother's Day activity! 

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Big news from Wind River Country—we’ve launched a brand-new website! 

The updated windriver.org makes it simple to explore outdoor adventures, cultural experiences, local events and more—all in one place.

Whether you’re planning a full itinerary or a quick getaway, everything you need is just a click away.

Start planning your adventure: windriver.org (link in bio)! 

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