Join Dave Love for this Wind River Visitors Council Adventure Trek Series on July 9th from 8:30-2pm. This tour is for those interested in the geology of the western Wind River Mountains and adjacent Wind River Basin. The driving tour includes several stops with short walks to see magnificent views of the landscape and outcrops of rocks ranging in age from 2.65 billion years old to younger volcanic, glacial, and stream deposits only a few thousand years old.
Matt Brueseke, PhD of Kansas State University, will discuss the types of volcanoes, styles of volcanism, and current research that is focused on understanding why these volcanoes formed and if they are related to the Yellowstone hotspot that underlies Yellowstone National Park.
This dazzling event showcases Native American History and Culture every Wednesday at 7pm from June 19th – August 28th.
Join the Pioneer Museum as they explore the badlands south of Lander for a Wind River Visitors Council Adventure Trek to Johnny Behind the Rocks with Stan Grove to learn about the ridges, draws, cliffs and views of the Wind River Range from the popular hiking area.