Airport & Air Service
Fly Into Wind River Country
Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) is located in the heart of Wind River Country, about 30 miles from Lander and 75 miles from Dubois.
The airport offers daily jet service to Denver International Airport through United Express, operated by SkyWest Airlines, making it easy to connect to cities across the country.
From Riverton, you’re within driving distance of trails, public lands and communities throughout the region.
Car Rentals
Renting a vehicle is the easiest way to explore Wind River Country. Distances between cities, towns, trailheads and public lands make having your own transportation important for most trips.
Car Rentals in Lander & Riverton
Priceless Car & Truck Rental offers vehicle rentals with pickup and drop-off available in both Lander and Riverton. Options include cars, vans, SUVs and trucks to match different travel needs.
Car-Sharing with Turo
Turo offers a flexible car-sharing option, with vehicles available from local hosts. Pickup locations include Central Wyoming Regional Airport and other locations throughout the region.
Local Resources
Central Wyoming Regional Airport
www.centralwyomingairport.com
4800 Airport Road
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 836-1307
Follow Wind River Country in Real Time
See Wind River Country as it happens, from arrival to everyday moments across the region. Follow along and share your own experience by tagging @windrivercountry.
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.
Photo: @bradytildeath
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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
Little moments, from one of the best small towns in the country.
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Oct 11
Life gets busy. We believe in slowing down, soaking it in and enjoying life at the Wyoming pace.
Photo: Gary Kunis
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Oct 9
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.
Photos: @montanatia
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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