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
Listen in for stories and conversations that provide context on Wind River Country’s history, culture and places to visit.
Follow Wind River Country in Real Time
See Wind River Country as it happens, from historic sites to everyday moments across the region. Follow along and share your own experience by tagging @windrivercountry.
Winter will soon arrive in Wyoming – if you`ve been daydreaming about a snowy trip to The Cowboy State, consider this your sign to start planning.
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Nov 7
Happy November, from Wind River Country. Here`s what is happening in our region.
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Nov 3
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.
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Nov 2
Where the Wild West lives on.
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Oct 30
Beautiful views in every direction. That`s what you`ll find in Wyoming`s Wind River Country.
Photos: The New Fly Fisher
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Oct 27
Dirt bikes + badlands + snow-dusted mountains in the background = our perfect Wyoming day.
Photo: Melanie Limpus
Oct 26
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)
Balloon image: Preston Ackerman
Mountain man: Brad Christensen
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Oct 23
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.
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Oct 19
Fall colors in Wyoming? You better believe it.
Photos: Helen Wilson
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Oct 16
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.
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Oct 15
When you road trip through Wyoming, you may not expect to find a place like red canyon. With striking landscapes, it`s one of those places that invites you to slow down, breathe deeply and take in the view.
Photo: @montanatia
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Oct 14
Happy October! Be sure to keep an eye on these events this month.
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Oct 12