Summer Fun
Summer in Wind River Country
Summer is the most accessible season in Wind River Country. Snow has cleared from higher elevations, trails are open and long daylight hours allow for full days outside. Rivers, mountains and public lands are all in use, with opportunities for hiking, fishing, rafting, wildlife viewing and scenic drives. Towns and communities are also active, with events, rodeos and gatherings throughout the season.
Summer Water & River Activities
Rivers and lakes are fully accessible in summer, with a range of options from whitewater rafting to slower stretches for paddling and floating. Guided trips are common on sections of river suited for rafting, while reservoirs and alpine lakes support fishing and boating.
Warmer temperatures and longer days make it easier to spend extended time on the water, whether for a few hours or a full day.
Summer Land Activities
Summer provides full access to trails, peaks and open terrain. High-elevation routes in the Wind River Range are typically snow-free, while canyon and foothill trails remain accessible throughout the season. Hiking, biking, climbing, horseback riding and camping are all widely available, with conditions that support longer trips and multi-day routes.
Powwows. Parades. Real Western Life.
Summer is a peak season for guided trips and cultural events. Outfitters offer pack trips, fishing excursions and other guided experiences across the region. Rodeos, powwows and community events take place throughout the summer, alongside visits to places like the Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary and South Pass City.
Windows Down, Historic Sights Ahead
Public lands are fully accessible in summer, with open routes across mountain ranges, state parks and historic trails. Areas like the Wind River Range, Sinks Canyon State Park and Boysen State Park offer a range of options for day trips and longer outings.
Scenic drives, wildlife viewing and stargazing are common during this season, with extended daylight and clear conditions across much of the region.
Absaroka Mountains
Bighorn Sheep
Bird Watching
Boysen State Park
California Trail
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.
Plan your trip at the link in our bio.
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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.
Photo two: Brady Mclean
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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.
Photo: @adventuringeyes
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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.
Photo: Bob Wick
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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