The Wind River Visitors Council has been approved for funding through the Wyoming Office of Tourism’s Destination Development Program. These funds will support projects throughout Wind River Country that enhance the visitor experience while also benefiting our local communities.
Approved projects include wayfinding signage in Hudson and Shoshoni; bike repair stations and continued expansion of the Art Banner Project in Riverton; and new visitor information signage on the west side of Dubois, along with an informational kiosk in the downtown area.
Funding will also support new interpretive experiences, including a petroglyph exhibit that will allow visitors to learn about and “see” area petroglyphs without accessing the actual sites, helping protect these important cultural resources. An outdoor geology exhibit will use a clear interpretive panel that visitors can align with canyon walls to identify rock layers and better understand the area’s geologic timeline.
Additional destination development projects are currently in the works.
Community Tourism Education
The Wind River Visitors Council is continuing its community education efforts with presentations highlighting the importance of tourism to Fremont County’s economy, quality of life and local businesses. These presentations also provide an opportunity to share information about the Fremont County lodging tax and how visitor spending supports communities throughout Wind River Country.
Upcoming presentations include:
- Riverton Economic and Community Development Association (RECDA) — September 23
- Riverton Rotary — October 6
- Riverton Kiwanis — October 15
Wrangler Roundup
Wind River Country was pleased to participate in the Wyoming Office of Tourism’s Wrangler Roundup this summer, a statewide scavenger hunt that encouraged travelers to explore Wyoming and visit participating locations across the state.
A special thank you to the National Bighorn Sheep Center in Dubois for serving as Wind River Country’s Wrangler location and welcoming participants during the Roundup. The Center provides visitors with an opportunity to learn about Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, wildlife conservation and the important role these animals play in the region.
Podcast
In the latest episode of Wyoming’s Wind River Country: Yellowstone’s Unique Neighbor, Charene Herrera and Helen Wilson head to Dubois, where Liz Furman of the Black Bear Inn shows them around town. Using the Your Day, Your Adventure pocket guide, they experience some of the many ways to explore Dubois—from taking in the views at the Dubois Scenic Overlook and discovering local history at the Dubois Museum to visiting the Fish Hatchery, grabbing a drink at the Rustic Pine Tavern and stopping by the iconic Antler Arch.
The episode offers a firsthand look at Dubois while showcasing how the Your Day, Your Adventure pocket guide can help visitors make the most of their time in this unique corner of Wind River Country.
New episodes are released on the fourth Thursday of every month at WindRiver.org/trip-planning/podcasts-video-tours.
Events and Publications
Have events to feature on WindRiver.org? Submit them at WindRiver.org/events/submit/ or email community@windriver.org.
WRVC publications available for distribution include:
- Vacation Guide
- Seven Self-Guided Driving Tours
- Self-Guided Map of the Wind River Indian Reservation
- Mobile audio tour rack cards
- Your Day, Your Adventure pocket cards
Event calendars are available for use in partner newsletters and publications.
Board Meeting
The next Wind River Visitors Council Board Meeting will be held Thursday, September 24, from 10 a.m. to noon at Central Wyoming College, Room MH 200D, 2660 Peck Ave., Riverton. Meetings are open to the public.
About the Wind River Visitors Council
The Wind River Visitors Council (WRVC) is a Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) responsible for investing lodging tax revenues to promote Fremont County and the Wind River Indian Reservation—collectively branded as Wind River Country—as a premier tourism and visitor destination.
Through strategic marketing, partnerships and community collaboration, the WRVC works to enhance the region’s visibility, support local economies and inspire travelers to explore the diverse landscapes and cultures of Wind River Country.
Tourism Asset Development (TAD) Program
The Tourism Asset Development (TAD) program allocates 25% of local lodging tax revenues back to participating communities based on lodging tax contributions. Funds support locally driven marketing, events and tourism-related development efforts in Dubois, Hudson, Lander, Riverton and Shoshoni.