The southeast gateway to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, Wind River Country boasts open prairies and the tallest peaks in Wyoming.
There is something for everyone in Wind River Country. Sinks Canyon State Park provides excellent opportunities to see geological formations as well as world-class rock climbing. Historic South Pass City is now a State Historic Site where you can pan for gold near the abandoned Carissa mine.
Nineteenth century pioneers crossing the Oregon-Mormon Trail arrived in Wind River Country to face one of the most formidable undertakings of their journey: the crossing of the Rocky Mountains at South Pass.
Visit the Wind River Indian Reservation and attend a powwow. You will never forget this experience of bright majestic color, rich tradition and heritage.
The National Bighorn Sheep Center in Dubois pays tribute to one of the most stunning of all North America big game animals, the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep. Dubois is home to the largest bighorn sheep herd in North America.
For more information, contact the Wind River Visitor Council at 800-645-6233 or click here: www.wind-river.org.
