Best Wind River Visitors Council Podcasts (2025)

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Stories in the Shadows: Lander's Haunted History Walking Tour 22:50

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In this episode of Wyoming's Wind River Country: Yellowstone's Unique Neighbor, listeners join storyteller Alma Law for a Haunted History Walking Tour of Lander. As part of the Bookmarked Story Festival—a three-day celebration of Wyoming's writers and readers—this eerie evening adventure invites participants to explore the city's shadowy corners an…

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Exploring the Historic J.B. Okie Manor on an Adventure Trek 18:07

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In this episode of Wyoming's Wind River Country: Yellowstone's Unique Neighbor, Charene Herrera and Helen Wilson join the Riverton Museum for a popular annual Adventure Trek—a tour of the J.B. Okie Manor. Built in 1901 by sheep tycoon J.B. Okie in Lost Cabin, the manor is filled with fascinating history and unique details. Participants heard storie…

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Exploring the Continental Divide Trail at South Pass City 24:29

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In this special Wyoming's Wind River Country: Yellowstone's Unique Neighbor episode for Continental Divide Trail (CDT) Awareness Week, Charene Herrera and Helen Wilson visit South Pass City State Historic Site to celebrate one of America's most iconic long-distance trails. Superintendent Joe Ellis shares insights on the site's connection to the CDT…

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Celebrating 29 Years of Wind River Flywheelers Antique Engine and Tractor Show 15:48

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In this month's episode of Wyoming's Wind River Country: Yellowstone's Unique Neighbor, Charene Herrera heads to Shoshoni for the 29th annual Wind River Flywheelers Antique Engine and Tractor Show. Recorded on location at East Park Rest Area, the episode brings listeners into the heart of this free, family-friendly celebration of rural heritage. Wi…

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Mystery in the Mountains: John Mionczynski on Sasquatch and the Unknown 43:57

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In this captivating episode of Wyoming's Wind River Country: Yellowstone's Unique Neighbor, Charene Herrera, Anthony Prate and Helen Wilson chat with renowned biologist and wilderness expert John Mionczynski. The setting is The Rock Shop Inn—a peaceful, rustic retreat nestled among towering pines and rugged mountain beauty. Surrounded by the serene…

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Unique Accommodations in Wind River Country 36:54

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In this episode of Wyoming's Wind River Country: Yellowstone's Unique Neighbor, Charene Herrera and Helen Wilson explore three unique lodging facilities. First, they visit the yurts in Sinks Canyon State Park, where Park Superintendent Jessica Moore shares insights about this camping experience. The yurts combine comfort with nature and feature coz…

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Wild Mustangs: Wyoming's Hidden Sanctuary 23:04

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On Saturday, March 22, Charene Herrera and Helen Wilson met with Odessa Oldham of the Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary for an ATV tour. The Sanctuary is located on a 1,400 acre working cattle ranch. It is the home of 250 wild horses and is one of only four public off-range pastures in the United States. It is the only one located on an Indian Reserv…

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Sheep, Scenery & Stories: The Bighorn Bash and Eco Tour with the National Bighorn Sheep Center 30:55

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On Saturday, January 11, Charene Herrera and Helen Wilson headed to Dubois, Wyoming for the National Bighorn Sheep Center's 31st Annual Bighorn Bash. This event serves as the Center's largest single fundraising event of the year. It took place at the Headwaters Arts and Conference Center and included great food (provided by 3 Spear Ranch), lots of …

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Racing to the Finish: Dubois Hosts the Final Stage of the Pedigree Stage Stop Race 24:50

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On Saturday, February 8, Charene Herrera and Helen Wilson headed to Dubois for Stage Seven of the 2025 Pedigree Stage Stop Race. The race has been taking place since 1996, and this year, it had stops in Jackson Hole, Pinedale, Big Piney/Marbleton, Kemmerer, Lander and Dubois. Dubois was the final stop, and activities included a Musher Meet & Greet,…

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Reeling in Winter Fun: Ice Fishing Derby Adventures at Boysen Reservoir 22:31

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On Saturday, January 18, Charene Herrera headed to the ice to celebrate winter at the Boysen Ice Fishing Derby. This event is an annual tradition that has brought anglers together for generations. In this podcast, Charene chats with John Bass, Park Superintendent of Boysen State Park. John highlights winter recreation in Wind River Country and the …

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Dubois Cowboy Christmas: Parade, Western Decor & Holiday Cheer 15:36

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On Sunday, December 1, Charene Herrera and Helen Wilson headed to Dubois, Wyoming for their Dubois Cowboy Christmas event. The evening included a parade and lighting ceremony, as well as a friendly competition amongst Dubois Chamber of Commerce members to see who could decorate the best plywood Christmas tree cut-out in true western fashion. These …

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Exploring Wind River Country's Local Food Scene 21:06

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This special Thanksgiving podcast dives into the wonderful world of local food in Wyoming's Wind River Country. Charene Herrera visits Lander to chat food with the Meadowlark Market & Kitchen team, Annelise Wright (Market Manager), Joanne Slingerland (Member Education and Outreach Coordinator) and Bridget Pokorny (Meadowlark Kitchen Intern). In Riv…

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Spirits of Riverton: Unveiling the Haunting Tales of Downtown 40:08

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"Do you believe in ghosts?" is the question that was asked at the beginning of a tour of the haunted history of Riverton with local educator, historian and collector of ghost stories, Alma Law. Alma greeted us in the Riverton Museum holding a doll named Amelia, and while Amelia's mysterious history points to a potential haunting, there was somethin…

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Beneath the Boulders: Exploring Boulder Choke Cave in Sinks Canyon 33:22

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On Tuesday, September 10, Charene Herrera, Michael Morris and Helen Wilson headed underground into the Boulder Choke Cave with Skylar Sargent and Ella Sokolowski of Sinks Canyon State Park. The ⅛ mile long cave system, which ranges from 20 to 100 feet deep, was discovered in the 1990s by a Sinks Canyon State Park staff member. It is a series of lim…

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Echoes of Uranium: Unearthing Jeffrey City's Ghostly Past 28:43

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On Saturday, Aug. 10, the Riverton Museum hosted a Jeffrey City Adventure Trek as part of the Wind River Visitors Council's Adventure Trek Series. Trip Leader, Zach Larson, who completed his thesis on uranium and the uranium mines in Wyoming, guided the tour. Jeffrey City was originally called "Home on the Range," and during the trek the group visi…

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Exploring the Night: Sinks Canyon State Park's Journey to Dark Sky Designation 41:17

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On Saturday, May 25, Sinks Canyon State Park and the Wind River Visitors Council hosted a community celebration to recognize Sinks Canyon State Park's recent designation as an International Dark Sky Park, which is the first designation of its kind in Wyoming. In this podcast, Jessica Moore, Superintendent of Sinks Canyon State Park, talks about why…

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Hudson Daze 2024: Celebrating Community and Heritage in Wyoming's Wind River Country 18:54

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On June 14 and 15, crowds gathered in Hudson, Wyoming for the 11th Annual Hudson Daze. In this month's lively podcast, Charene Herrera explores small town USA with Mayor Sherry Oler, who provides a warm welcome before sharing her insights on the significance of Hudson Daze, the Town's dedication to preserving its rich heritage and the importance of…

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100 Years of Yellowstone Highway: The Historic Wind River Canyon Scenic Byway 24:02

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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 partne…

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Introducing "Wyoming's Wind River Country: Yellowstone's Unique Neighbor" Podcast! 6:51

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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 Wy…