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TABLE OF CONTENTS Fremont Wyoming Community Information.................... 4 How to Set and Conquer Your 2015-2016 Money Goals........ 6-7
Top 10 Things to Do in Dubois....... 16 Calendar of Events....................18-19 Dubois, Wyoming Community Information ............22-23
Lander Wyoming Community Information ................8-9
Water Safety............................... 24-25
Riverton Area Attractions..........10-11
Directory Listing............................. 26
The Secret to Getting Kids to Eat Veggiees....................... 14
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remont County was created in 1884. It included Park, Big Horn, and Hot Springs counties until 1890 when they split. It was named for General John Charles Fremont, who was a surveyor and explorer searching for a route to the Pacific ocean in 1842.
The Wind River Indian Reservation, Wyoming’s only Indian Reservation, covers much of Fremont County. The reservation is shared by the Shoshone and Arapaho Indians. Fremont County produces more than half of the uranium in Wyoming, which is second in the United States in uranium production. Jade also found in Fremont County which is the Wyoming State gem stone. The Absaroka Mountains, named for the Crow or Absaroka Indians, are also located in Fremont county. South Pass, a break in the continental divide, is also located in Fremont county. Indians had been using the pass for centuries before Robert Stuart and his group were the first whites to cross the pass October 12, 1812. The first horse drawn wagons to cross the pass were lead by Captain Benjamin Bonneville in 1832. Gold was discovered here in 1842. The big boom came in 1867 when the Carissa mine (Named for Carissa Whitney who is thought to be the first white child born in Wyoming), Miner Delight, and Burr mines were discovered, producing millions of dollars in gold. Over 5,000 people came to the area during this time to search for gold. With its western towns and historic sights, Fremont County, Wyoming has much to offer a traveler to these parts. From Lander, the county seat,
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west to the mountains of the Wind River Range and east to the Granite Mountains, there are forests and rivers, hills and valleys to explore to your heart’s content. Fremont County is a fascinating place to visit, the home of a number of tribes of Native Americans - the Shoshone and the Arapaho. Dubois is among the most popular destinations within the county. Located along the Wind River and surrounded by the high peaks of the Absaroka and Wind River Mountains, Dubois hosts the start of the Centennial Scenic Byway, and is only a little over 50 miles from Yellowstone National Park. There are a number of notable historic sights that visitors don’t often pass up. The Wind River Historical Center is one, filled with displays of the Old West. On the north bank of the Sweetwater River, vacationers will find the Burnt Ranch Historical Monument. Indians attacked the site of the Burnt Ranch Pony Express Station and burned it in the struggle. At the meeting of the Cannonball and Missouri Rivers, you’ll find Cannonball Ranch where people gathered socially since 1865. Source: www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wyfremon/index.htm
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2010 Population: 40,123 Land Area: 9,182 sq. mi. Persons per sq. mi.: 4 County Seat: Lander Average household size: 2.52 Average family size: 3.09
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How to Set (and Conquer) Your 2015-16 Money Goals These expert tips will help you achieve your financial resolutions within the next 12 months. It’s time to set your big financial goals for the year and make a plan for achieving them. Despite the fact that an Allianz Life survey of more than 1,000 people in November found that getting in shape is a bigger priority than improving finances for most people, 4 in 10 said they aimed to manage their money better in 2015. About a quarter of respondents said they were more likely to get help from a financial professional in the coming year. Paying off credit card debt, building up emergency savings and increasing retirement savings were also among the common goals cited. The relative health of the economy compared to a year ago seems to have alleviated some of the pressure Americans feel to set financial goals. A recent survey of more than 2,000 adults by Fidelity found a decline in interest in setting money-related financial resolutions for the new year. Just 31 percent of respondents said they were making a financial resolution, compared to 43 percent in 2014. The most popular financial goals included saving more (55 percent), paying off debt (20 percent) and spending less (17 percent). The Fidelity survey also found a correlation between expressing a financial goal and improving one’s financial life: About half of those who made a money resolution last year said they are now “better off financially,” compared to just 38 percent of those who didn’t set one. According to Carrie Schwab Pomerantz, president of the Charles Schwab Foundation, one of the biggest barriers to meeting financial goals is that people just don’t know how to get started . In Charles Schwab’s Fall Financial Pulse survey of 1,466 adults ages 25 to 65, more than half said they “don’t feel they are on top of their finances,” and 27 percent said they “don’t know where to start and need more education or information.” In addition, 15 percent said they didn’t want to deal with their finances because it’s “too overwhelming.” If you fall into that category, then you might also want to consider the research of Christine Whelan , a faculty associate in the Department of Consumer Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and 6
self-improvement expert. She developed two self-improvement programs for AARP’s Life Reimagined website that help people prioritize their goals and define the next steps for achieving them. Her research has also found the importance of not just setting a resolution, but making sure the goals you set resonate with your values and priorities, and not outside influences. Meeting those goals also requires high levels of self control, which gets stronger with practice , she says. Here are some suggestions from academic research on how to go about achieving your 2015 money goals:
Start Conquering Now 1. Be Flexible Julia Belyavsky Bayuk , an assistant professor in the Department of Business Administration at the University of Delaware, asked college students to save money and told half of them to form a specific plan for how they were going to save money. Then, the college students were offered candy for 75 cents each. The students with a specific savings plan in place were more likely to splurge on the candy purchases compared with those without a plan. (Interestingly, students with savings plans who were put into an “abstract” state of mind first, by being asked questions about why they save money instead of how, were more likely to resist the purchase.) “The takeaway is that planning can limit you. It’s important to remind yourself, ‘What is my goal?’” Bayuk says, who coauthored the study published in the Journal of Consumer Research in 2010. In other words, forming a plan is not necessarily helpful, because in real life, plans often don’t work out. It rains. A child needs to stay home from school. You are offered a piece of chocolate cake. For Bayuk, these findings also provide personal comfort: “I always wanted to be a planner. I always buy the calendars, and try to use Outlook, but it never works. I never stick to it. Now I’ve accepted this fact. I don’t form plans,” she says.
2. Visualize your goal “It’s very important to visualize your goal. You need to know what you’re working toward,” Bayuk says. In fact, clearly keeping the goal in mind by posting it where you see it every day could also keep your motivation at the forefront of your mind and help you think more abstractly about reaching the goal, which Bayuk’s research has shown to be helpful.
3. Get motivated by a purpose bigger than yourself “If thinking of the world and others around you makes you think more broadly and leads you to be more open minded, then that could help,” Bayuk says. Focusing on how your children would benefit from a college degree without a huge amount of student loan debt, for example, could make it easier to skip a pricey restaurant meal and put that money into their 529 account instead..
4. Be specific when describing your goal The acronym SMART , which stands for specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time limited, has been used for more than 20 years to help people set and meet goals. In general, Bayuk says ap-
plying the acronym can be useful, but warns people against being too specific about their plans, since her research suggests remaining open minded can be a better approach. “You want to be as specific as possible if you’re sure you’ll have the opportunity to execute that specific plan,” she says. But in reality, specific plans often get sabotaged. “You might say, ‘If I wake up at 8 a.m., I’ll go to the gym.” But what if you don’t get up at 8 a.m.? If the situation doesn’t happen, that’s when having a plan is hurtful,” she explains. At the same time, having a specific plan might prevent you from taking advantage of unexpected opportunities that pop up, such as getting home from work early and using that time to go to the gym.
5. Dream Big Research suggests that you should dream big, but not too big, Bayuk says. When people set goals that are too small, they achieve them easily and are finished. At the same time, when people set goals that are overly ambitious, they tend to give up before reaching them. Setting goals somewhere in the middle, where they are difficult to achieve but not impossible, is the best approach. S ource: http://money.usnews.com/money/personalfinance/articles/2014/12/30/howtosetandconqueryour2015moneygoals
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Lander A diverse population of trophy game, birds, and protected species make every outing an awe-inspiring visit, without the crowds that dominate so many other areas. Lander is the place every outdoor enthusiast wants to live and work and it is all right out our back door. ABOUT Lander, Wyoming is located on the east side of the Wind River Mountain Range in west central Wyoming and is part of the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem. Lander is located within the Washakie Ranger District and adjacent to the 101,870-acre Popo Agie Wilderness. This area of “Wind River Country” has 21 peaks over 12,000 feet in elevation and over 300 alpine and sub-alpine lakes and ponds.
tion, Wyoming Shakespeare Company and the Fremont County Orchestra provide Lander residents and visitors to Wind River Country a fantastic assortment of music and theatre.
Lander has been rated the “Number 1 Trout Fishing Town in the Northern Rockies” by Fly Rod & Reel Magazine for good reason. There are a total of 270 miles of trails from six developed trail heads. 193 miles of non-motorized trail are accessible for x-country skiing, hiking, pack animals and biking; while the remaining acreage is available for ATV access in the summer and snowmobile access in the winter. In addition, premier climbing and mountaineering areas such as Wild Iris, Sinks Canyon and the Cirque of Towers complete an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise.
View the spectacular geology of Red Canyon, a National Natural Landmark.
ART The entire community of Lander is proud to embrace an exceptionally diverse and dynamic arts culture. The Heart of the West Invitational Art Show and Sale features fine Western Art from premier artists, Cowboy Gear from the best makers in the region and Traditional Native Arts from our neighbors on the Wind River Indian Reservation. In addition, the Lander Art Center features a mixture of contemporary and traditional exhibitions on a monthly basis. The Lander Art Center also offers art instruction on a great variety of subjects for children and adults. Tourists and residents can find fine art, sculpture and traditional Native arts at one of a number of galleries or take a tour of the world famous Eagle Bronze Foundry. Art really is one of the signatures of our civilization. Organizations like the Lander Community Concert Associa8
ACTIVITIES Hike or backpack the many trails in the Wind River Mountains.
Rock climb in Wild Iris and Sinks Canyon climbing areas. Mountain bike on endless trails on public land. Fish at one of our many lakes and mountain streams. Horseback ride by the week,day or hour. View wild horses in the Red Desert or on Green Mountain. Discover the historic treasures in the Pioneer Museum or Museum of the American West and get a taste of what life was like more than 100 years ago. Explore Lander’s Historic Downtown District on foot. Lander’s Walking Tour Guide provides the history of many buildings as well as anecdotes about some of Lander’s more colorful characters. Browse our art galleries, shop our specialty shops and dine in our restaurants and cafes. Visit the Lander Children’s Museum for a hands-on learning experience. Embark on a grand snowmobile tour—the 360-mile Continental Divide Snowmobile Trail begins in Lander and runs all the way to Yellowstone National Park.
Enjoy one of the best winter rock climbing areas in the Rocky Mountains. Sinks Canyon—a veritable winter “hot spot” has south-facing walls that gather thermal heat, keeping climbers warm all day to explore new challenges. ANNUAL EVENTS Annual Lander Brew Festival is held the second Saturday of June. Microbrewers from Wyoming and surrounding Rocky Mountain States gather to show off their beers and compete for prizes for the best brew. Pioneer Days Parade and Rodeo is held each July 4. The celebration is over 100 years old and is the oldest paid rodeo in the world. The International Climbers Festival is held each July, bringing climbers and outdoor enthusiasts from around the world to Lander to try their skill at mountain climbing and to enjoy world-famous speakers, slide shows and other entertainment. The annual Heart of the West Invitational Art Show & Sale brings premier artists and Cowboy Gear makers to Lander every October. The Wyoming State Winter Fair is held in Lander and is Wyoming’s only winter fair. Events include horse, cattle, sheep and livestock shows; a business fair; and various entertainers. The International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race comes through Lander the first part of February. Local artists gather in the Lander City Park each July and participate in Riverfest, where they can sell their wares ranging from handmade jewelry, pottery, photography, and much more.
ATTRACTIONS Sinks Canyon State Park Named one of the top 50 state parks in the country, lies just 6 miles from the heart of Lander and is an area rich in beauty and wildlife, including bighorn sheep, moose, mule deer and raptors. It is adjacent to the Shoshone National Forest and provides excellent access to the Wind River Mountains, a range that contains the largest continuous wilderness area in the lower 48 states. See the unusual geological phenomenon at Sinks Canyon State Park—the Popo Agie River disappears into a cavern (the “Sinks”) and then reappears in a trout-filled pool 1/4 mile downstream (the “Rise”). The visitor center has interpretive materials, an overlook to the Sinks, and nature trails. Hike a 1.5 mile trail to the inspiring 150’ Popo Agie Falls. Hike cross-country ski on a 5K network PopoorAgie Falls. of trails. Rock climb at this internationally renowned area. Wind River Indian Reservation The 2.2-million-acre Wind River Indian Reservation was established in 1868 and is now home to over 8,000 members of the Shoshone and Arapaho tribes.
Tour the Reservation’s cultural centers, museums, and missions. Visit the graves of Indian guide Sacajawea (best known for assisting Lewis and Clark on their 1804 expedition), Chief Washakie (one of the great leaders of the Shoshone), and Black Coal (Chief of the Arapaho Tribe).
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Riverton is a town where a stranger is soon a friend. Located in the scenic Wind River Valley nestled between the Wind River Mountains to the west and the Owl Creek Range to the northeast Riverton has a population of about 10,000 and it sits at an elevation of 4,956 feet. or 1502 meters. The esthetics of the area not only make Riverton a great place to live and raise a family but also make it a fun and exciting place to visit. Anyone who is considering a trip out west should definitely consider making Riverton a part of their itinerary. Just a few hours from Old Faithful in Yellowstone Park, Riverton is a logical stopping point along the way. There are winter sports such as cross country skiing, snowmobiling and the annual Wild West Winter Carnival which is held usually in February at Boysen Lake near Riverton. There is also some of the finest snowmobiling around. A little over an hours drive from Riverton and you are high up on the continental divide where you will find more miles of groomed trails than any where else in the U. S. In June the Native American Pow-Wow season begins at nearby Arapahoe. July 3rd, 2013 the 1838 Rendezvous Association kicks off the week-long authentic re-creation of the Wind River Mountain Man Rendezvous, held at the actual location near the confluence of the Big and Little Wind Rivers, where mountain men the likes of Jim Bridger, Kit Carson and others met for the last time in 1838. Summer is full of fun events like events like the Peck Summer Theater. Rendezvous week begins in mid July with A day in the park and the Rendezvous Demolition Derby and culminates the following week when Riverton is host to what has become, among balloon pilots, a popular Hot Air Balloon rally. The first week in August is usualy the start of the Fremont County Fair and Rodeo both the Fair and the Rodeo have retained the old-fashioned flavor of the early American scene. It is worth your while to visit the Riverton City Hall whose grace and interior beauty are the envy of many Wyoming towns. And, of course, Riverton has a fine museum which has numerous exhibits that accurately reflect the early days and the growth of Riverton. The Wind River Heritage Center features the
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wildlife collection of Jake Korel, renowned trapper and hunter who learned his trade as a boy early in the 1900’s from the last of the living mountain men. In addition there are many interesting exhibits of authentic Native American clothing and beadwork. Within an hours drive from Riverton there are numerous historical sites and many fun and interesting things to see and do. For example, there is historic South Pass City which has been, and is continuing to be, reconstructed to its early day‘s splendor of the 1868 Wyoming Gold Rush. And they say you can still Pan Gold as “ Ther’s Gold in Them Thar Hills” A few miles away at nearby Atlantic City is the Miner’s Delight Inn this Bed & Breakfast is a century-old inn that began life as the Carpenter Hotel. A scant 24 miles south of Riverton, just above the town of Lander, is the picturesque Sinks Canyon, where the Popo Agie river (poe poe shuh) disappears into the mountain side then reappears again several hundred yards down the mountain. Lander is also home to the National Outdoor Leadership School. Founded in 1965 NOLS has offered training in leadership and outdoor survival skills to people from all walks of life including the son’s of World Leaders and America’s Astronauts. Today NOLS offers courses on five continents. Not too far from Riverton, on the Wind River Reservation, is historic Fort Washakie, which has an excellent cultural museum, and the graves of the famous Chief Washakie and Sacajewea , heroine of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Both were members of the Shoshone (show show knee) Tribe. A trip to the north takes you first to Shoshoni, where you can get the “BEST” malted milk in the world, they still make them the old fashioned way with original, old time, mixers. So be sure and stop at the historic Yellowstone Drug, then it’s on to Thermopolis, Wyoming, home of the worlds` largest Hot Springs. While there, you can visit the Dinosaur Museum and visit an actual dig, which is the site of what may be the largest dinosaur ever uncovered in the United States. While going to and from Thermopolis you will come to Boysen Dam and enter Boysen State Park then pass
Welcome to Riverton Wyoming, one of the finest small towns in the west, a town where “friendly” isn’t just a word or saying it is a way of life. Riverton was originally inhabited by the Arapaho and Shoshone Native Americans. It is named because four rivers meet near the city. The town of Riverton was established in 1906. The area was originally served by the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad, and became its supplier of railroad ties in 1914.
through the Wind River Canyon, considered one of the most diverse geological sites in the western hemisphere.
and an abundance of pristine high mountain lakes. While here the visitor has a great opportunity to catch some “big fish.”
To the east of Riverton is the Gas Hills, once the site of some of the largest uranium reserves in the U.S. and which, from the 1950’s through the 1980’s, gave Riverton the title “Uranium Capital of the World”. The Gas Hills was one of the largest uraniuim producing areas in the United States having produced over 100 million pounds of U308. Most of this production was from conventional open-pit mining, with a small amount of ore coming from underground and in-situ recovery. From the late 1960’s to the present the uranium produced from Wyoming has only been used to produce electricity. A short distance from the Gas hills you can visit Castle Gardens, The name of the area comes from the of sandstone formations which the wind has eroded into shapes that with a little imagination could resemble the turrets and towers of a castle. This unique formation has been visited by humans for thousands of years as the site holds a treasure of prehistoric Native American rock art, or petroglyphs.
For the non-resident hunter or photographer licensed Wyoming Outfitters and Guides can provide a summer pack trip or the hunt of a life-time for deer, elk, moose and the elusive big horn sheep. On the plains out of Riverton can be found America’s original fast food, the Antelope. There are numerous other sites and things to see and do in Riverton, far too many to list on a Web Page, so below you’ll find some links to the Riverton area which can show you in greater detail what a wonderful area we live in. And hopefully we have provided you with some good information for your Wyoming Vacation.
Riverton is in the middle of Cowboy Country and we still have many authentic western ranches in the area, each of which still has real cowhands. There are numerous Bed and Breakfasts for the visitor to stay in where for a few days they can actually experience the true flavor of the Old West. For the outdoors type, the Wind River Range has many miles of trails to hike, numerous trout streams
For those who enjoy, Las Vegas Style Gaming, the Northern Arapaho Nation offers the Wind River Casino, located just south of town on Highway 789, with Las Vegas Style Gambling the Casino has over 400 slots, Black Jack tables and a 24 hour cafe with great food and good prices. If your are traveling to the Casino from out of town be sure and check gas prices on wyoming gas prices. com as the Casino’s Wind River Smoke Shop sometimes has the lowest feul prices in Fremont County. Sources: www.riverton-wy.com, www.rivertonchamber.org
Wind River Indian Reservation is an Indian reservation shared by the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes of Native Americans in the central western portion of the U.S. state of Wyoming. It is the seventh-largest Indian reservation by area in the United States, encompassing a land area of 3,473.272 sq mi (8,995.733 km²), or land and water area of 3,532.010 sq mi (9,147.864 km²), encompassing just over one-third of Fremont County and over one-fifth of Hot Springs County.
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eft to their own devices, most kids will choose to gobble down ice cream or chocolate rather than broccoli or brussels sprouts. So, at school lunch, they’ll likely eat the yummiest items first and then drop the rest in the trash. But a new study finds that kids eat more fruits and vegetables when school recess takes place before lunch, rather than after. “Recess is a pretty big deal to kids,” said lead researcher Joe Price, an associate professor in the Department of Economics at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. “If you’re going to make a kid choose between going to recess and eating their veggies , recess is going to win.” The study, led by Price and David Just, director of the Cornell Center for Behavioral Economics in Child Nutrition Programs at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, looked at seven elementary schools in a Utah school district. Three of the schools switched recess to before lunch, while four schools continued to hold recess after lunch. For four days in the spring and nine days in the fall, the researchers measured how many fruits and vegetables each student ate during lunch. The three schools that made the switch,did so in the fall. In the schools that switched recess to before lunch, children ate 54 percent more fruits and vegetables than they did before the switch, the researchers found. Moreover, there was a 45 percent increase in the number of kids who ate at least one serving of fruits and vegetables a day. But in schools that kept recess after lunch, children actually ate fewer fruits and vegetables as the year went on.
incentives for the kids to eat them. Although both methods worked relatively well, they can be costly, the scientists said. This new study shows that “it’s not just what’s on the tray that matters,” Price told Live Science. Rather, “by setting the scheduling right, you can have a big impact.” Price also speculated that switching recess to before lunch helps kids build up an appetite immediately before they sit down to eat. As an added bonus, the switch also reduced waste by roughly 40 percent, the researchers found. The results should be encouraging for most schools because “it means that you can end up with more items in the tummy rather than in the trash,” Price said. The findings should also help parents get their kids to eat healthier, Price said. Parents who regularly sit down and eat with their kids for a specific amount of time may be more successful in getting their kids to eat well. However, parents who allow their children to run along as soon as they’ve finished dinner are less likely to encourage healthy eating habits. In the future, Price and Just hope to study how to use digital media to advertise and encourage healthy eating at school. But for now, switching lunchtimes to after recess may just do the trick. The findings will be published in February in the journal Preventive Medicine. Source: http://www.livescience.com/49482schoolsswitchlunchrecess.html
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THINGS TO DO IN DUBOIS Dubois Ranked #2 by True West Magazine as a True Western Town. Dubois is an authentic western town located along the Wind River, rimmed by the Absaroka and Wind River Mountains. It’s an area of striking contrasts from the badlands to the high peaks. Stop and stay awhile and see some of the sights and history Dubois has to offer.
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Enjoy the excitement of a weekly rodeo.
Fish Blue Ribbon streams or pristine alpine lakes
Learn about the Upper Wind River Valley at the National Bighorn Sheep Center, the Dubois Museum and the Headwaters Center. Visit Petroglyphs by ancient people.
View the largest herd of wintering bighorn sheep in the United States.
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Explore the largest contiguous wilderness area in the United States.
Drive the Centennial Scenic Byway and Circle the Continental Divide Scenic Loop
Live the Western life at one of Dubois dude ranches or on an outfitted pack trip.
Experience unique dining and shopping along Dubois’ downtown boardwalk. Enjoy world-class snowmobiling on the Continental Divide Trail.
Visit www.duboiswyoming.org for more!
Visit www.drivethetop10.com, one of the Top 10 Scenic Drives in the Northern Rockies This information courtesy of Dubois Main Street, Inc. in partnership with the Wind River Visitor’s Council and the Wyoming Business Council
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WHERE THE WEST STILL LIVES * Horse Back Riding * Covered Wagon Adventures * Rodeos * Hiking * Museums * Galleries * Shopping * Fishing * Hunting * Camping * Canoeing * Wild Life Watching * Music Concerts * Snowmobiling * Cross Country Skiing * Snow Shoeing
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2015
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
FRIDAY NIGHT RODEO
Dubois, Wyoming Friday Night Rode Every Friday night at 8:00 p.m. from mid-June to mid-August there is a real western rodeo at the Clarence Allison Memorial Arena east of town behind the Medical Clinic. There is lots of fun for the whole family with food available at the Cheeseburgers in Paradise booth.
August 27-30, 2015
61ST NORTHERN ARAPAHO POWWOW 2015 Arapaho Powwow Grounds For more info contact: Royce Lone Bear: 307-855-9562 Cassie Soldier Wolf: 307-240-0963 Rae Friday: 307-840-1992
August 28, 2015
FOUR PROCHES WESTWARD HO!
Bluegrass Gospel & Southern Folk Concert Hosted by: Missouri Valley Church Join us for a family fun night to close out the summer Kid friendly activities and grilled food
August 30, 2015
MUSICAL OUTDOOR SERVICE(Led by Youth Group) United Presbyterian Church 1101 N Broadway Ave 18
Riverton, WY 82501 A carry-in picnic will follow the service For info contact: Thea McKee 855-5075, Joyce Kennedy 856-2457, The Church 856-5181
September 5, 2015
“THE LEGACY OF WYOMING” LIVE MUSIC PRESENTATION 7:00pm “The Legacy of Wyoming” celebrating 125 years of Wyoming statehood, a live music presentation by “Buffalo Bill” and Dr. Jo Location: Museum of the American West, 1445 W. Main St., Lander
September 8, 2015
CWC RODEO BOOSTER CLUB Chuckwagon Dinner and Show - 6pm-9pm Location: Robert Peck Arts Center Patio Tickets: $25.00 (Tickets can be purchased at CWC Office, CWC office in Lander, or Western Supply. Leftover tickets will be available at the door)
September 12, 2015
LANDER FLY-IN & CAR SHOW 2015 8:00AM Everyone is invited to the annual Lander Fly-In & Car Show on Saturday, September 15, at Lander’s Hunt Field Airport, 1540 Rodeo Drive.
Here’s the schedule: • 8 am: Tethered balloon rides, airplane parade, Kiwanis pancakes • 9 am: Car show, RC Quadcopter demo • 10 am: Bush pilot competition, aircraft introductions • 11 am: Air show, Rotary hot dogs & burgers • 2 pm: Awards ceremony, raffle winners announced
Also enjoy cockpit photo booths, toys & apparel available for purchase, raffle, free flights for the kids (EAA Young Eagle flight signup is on Saturday, flights conducted on Sunday, Sept. 13, with limited availability). For more information contact Travis Gallo, 805-509-2779
September 12, 2015
4 (OR MORE) IN 24 For the 5th consecutive year, cast and crew won’t leave the Art Center for a full day and night as they prepare for 4 (or more) in 24. It’s a theatre marathon, in which multiple casts rehearse at least 4 original, short theatre pieces and then immediately perform them. Location: Main stage at CWC Time: September 12 @7:30pm
October 10, 2015
ST MARGARET’S SCHOOL 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Come celebrate 50 years of St. Margaret’s School being open It will begin with mass at the church @5pm, followed by brats, etc at the gym from 6pm-9pmFor more Location: St Margaret’s School
October 17, 2015
HELP FOR HEALTH BARN BASH
Fremont Center at the Fairgrounds Enjoy an evening of fun, games, food, and dancing with entertainment all benefitting Help for Health Tickets: $50 Available at the Help for Health office: 716 College View Drive, Riverton For more info Contact Help for Health (307)856-1206
October 29, 2015
FILLING AN EMPTY BOWL
A Fundraiser to Benefit Fremont County’s Center of Hope 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm Fremont County Fairgrounds Fremont Hall
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November 9, 2015
UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING HELIOS TRIO 7:00PM A trio of University of Wyoming faculty colleagues returns to Lander, performing Schumann’s and Ravel’s piano trios and Schoenfield’s Cafe Music on piano, cello and violin. Location: Lander Valley High School Auditorium
November 23, 2015
CROSSWINDS TRIO 7:00PM
Crosswinds Trio presents a unique sound in chamber music with their innovative arrangements. Their expressive and inspiring playing, coupled with their diverse programming and humor, has led to rave reviews and standing ovations, with composers now eagerly writing for this renowned ensemble. Location: Lander Valley High School Auditorium
December 3-4, 2015
11TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES Fremont Center @ Fremont County Fairgrounds: 1010 Fairgrounds Rd • Riverton, WY 82501 “Riding the Rockies” For info call Cindy Keele 856-5576 or ckeele@ces-usa.com Community Entry Services
February 7, 2015
NIGHT IN OLD NEW ORLEANS 7:00PM Directly from New Orleans, music arranger and clarinetist Orange Kellin brings a trio of hot New Orleans musicians - piano, clarinet and percussion - to paly the elegant, thrilling and undeniable infectious Big Easy sounds of yesteryear. Location: Lander Valley High School Auditorium
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Dubois Community Information Just outside of Dubois is Union Pass. It is the only place in the United States with three rivers flowing in different directions: Fish Creek goes into the Columbia River; Jakeys Fork flows into the Mississippi River; and Roaring Fork is part of the Colorado River.
HISTORY
Dubois, Wyoming was originally known as Never Sweat, due to its warm and dry winds. However, the postal service found the name Never Sweat unacceptable so Dubois was accepted, named after Fred Dubois, an Idaho senator at the time. In protest, the citizens of Dubois rejected the French pronunciation, instead opting for Du with u as in Sue; bois, as oi in voice. The accent is on the first syllable. Sheep Eater Indians: Thousands of years before the arrival of European trappers and settlers, early Indians of unknown origins roamed the Dubois area and left behind stone tools and other evidence of their presence for archaeologists to discover and ponder. But who they were remains a mystery. The distinctive petroglyphs (rock art) pecked and carved on rocks in the Dinwoody and Torrey basins near Dubois are thought to have been the work of ancestors of the modern-day Shoshone Tribes who moved up from the Great Basin around 3,000 years ago. Their descendents, the Sheep Eater Indians (Mountain Shoshone), developed a lifestyle perfectly adapted to their rugged mountain homeland that sustained them for hundreds of years. However, the Sheep Eater’s harmonious way of life ended when the Yellowstone area became a national park. They were rounded up and moved to other reservations. The remains of the Sheep Eater’s hunting traps and blinds, teepee rings, and vision quest sites are still visible in the mountains around Dubois. Tie Hacks: Wyoming Tie and Timber Company’s railroad tiecutting operations in the Shoshone National Forest near Dubois profoundly affected the economy of the Upper Wind River Valley for nearly 40 years. Between 1914 and 1946, Scandinavian loggers known as tie hacks produced over 10 million hand-hewn ties that were floated 100 miles down the Wind River to Riverton in massive weeks-long drives. A wooden flume constructed to carry the ties from the mountains to the river was considered a marvel of engineering at the time, and large sections of the flume are still visible today. The Scandinavian tie hacks also brought their culture and
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traditions to the tiny community growing up along the Wind River. Dubois’ annual spring Swedish Smorgasbord is a legacy of the tie hacks. The exploits of the hard-working tie hacks when they came into Dubois also became local legends. Tie hacks worked all winter in deep snow and bitter cold, and they played as hard as they worked when they came into town. The river tie drives ended in 1946 as the importance of railroads waned. Ties were trucked down from the mountains to Riverton for a few more years, but a colorful era had come to an end. Today, a memorial west of Dubois plays tribute to the rugged Scandinavian tie hacks. Where Real Cowboys Work and Play: Dubois, Wyoming is located half way between Lander, WY and Yellowstone National Park. Dubois is famous for fantastic snowmobiling, dude ranches, big horn sheep, and fishing. Visitor’s can enjoy pack horse races, rodeo, square dancing, the world famous Antler Rendezvous, and trail rides through some of the most spectacular wilderness in the lower 48 states. A rich Native American History, small town charm and the great outdoors are hallmarks of this high mountain Wyoming town.
MUSEUMS & HISTORIC SITES
National Big Horn Sheep Interpretive Center: Learn about wild sheep through hands-on exhibits. Winter tours are available to provide a wonderful opportunity to view wildlife on the winter range of the Whiskey Mountain Herd. Dubois Museum & Wind River Historical Center: A living history museum that presents and interprets the history of Wyoming’s Upper Wind River Valley including the Sheep Eater Indians. Tie Hack Memorial: The memorial honors the tie hacks, mostly men of Scandinavian descent, who cut railroad ties by hand in the first half of the 20th Century. Petroglyphs: Visitors can explore several locations in the Torrey and Dinwoody Basins, where the earliest inhabitants of the
Wind River Valley left behind signs of their presence in the form of stone tools, wood structures, tipi rings, and rock art. Historians believe rock art was used to record events, mark important places, worship, or simply as a form of creative expression. Although no one knows the exact significance of the images left behind in Wind River Country, their mystery and beauty are alluring.
Pack Horse Races: The Don Scheer Memorial Packhorse Race is held in late May at the Dubois Town Park. Each race consists of teams breaking down their camp, packing up one horse, saddle two other horses and trotting a 7-mile course. At which point they must unpack the horse, have a 15-minute break, trot another 7-mile course and set up camp again. The first team (2 people, 3 horses) to complete the course wins.
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Kite Day: Experience the fun as you make a kite during the “Kite Day” events in Dubois at the National Big Horn Sheep Interpretive Center, 907 W. Ramshorn St. Create your own kite and learn how to fly it! All kids and kids at heart are welcome. (Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.) A light lunch will be served at noon. Games, stories, and other activities are also planned.
Wildlife: Dubois, WY is home to one of the largest native Big Horn Sheep populations in the U.S. Visiting the Whiskey Peak herd is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Not only can you see Big Horn Sheep, but moose, elk, grizzly bear, black bear, wolf, deer and mountain lion are abundant. Fishing: Fishing in the Wind River Range is an experience like no other. It has been called “one of the last great frontiers of U.S. fly fishing” by the Angling Report. The Wind River Range cuts a huge diagonal swath across west central Wyoming. Part of the Continental Divide, the Wind River Range boasts the state’s highest mountains. Altogether, this area contains 3,000 alpine lakes, 800 of which are known to hold fish, and dozens of major streams and tributaries. Eastwardly, its waters drain into the enormous Big Horn Basin, known in its upper stretches as the Wind River. Westwardly, the mountains drain into the Upper Green River.
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Trails: Dubois, like Lander, offers spectacular outdoor possibilities for the adventurous. A combined 806,349 acres of the most spectacular wilderness area in the lower 48 states stretches from the Cirque of Towers to the Absoraka Range. There are seven trailheads in the upper Wind River (Fitzpatrick and Washakie Wilderness) that allow access nearly 450 miles of nonmotorized trails, ATV trails, 16 miles of x-country ski trails and 135 miles of snowmobile trails. Snowmobile: Appealing to many sledders is the variety of riding available on the Continental Divide Snowmobile Trail. There’s something for everyone in terms of skill level and length of trail. There are hundreds of miles of groomed trails, or ungroomed powder. Plus, exceptional services are available throughout the trail system so you can end each day with a hot meal and comfortable lodging. Of course, if there isn’t good snow, there isn’t good snowmobiling. You can cound on the CDST to deliver this with not only deep snow but fresh powder. And Togwotee Pass, around 9,000 feet in elevation, is famous for its late spring snowmobiling. Excellent snowmobile services, lodging, restaurants and the amenities surrounding the town of Dubois add to the appeal of snowmobiling powder on Togwotee Pass.
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WESTERN PLEASURE
Rodeo: Dubois hosts a regular Friday night rodeo at 8 p.m. throughout the summer. It is a fantastic place to see experienced cowboys and cowgirls compete side by side with younger contestants trying to break into America’s Sport. Rodeo is and always will be more than a sporting event: it’s a way of life, it’s a gathering place and, for many, it is a right of passage. Join them in Dubois to be part of the authentic West. Horseback Riding: It’s hard to beat the view from the back of a horse. Take advantage of the experience and knowledgeable guides in the Dubois area and explore the country from the back of a horse. Western Square Dancing: Kick up your heels every Tuesday night at the Rustic Pine at 8:00. Enjoy part of the still Wild Wild West!
EVENTS & FESTIVALS
Dubois Antler Rendezvous: The largest one-of-a-kind gathering of antler buyers, brokers and crafters from coast to coast. Raw antler for sale: Moose, Elk, White Tail, Mule Deer, Reindeer, Red Stag, Fallow and more. Anything antler: lamps, jewelry, chandeliers and carvings. Always held in May, five days prior to Jackson Hole Elk Refuge Antler Auction. Swedish Smorgasbord: Everyone is invited to join the citizens of Dubois at the community’s annual Swedish Smorgasbord at the Dubois Headwaters Center on the second Saturday in June. The smorgasbord features traditional Scandinavian food and live entertainment.
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When the weather turns warm, everyone wants to be in or around the water. Hanging out at the pool or the beach on a hot day is a great way to beat the heat. Between having fun and checking out the lifeguards, most people don’t think much about water safety - but they should. For people between the ages of 5 and 24, drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. Most water-related accidents can be avoided by knowing how to stay safe and following a few simple guidelines. Learning how to swim is essential if you plan on being on or near water. Many organizations provide swim instruction to people of all ages, check to see what classes are available in your area.
Swimming Smarts “Buddy up!” That’s what swimming instructors say. Always swim with a partner, every time - whether you’re swimming in a backyard pool or in a lake. Even experienced swimmers can become tired or get muscle cramps, which might make it difficult to get out of the water. When people swim together, they can help each other or go for help in case of an emergency. Get skilled. Speaking of emergencies, it’s good to be prepared. Learning some life-saving skills, such as CPR and rescue techniques, can help you save a life. A number of organizations offer free classes for both beginning and experienced swimmers and boaters. Check with your YMCA or YWCA, local hospital, or chapter of the Red Cross. Know your limits. Swimming can be a lot of fun - and you might want to stay in the water as long as possible. If you’re not a good swimmer or you’re just learning to swim, don’t go in water that’s so deep you can’t touch the bottom and don’t try to keep up with skilled swimmers. That can be hard, especially when
your friends are challenging you - but it’s a pretty sure bet they’d rather have you safe and alive. If you are a good swimmer and have had lessons, keep an eye on friends who aren’t as comfortable or as skilled as you are. If it seems like they (or you) are getting tired or a little uneasy, suggest that you take a break from swimming for a while. Swim in safe areas only. It’s a good idea to swim only in places that are supervised by a lifeguard. No one can anticipate changing ocean currents, rip currents,sudden storms, or other hidden dangers. In the event that something does go wrong,lifeguards are trained in rescue techniques. Swimming in an open body of water (like a river, lake, or ocean)is different from swimming in pool. You need more energy to handle the currents and other changing conditions in the open water. If you do find yourself caught in a current, don’t panic and don’t fight the current. Try to swim parallel to the shore until you are able to get out of the current,which is usually a narrow channel of water. Gradually try to make your way back to shore as you do so. If you’re unable to swim away from the current, stay calm and float with the current. The current will usually slow down, then you can swim to shore. Even a very good swimmer who tries to swim against a strong current will get worn out. If you’re going to be swimming in an open body of water, it’s a great idea to take swimming lessons that provide you with tips on handling unexpected hazards. Some areas with extremely strong currents are off limits when it comes to swimming. Do your research so you know where not to swim, and pay attention to any warning signs posted in the area.
Be careful about diving. Diving injuries can cause head injury, permanent spinal cord damage, paralysis, and sometimes even death. Protect yourself by only diving in areas that are known to be safe, such as the deep end of a supervised pool. If an area is posted with “No Diving” or “No Swimming” signs, pay attention to them. A “No Diving” sign means the water isn’t safe for a head-first entry. Even if you plan to jump in feet first, check the water’s depth before you leap to make sure there are no hidden rocks or other hazards. Lakes or rivers can be cloudy and hazards may be hard to see. Watch the sun. Sun reflecting off the water or off sand can intensify the burning rays. You might not feel sunburned when the water feels cool and refreshing, but the pain will catch up with you later — so remember to reapply sunscreen frequently and cover up much of the time. Don’t forget your hat, UV protection sunglasses, and protective clothing. Drink plenty of fluids. It’s easy to get dehydrated in the sun, particularly if you’re active and sweating. Keep up with fluids — particularly water — to prevent dehydration. Dizziness, feeling lightheaded, or nausea can be signs of dehydration and overheating. Getting too cool. Speaking of temperature, it’s possible to get too cool. How? Staying in very cool water for long periods can lower your body temperature. A temperature of 70°F (20°C) is positively balmy on land, but did you know that water below that temperature will feel cold to most swimmers? Your body temperature drops far more quickly in water than it does on land. And if you’re swimming, you’re using energy and losing body heat even faster than if you were keeping still. Monitor yourself when swimming in cold water and stay close to shore. If you feel your body start to shiver or your muscles cramp up, get out of the water quickly; it doesn’t take long for hypothermia to set in.
be almost impossible. Also, the U.S. Coast Guard warns about a condition called boater’s fatigue, which means that the wind, noise, heat, and vibration of the boat all combine to wear you down when you’re on the water. Weather. Before boating, be sure the weather conditions are safe. The local radio, internet or TV stations can provide updated local forecast information. Personal flotation devices. It’s always a good idea for everyone on the boat to wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket, whether the boat is a large speedboat or a canoe — and whether you’re a good swimmer or not. Wearing a life jacket (also known as a personal flotation device, or PFD) is the law in some states for certain age groups, and you could face a stiff penalty for breaking it. Your state may also require that you wear an approved life jacket for water skiing and other on-water activities. Wearing a PFD is like wearing a helmet while biking. It may take a few minutes to get used to it, but it definitely can be a lifesaver. Don’t leave land without it. Stay in touch. Before going out on a boat, let somebody on land know your float plan (where you are going and about how long you’ll be out). That way, if you do get into trouble, someone will have an idea of where to look for you. If you’re going to be on the water for a long time, it’s a good idea to have a radio with you so you can check the weather reports. Water conducts electricity, so if you hear a storm warning, get off the water as quickly as you can.
Alcohol and water never mix. Alcohol is involved in numerous water-related injuries and up to half of all water-related deaths. The statistics for teenage guys are particularly scary: One half of all adolescent male drownings are tied to alcohol use.
Jet skis. If you’re using jet skis or personal watercraft, follow the same rules as you do for boating. You should also check out the laws in your area governing the use of personal watercraft. Some states won’t allow people under a certain age to operate these devices; others require you to take a course or pass a test before you can ride one.
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OK, so you do more splashing than swimming, but it’s just as important to know your skill level at the waterpark as it is at the pool. Take a moment to read warnings and other signs. Each area in the water park can have different depths of water, so make sure you pay attention. If you don’t know how to swim be sure to wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket when necessary, and be sure there is lifeguard supervision. And make sure you do slide runs feet first or you’ll put yourself at risk for a ride that’s a lot less fun — one to your doctor or dentist.
The pool and the beach are great places to learn new skills, socialize, and check out everyone’s new bathing suit. So don’t let paying attention to safety turn you off. Being prepared will make you feel more comfortable and in charge.
Boating Safety More people die in boating accidents every year than in airplane crashes or train wrecks, but a little common sense can make boating both enjoyable and safe. If you are going to go boating, make sure the captain or person handling the boat is experienced and competent. Alcohol and water still don’t mix. One third of boating deaths are alcohol related. Alcohol distorts our judgment no matter where we are — but that distortion is even greater on the water. Because there are no road signs or lane markers on the water and the weather can be unpredictable, it’s important to be able to think quickly and react well under pressure. If you’re drinking, this can
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