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Learn about the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes, their culture, history and traditions on the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming. Explore the reservation lands, visit powwows, museums, trading posts and more. Listen to the TravelStorys audio tour and see the map of attractions and businesses.
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The Wind River Indian Reservation is the seventh-largest American Indian reservation in the United States by area and the fifth-largest by population. The land area is approximately 2.2 million acres (3,438 sq mi; 8,903 km 2 ), and the total area (land and water) is 3,532.01 square miles (9,147.9 km 2 ).
Learn about the history and culture of the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes who live on the Wind River Reservation, a 1.7+ million-acre area in Wyoming. Explore the sites of their former military compound, graves, missions, and cultural center. Visit the Shoshone Tribal Cultural Center, the two cemeteries, the Shoshone Episcopal Mission, and St. Michael's Mission in Ethete.
- Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary. Enjoy a guided wild horse tour while learning about Native American culture at the Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary, which is home to over 250 wild mustangs.
- Wind River Tribal Buffalo Initiative. See hundreds of buffalo that were reintroduced to the Wind River Indian Reservation as part of the Wind River Tribal Buffalo Initiative.
- Eastern Shoshone Tribal Cultural Center. Explore the Eastern Shoshone Tribal Cultural Center, where you can take a dive into the history and culture of the Shoshone people.
- Northern Arapaho Experience Culture Room. Located inside the Wind River Hotel & Casino, the Northern Arapaho Experience Culture Room offers visitors the chance to see the past, present and future of the Northern Arapaho.
The Wind River Agency serves the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes on the Wind River Reservation. It provides direct and contracted services in various program areas, such as trust, probate, education, and natural resources.
Explore the diverse activities and attractions in Wind River Country, from skiing and snowmobiling to wildlife and culture. Find out how to plan your perfect trip with guides, maps, and tips for each season and activity.
The Eastern Shoshone tribal government, in Fort Washakie, WY, is an entity working for Tribe members living on the Wind River Reservation. Our organization assists the people through linkage to programs that would benefit their well-being.
