Winter Wonderland
Take Your Breath Away
Winter in Wyoming’s Wind River Country
Winter in Wind River Country shifts how you move through the landscape. Snow covers higher elevations and open terrain, creating conditions for snow-based travel and quieter access to public lands. Activities shift to snowmobiling, skiing, snowshoeing and guided trips, while towns provide places to warm up between outings. Conditions vary throughout the season, so planning ahead is important.
Skiing, Snowshoeing & Winter Trails
Trails remain accessible year-round in many lower and mid-elevation areas. In winter, they are used for snowshoeing, hiking and cross-country skiing. Routes like Popo Agie Falls Trail and the Sinks Canyon Nature Trail provide options close to town.
Beaver Creek Nordic Ski Area, located near Lander, offers groomed trails for classic and skate skiing, with terrain suited to intermediate and advanced skiers.
Winter in Wind River Country
Wind River Country:
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Some places are loud and practically beg you to visit. Here in Wyoming`s Wind River Country, we let our landscapes do the talking. If you listen close, they have a lot to say. Plan your trip at the link in our bio.
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Oct 6
Fall in Wyoming. You’ve got to see it for yourself. 🍂
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Oct 4
Wyoming`s best fishing days happen in the fall!
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Oct 2
Fall nights in Wyoming are made for stargazing!
📸 Photo by Bill Sincavage
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Oct 1
Welcome to Wyoming, where the West is still wide open, boots are well-worn and cowboys reside.
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Sep 30
🍂 Crisp fall days are made for exploring Wind River Country!
Grab the family and hit the Popo Agie Nature Trail, a scenic one-mile loop that’s easy, beautiful and perfect for all ages.
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Sep 25
🍂 Fall is here, and Riverton is celebrating!
Make plans to join the Fall Harvest Festival THIS SATURDAY, September 26, from noon to 6 p.m. Enjoy live music, local vendors, delicious food, a cakewalk, games and plenty of fall fun!
Photo: Bethany Baldes
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Sep 23
Welcome to Lander, one of those Wyoming towns that makes you want to stay awhile. While you`re here, grab a coffee downtown, browse the local shops, hit the trails or head into the Wind River Mountains for a little adventure.
Small-town charm, big views and plenty to explore!
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Sep 22
Wondering what kind of personality Wyoming has? This sums it up. 🤠
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Sep 19
Step into Wyoming’s past at Castle Gardens Petroglyph Site. Just 46 miles from Riverton, this unique site features ancient Native American petroglyphs carved into its soft sandstone walls.
Photo: Wind River Country/ Helen Wilson
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Sep 16
“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” -Albert Camus
Photo: Scott Copeland
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Sep 15
Fall was made for fly-fishing in Wind River Country.
Photo: Davis Clem
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Sep 11