Spring Activities
Spring in Wind River Country
Spring in Wind River Country marks a shift in the landscape. Snow begins to melt at lower elevations, rivers run higher and valleys start to green up. Wildlife becomes more active, and access to trails and open land expands as conditions change. This season offers a mix of early access and transition. Some areas are best suited for lower-elevation travel, while others open gradually. It’s a good time for hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing and guided trips that follow the pace of the season.
Spring Water & River Activities
Spring runoff increases river flows across the region, creating conditions for whitewater rafting and faster-moving water. Guided trips are common during this time, especially on sections suited for higher flows.
Lakes and calmer stretches also offer opportunities for paddling and early-season fishing. Conditions can change quickly in spring, so checking access points and water levels is important before heading out.
Spring Land Activities
As snow recedes, lower-elevation trails begin to open, offering early access for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Wildflowers start to appear in valleys, while higher elevations may still be snow-covered.
Spring is a good time to explore canyon areas, foothills and open terrain. Conditions vary by elevation, so planning routes accordingly helps make the most of the season.
Guided & Seasonal Experiences
Spring is a time when wildlife activity increases and guided trips begin to pick up across the region. Outfitters offer pack trips, fishing excursions and other guided experiences, depending on conditions.
Cultural events, including powwows and rodeos, begin to appear on the calendar. Sites like the Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary and South Pass City provide additional ways to learn about the region and spend time outdoors.
The Lands You’ve Heard About, Up Close
Spring conditions vary widely across public lands. Lower elevations begin to open first, with accessible trails, wildlife viewing and early-season travel. Snowmelt feeds waterfalls and streams, and longer daylight hours extend time outside. Higher elevations, including parts of the Wind River Range, may remain snow-covered into early summer. Scenic drives, historic trails and state parks offer good options during this transition season.
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Bighorn Sheep
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Boysen State Park
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Continental Divide Trail
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Welcome to Wyoming`s Wind River Country. This is a place that makes you feel small in the best way possible. Around here, the mountains reach for the sky and our small towns invite you to slow down and stay awhile. This is where the West is waiting for you.
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Nov 15
Coming soon: one of our favorite views. Snow dusting the Dubois Badlands.
Come see them for yourself.
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Nov 14
With gratitude, from Wyoming.
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.
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Nov 11
Meet our local bighorn sheep.
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).
Photos: Darien Thacker
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Nov 10
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.
Start at the link in our bio.
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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.
Learn more at the link in our bio.
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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