Welcome to the premiere episode of "Wyoming's Wind River Country: Yellowstone's Unique Neighbor," brought to you by the Wind River Visitors Council. Join your hosts, Charene The Adventure Queen and Helen Wilson, along with special guests Jackie Dorothy, a historian, and Kevin Scannell from the Riverton Museum. The Wind River Visitors Council partnered with the Riverton Museum, Hot Springs County Museum & Cultural Center and Hot Springs County Travel & Tourism Board to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Yellowstone Highway as part of National Travel and Tourism Week.

To celebrate the anniversary, the Riverton Museum hosted historian Jackie Dorothy for this Wind River Visitors Council Adventure Trek Series program. The day included interesting commentary about the Shoshoni jail, three tunnels and the Wind River Canyon Scenic Byway (including how both the highway and the river got their names).

Upon arriving in Thermopolis, the group visited the Hot Springs County Museum & Cultural Center, where they heard captivating stories of geology, saw historical displays and even heard a ghost story or two. Following a dive into history and culture, the group immersed themselves in the mineral waters of the Hot Springs State Park Bath House and then ended the day downtown in the One Eyed Buffalo Brewing Company.

After a full day of activities, the group relaxed during the bus ride back to the Riverton Museum. Take a listen! Discover the stories and significance of what was once America's most expensive section of road.

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Welcome to "Wyoming's Wind River Country: Yellowstone's Unique Neighbor" Podcast!

We are thrilled to introduce you to the Wind River Visitors Council's brand-new podcast, "Wyoming's Wind River Country: Yellowstone's Unique Neighbor." Join your hosts, Charene the Adventure Queen and Helen Wilson, as we embark on an exciting journey through one of Wyoming’s most captivating regions.

In this short trailer episode you will hear from the hosts about the show as they are enjoying a walk along the Wyoming Heritage Trail in Riverton. This scenic trail, also known as Rails to Trails, spans 22 miles from Riverton to East US 26/20/East in Shoshoni. The trail provides the perfect backdrop for our introduction.

Our podcast will cover a variety of topics, celebrating the rich history, stunning landscapes and unique experiences of Wind River Country. Here’s a sneak peek at some of our ideas... not sure what we will get into!

• 100 Year Celebration of the Yellowstone Highway: Join us as we commemorate this historic milestone.
• Dark Skies Podcast: Featuring an astronomer and park official, we’ll explore the breathtaking night skies of Wind River Country.
• Cave Tours: Discover the hidden wonders beneath the surface.
• Balloon Rally: Experience the magic of colorful hot air balloons filling the sky.

Explore more about Wind River Country, its attractions and upcoming events by visiting Wind River Country.

We can’t wait to take you on this adventure with us. See you in Wind River Country!

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