History & Culture
Outlaw Legends, Ghost Towns & Tribal Traditions
Wind River Country brings together layered history and living cultures. From early travel routes and gold mining sites to museums and cultural centers, the region reflects many chapters of the past.
Today, the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho Tribes continue to shape the identity of the area. Visitors can learn through museums, historic sites and cultural experiences that connect past and present.
Historic Sites & Cultural Experiences
Explore a range of historical and cultural sites across Wind River Country. From petroglyphs and powwows to historic trails and gold mining towns, these places offer different ways to learn about the region. Browse the experiences below and choose what you’d like to explore.
Cultural Experiences
Cultural experiences in Wind River Country reflect both history and ongoing traditions. Visitors can walk historic trails, attend rodeos and learn from Indigenous-led programs and sites.
These experiences offer opportunities to engage with the region in a way that is respectful and rooted in place.
Museums & Exhibits in Wind River Country
Eastern Shoshone Tribal Cultural Center
Ft. Washakie, WY 82514
Gallery of the Wind & Museum
Fort Washakie, WY 82514
Northern Arapaho Experience Culture Room
Riverton, WY 82501
Lander Art Center
Lander, WY 82520
Riverton Museum
Riverton, WY 82501
Wind River Heritage Center
Riverton, WY 82501
Curious About Wind River Country? Start Here
Learn more about Wind River Country through stories that explore historic sites, cultural traditions and places across the region.
These articles offer additional context and ideas to help you plan where to go and what to see.
Wind River Country:
Yellowstone’s Unique Neighbor
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