lundi 29 juin 2015

Visit Wind River WY And Explore The West

By Jordan Schmidt


Wind River Country serves as the southeast gateway to Yellowstone National Park, home to Old Faithful, the nation's most famous geyser. Several small towns and a Native American Reservation offer a unique and diverse culture for visitors to explore. People of all ages find that Wind River WY offers a variety of interesting outdoor adventure options and some of the most breathtaking scenery in the country.

This area is home to the Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone Native American tribes, who live on Wind River Reservation. Neighboring towns served as mining camps and military posts in the days of the western Gold Rush. Visitors enjoy endless opportunities for outdoor adventures and a chance to explore many famous pioneer trails, including the Mormon, Oregon, and California Trails

The town of Lander began as Camp Augur in 1869. The military post was established them to provide protection for the immigrants traveling along the South Pass. Today's residents thrive in the mountain air with many taking advantage of the vast wilderness areas to lead an active lifestyle. Sinks Canyon State Park offers rock climbing enthusiasts, campers, picnickers, and hikers wide-open spaces with spectacular views.

Dubois shares an eastern border with the badlands and is surrounded on the remaining three sides by mountains. This area is home to many big game species, including mule deer, black bears, bighorn sheep, antelopes, and moose. Elk herds make their way to the Whiskey Mountain every year to spend the winter months.

Visitors to Dubois have many options for recreation, including camping, hunting, hiking, horsepacking, and fishing. During the winter, snowmobilers can take advantage of the groomed trails with access to the Continental Divide Snowmobile Trail, a 360-mile trek between Lander and Yellowstone. Other winter activities include cross country skiing, dog sled rides, and ice fishing.

Area dude ranches offer visitors a glimpse into the cowboy way of life. Guests saddle up and herd cattle under the watchful eye of veteran cowpokes. Afterward, ranch hands invite their guests to join in on an authentic cowboy feast and the opportunity to wind down next to a roaring campfire.

Explore the Native American culture at the seventh largest reservation in the nation. Wind River Indian Reservation hosts powwows and eagerly welcomes all visitors to experience these joyous celebrations. Guests are treated to the sights and sounds of this ancient tradition established to bring the community together to honor the past. Powwows take place during the summer in every reservation community.

Many area museums provide a way for visitors to learn more about the region's history and the famous people from this region. Vast collections of ancient and modern artifacts tell stories about the Gold Rush during the mid-19th century and times before Europeans settled the area. Visitors can discover the history behind the Lewis and Clark Expedition and their Shosone guide Sacajawea, who holds an important position in United States history. People of all ages will enjoy exploring everything this part of Wyoming has to offer.




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