Wind River Canyon
The drive in the Wind River Canyon to Thermopolis Wyoming
The Wind River Canyon Scenic Byway begins in the town of Shoshoni at milepost 100. Following U.S. 20 north through Wind River Canyon and the Wind River Indian Reservation, the route ends just north of the city of Thermopolis at milepost 134. Without stopping, the total drive time is about 40 minutes.
Along the Way
As you travel north from Shoshoni into BoysenState Park, you come face to face with the windswept west. You can see the bare yellow and red rock of the Owl Creek Mountains stretching off to forever, and the deep blue of Boysen Reservoir rippling in contrast. You might even think, with the water skiing and swimming and the walleye and trout fisheries, that you’ve come to the high point of the Byway. But then you drive into Wind River Canyon. Spectacular rock walls rise 2,500 vertical feet on either side to the ridge tops. You can crane your neck and see some of the oldest rock formations in the world, dating back to the Precambrian period, (more that 2.9 billion years ago) visible right from the highway, their black and pink cliffs protruding to the sky. The geology of every layer is marked by interpretive signage, making the drive a geology lesson and a trip through time.
The Wind River itself flows north through the canyon. Wind River Canyon Whitewater & Flyfishing Outfitter, a Native American-owned business, is the only outfitter permitted to raft/fish in the Indian Reservation portion of the canyon. With fallen rocks and boulders jutting from the riverbed, the unique water hydraulics make for some spectacular white water indeed.
Before it leaves the canyon, the river changes names. At the “Wedding of the Waters,” the Wind River becomes the Rocky Mountain Bighorn River, named for the mountain sheep indigenous to the area. Keep an eye out for these wooly cliff dwellers as you drive. 1995 saw 43 bighorns “transplanted” along the canyon rim. After making the trip from Dubois, WY in horse trailers, the sheep were then loaded onto flatcars by Burlington-Northern Railroad before traveling the final 7 miles by railroad. They were released in the canyon, bolstering today’s population to an estimated 100 sheep in Wind River Canyon.
Thermopolis
The byway ends just north of Thermopolis, home of the world’s largest mineral hot spring in Hot Springs State Park. Needless to say, this town is worth a stop. Here you can enjoy hot springs facilities, cooling ponds, a swinging foot bridge across the Big Horn River, hiking paths and a chance to see wild buffalo.
Wind River Brown Trout
Fall weather signals the beginning of hunting season in Wyoming, but what if you’d rather fish instead? Good fishing in the state extends well into Autumn, and for anglers, a late summer trip to Dubois might just be the ticket…
Wyoming Wind River-Fish Canyon Packrafting
650 ish CFS low water
Top 8. Best Tourist Attractions in Thermopolis - Wyoming
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The most beautiful places and sight in Thermopolis .
Top 8. Best Tourist Attractions in Thermopolis - Wyoming: The Star Plunge, Wyoming Dinosaur Center, Hot Springs State Park, Wind River Canyon, Legend Rock Petroglyph Site, TePee Pools and Spa, Hot Springs Historical Museum, Wind River Canyon Whitewater & Fly Fishing
Sight Fishing for Brown Trout in Wind River Canyon
Sight fishing for brown trout with grasshoppers in Wyoming's Wind River Canyon. Trout 17 inches.
Lower Wind River Canyon
Flyby of the Lower Wind River Canyon camping & old dam site.
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Shoshone Canyon
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Thermopolis, Wyoming
Summer adventure with my babe, went river rafting in the beautiful majestic moutains of Thermopolis, Wyoming stopped on the highway to feed the huge trout in the pond. They were massive and HUNGRY!
Wind River Range Backpacking Fishing & Photography (Island Lake, Titcomb , Shadow Lake, East Fork)
Backpacking, fishing and photography trip to the Wind River Range of Wyoming. Started this video to show the wife/family what in the hell a guy does when he's alone in the wilderness on his photography trips. Then it turned into more of just trying to show how pretty it is up there. Don't think I did that very well though as I have no idea how to video stuff. Anyways, hope you enjoy.
This was a solo 70+ mile 7 day backpacking trip of a lifetime. The first half was to Island Lake and Titcomb Basin In the northern Winds. Then I hiked out and drove to the southern Winds for the second half to Shadow Lake and East Fork Valley. East Fork Valley had a lot of bear activity evidence and a guy on the trail said there was a bear report in that area. Judging by the evidence it looked like a small or young bear(s). If you go there take bear spray and hang your food in a bear bag or canister.
Caught 6 fish during the trip. The fish were so hungry that I'm sure if one had more time to actually concentrate on fishing that dozens could be caught. There was one day I caught a fish two casts in a row. I stopped after that due to bear fears. ha ha! I was using Panther Martin lures in case anyone is researching what to take up there.
I feel like every time I go out solo that I change a little inside. A deeper connection with something. Not sure what it is but it's there. And this trip was no exception. 7 days alone in the wilderness can change a man. ha ha! I recommend that everyone that is able should try it some time in their lives.
Ran into a few groups of Forest Service workers during the trip and one of them was out surveying established campsites at Shadow Lake. Metioned they're surveying to decide whether to start requiring paid permits or not. Said that Island Lake is the first one they're planning on doing. So, get up there while it's still free!
Trail map for the first half of the trip to Island Lake and Titcomb Basin..
Trail map for the second half of the trip to Shadow Lake and East Fork Valley..
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Wyoming River Trips
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Filmed July 15, 2014
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I used a GoPro Hero 3 with a head strap attachment to film
There is a portion of the video without sound, I apologize.
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Taken October 27th, 2014 at the end of a 3 day backpacking trip
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