Today we take you along as we explore one of the most magnificent hidden gems in the entire state of Wyoming! Castle Gardens is flooded with history and uniqueness. No where else can you find such perfect carvings as this site. We were shocked to see that the original pigments were still there!! Enjoy this video and for more information, visit our blog for the accompanying blog post!
Stills taken on Castle Garden ATV trip of petroglyphs and surrounding geological features near Riverton Wyoming. Also pics of Suzuki Kingquad 400 and Quadrunner 250. I enjoyed the pictures of the hardy trees that grow in this area.
Castle Gardens - A Magical Place
Castle Gardens is famous for its unique rock shapes and Indian rock art.
Episode 10: Fremont County's POW Camps with Cheryl O'Brien
Local historian Cheryl O'Brien joins the podcast to talk about her research on Wyoming's POW camp. This episode is mostly about Camp Dubois, but also talk about other camps in the State, including Riverton's POW camp. Cheryl's book on the subject will be released in October.
Upcoming Events
Dubois Museum -- July 20, 2019 Dubois Museum Day There will be free admission to the Museum all day. Stop by between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM to taste homestead stew and fry bread and visit the living history cabins. The museum will host a Hoop Dancer from the Wind River Indian reservation at 11:30, and the Draper Museum Raptor Experience Live Raptor Program from the Buffalo Bill Historic Center at 1:00 PM.
Children's Exploration Series - Bailey Tire
August 10, 2-4 pm -- Riverton Museum Superhero Cuffs Learn about the men and women that made Riverton the great community that it is, and take home your very own set of superhero cuffs
Wyoming Community Bank Discovery Speaker Series
August 15, 7:00 PM -- Lander Pioneer Museum Tribal Warrior Art: The History of Native American Ledger Drawings with Historian James Stewart.
Wind River Visitor's Council Adventure Trek Series
July 27, 9:00 AM -- Riverton Museum Castle Gardens Trek
Catch the bus and head out to Castle Gardens to learn about the site's ancient petroglyphs. This tour will be guided by Craig Bromley, who recently retired from the Bureau of Land Management.
Cost is $8/person, includes transportation
Aug. 13, 7:00 PM -- Dubois Museum Historic walking Tour of Dubois Museum staff will host a guided walking tour of Dubois, which starts at the museum, and ends at the Rustic Pine Tavern for square dancing.