POINTS to PONDER
Representing Your Interests Before Our Elected Officials
Recently a small group of Lander Chamber members and I met with Lander’s new mayor, Missy White, and the City Council’s new liaison to the chamber, Melinda Cox The topic of conversation centered on growth and economic development in Lander, and specifically how the business community, led by the Lander Chamber of Commerce and the Lander Economic Development Association (LEDA), can partner with the City to establish policies that will spur residential and commercial property development in Lander. We were grateful for the time and consideration granted to us by Mayor White and Councilwoman Cox, and we’re planning additional meetings with all of Lander’s councilmembers, especially new Councilman Chad Cassady, who was selected to fill the vacancy in Ward 2.
On behalf of the City of Lander, and in partnership with the Wind River Visitors Council (the destination marketing organization for Fremont County and the Wind River Indian Reservation), the Lander Chamber of Commerce allocates annually tens of thousands of dollars of lodging tax proceeds in the form of TAD Grants to non-profit and civic organizations whose events and programs attract visitors to Lander The Chamber’s Destination Lander Committee met recently to consider TAD Grant applications and awarded more than $21,000 to twenty-two organizations. In the coming weeks we’ll be opening a second round of TAD Grant applications to award an additional $20,000 in grants. The application is on the Chamber’s website. Submit yours today!
Kick Off Summer 2025 at Lander Brewfest ~ Presented by Fremont Toyota!
Now in its third decade, Lander Brewfest has earned a reputation as one of the premier craft brew festivals in the Rocky Mountain West. Once more we’ll be joined by more than 30 independent brewers and distillers serving upwards of 100 different styles of beer, cider, and finely crafted distilled spirits to sample! Live music will be provided by Gillette’s Kellen Smith and Jackson’s Inland Isle!
THANK YOU, Sponsors!
Simply said, Lander Brewfest’s ever-growing reputation as “The Best Little Brewfest in the West” would not be without the enthusiastic and generous support of our sponsors; they’re all listed on the next page Please thank them with your patronage!
Owen Sweeney
CEO
Lander Chamber of Commerce
Tourism Asset Development (TAD) Grants Awarded -- Second Round to Come
FROM THE BLOG
AI Isn’t Replacing SEO—It’s Redefining It
Google’s AI-generated search summaries shift SEO from rankings to relevance
Local businesses must prioritize clarity, context, and authority in their content
Structured data, featured snippets, and site experience now influence AI visibility
Building topical depth helps businesses become the trusted source AI turns to Winning SEO in 2025 means answering questions not just attracting clicks
The SEO landscape is changing—and fast. But contrary to what you may have heard, SEO isn’t dead. It’s getting smarter, thanks to AI.
Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE) is a prime example. Instead of simply listing websites, Google now displays AI-generated summaries in response to user queries. These summaries pull from what the algorithm sees as the most trustworthy and relevant content and that means your business needs to think differently about how it shows up online.
This evolution is especially important for local businesses. A potential customer may never scroll down to your link if Google’s AI answers their question up top. But if your content is included in that summary? You’re not just visible you’re the answer.
What’s Changing?
Traditional SEO focused on keywords, backlinks, and meta tags. Today, search engines use AI to understand intent, not just terms. That means creating human-first content that clearly answers questions, reflects authority, and builds trust.
Instead of writing for algorithms, businesses now need to write for clarity. AI doesn’t reward keyword stuffing it elevates content that solves problems.
Think of it this way: SEO used to be about getting found. Now, it’s about being useful.
Case in Point
A local HVAC company in Texas revamped its FAQ and service pages to clearly address customer pain points like “Why is my AC leaking?” and “How fast can you repair an AC unit in summer?” They added schema markup and structured headers.
Within weeks, their content began appearing in AI-generated summaries. Bookings rose 22% and their brand authority grew along with it
FROM THE BLOG
Your AI-Ready SEO Checklist
Here are four moves your business can make today:
Optimize for Featured Snippets: Structure your content to answer common customer questions clearly and concisely. Use headers, lists, and direct answers.
Build Topical Authority: Group your content into clusters blogs, FAQs, videos that cover a topic deeply This signals to AI that your site is a credible source
Enhance User Experience: Fast load times, mobile optimization, and easy navigation aren’t just good UX they’re now ranking signals.
Use Structured Data (Schema Markup): Help search engines understand your content. Schema tags tell AI what your page is about and how it fits user intent.
Why This Matters for Your Business
AI is changing the way customers find and choose businesses. If your content isn’t being surfaced in AI summaries, you risk losing visibility even if your site ranks on page one.
But this isn’t a threat. It’s an opportunity. Businesses that provide clear, trustworthy answers to common questions will not only stay visible they’ll become the go-to experts in their space
What to Do Now
✅ Review your website’s top-performing pages.
✅ Ask: Do they clearly answer your customers’ most common questions?
✅ If not, update them with clarity, structure, and supporting content.
✅ Add schema markup where possible
✅ Improve mobile speed and user experience
SEO isn’t just about being found. It’s about being trusted. In the AI era, businesses that earn that trust through clear, quality content will lead the way.
A Podcast Exclusively for You!
Let us tell your story! We interview a Lander Chamber member every week on our 2x awardwinning radio show/podcast. The interviews air weekly on KOVE radio and are distributed on County 10, the Chamber’s website and social media channels, and all popular podcast platforms! Schedule your interview today!
RENEWING MEMBERS
Adam E. Phillips, PC
260 Lincoln St., Lander
Alzheimer's Association-WY Chapter
2232 Dell Range Blvd., Cheyenne
Bailey Tire & Auto Service
1305 Main St., Lander
Benessere Clinic, LLC
195 Capitol St., Lander
Bernard Plumbing, LLC PO Box 545, Lander
DAPCPA Riverton, LLC
320 S. Federal Blvd., Riverton
Family Chiropractic, PLLC
8135 Hwy 789, Lander
Fremont Orthopaedics, PC
815 E. Main St., Lander
Andy Gramlich
920 Mountain View Ct., Lander
High Country Hearing Centers
1460 W. Main St., Lander
Lander Llama Co., LLC
2024 Mortimore Ln., Lander
Lander Medical Clinic
745 Buena Vista Dr., Lander
Lander Valley Animal Hospital 1185 Hwy 287 N., Lander
Lander Valley Farmer's Market
PO Box 184, Lander
Kelly & Lyndon Lutz
699 Fox Springs Dr., Riverton
Maz’s House & Mobile Home Movers
1994 Baldwin Creek Rd., Lander
Porter’s Mountain View Supply, Inc.
750 E. Sunset Dr., Riverton
Rocky Mountain Power 2840 E. Yellowstone Hwy., Casper
Rodney's Collision & Custom Center
330 Mortimore Ln., Lander
Ron’s Flooring, LLC
343 Main St., Lander
WyoGlass, LLC
905 Main St., Lander
Wyoming.com
937 W. Main St., Riverton
WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS!
Croell, Inc.
51 Lower North Fork Rd., Lander
Liquid Courage Bar & Grill
592 Main St., Suite I, Lander
Put 2,000+ Eyeballs on Your Business!
Every week, the Lander Chamber sends an e-Blast to more than 1,000 recipients. If you’re a member at or above the Cultivator Level, your membership includes a yearly ad in this e-publication. Email the Chamber at caeli@landerchamber org with your business’s ad (680x200 pixels). Need help with your ad? We’ll design one for you!
World’s Oldest Paid Rodeo
LANDER’S PIONEER DAYS
131st &Lander Pioneer Days Parade Rodeo 1894
- 2025
PARADE ENTRY FORM
$500 Best of Show Prize to be awarded to entry best representing the Old West Historical Theme.
NAME
MAILING ADDRESS
VALID MAILING ADDRESS MUST BE PROVIDED TO RECEIVE PRIZE MONEY
PHONE
EMAIL ADDRESS (REQUIRED)
Use the Back of this Form for the Description of your entry. This information will be printed in the parade program.
I have read the rules and regulations and take the responsibility of informing all participants in our entry of the stated rules.
Signature
$25.00 ENTRY FEE
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO LANDER PIONEER DAYS PARADE COMMITTEE (No Credit Cards)
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE IN NOT LATER THAN JUNE 16.
Please indicate which category you wish to enter:
A. Native American
B. Patriotic/Color Guard
C. Bands
D. Floats
E. Horsedrawn
F. Youth Groups
G. Mounted (Group or Individual)
H. Antique/Classic Farm Equipment
I. Vintage/Antique Vehicle
J. Classic/New Vehicle
K. Historical
Submit ENTRY FORMS to:
Lander Pioneer Days Parade Committee, PO Box 145, Lander, WY 82520 or deliver to: Lander Chamber Office, 160 N. 1st. Street in Lander
The deadline for parade entries is June 16th. See You July 4th ! ! ! ! !
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Floats must be constructed in keeping with the Old West Historical Theme.
2. All entries must proceed in an orderly fashion down Main Street and avoid activities that will hinder the process and safety of the parade.
3. Business Entries should minimize advertising and keep to the Old West Historical theme of the Parade.
4. The cost for any entry is $25.00. This charge is necessary to help defray expenses.
5. Music, drama and dancing are encouraged on floats.
6. Please exercise caution, if float has handouts there is always a possibility of injury to children. IF HANDOUTS ARE USED, THEY MUST BE PASSED OUT BY PEOPLE WALKING THE PARADE ROUTE AT THE SIDE OF THE FLOAT. NO THROWING ITEMS FROM FLOATS/ENTRIES.
7. 1st Place winners in all categories will receive a cash prize and certificate.
8. The parade will be staged on Baldwin Creek at the Lander Valley High School Parking Lot. Parade numbers can be picked up after 8:00 am at the Lander Valley High School Parking Lot. Judging will take place during the parade route so you must be in line and ready.
9. Suggestions are available at the Chamber Office to help with float ideas and float construction. We will try to accommodate any special requests or problems in the lineup.
10. All entries in this parade come under the following classes whether floats, individuals, mounted groups or cars:
A. Native American
B. Patriotic/Color Guard
C. Bands
D. Floats
E. Horsedrawn
F. Youth Groups
G. Mounted (Group or Individual)
H. Antique/Classic Farm Equipment
I. Vintage/Antique Vehicle
J. Classic/New Vehicle
K. Historical
11. The deadline for parade entries is June 16th. See You July 4th ! ! ! ! !
All Entry Forms submitted by the deadline of June 16th will be entered into the parade book. Any entries submitted after the deadline may still be in the Parade, but inclusion in the parade book cannot be guaranteed.
Prize money will be sent to the address provided on this form.
Lander Chamber of Commerce
160 N. 1st Street
Lander, WY 82520
ROUTE
MAY 2025 PROMOTIONS
MAY SUNDAY FUNDAY
10:00 am - 8:00 pm • Excludes May 11th
Earn 200, 600, and 1200 same-day points by playing slots using your Rewards Card. Once you earn your points, visit a kiosk, and choose the “May Sunday Funday” promotion button. The Free Slot Play won will be automatically added to your Rewards Card. Earn up to $60 Free Slot Play per promotional week. Limit of three redemptions per day/per patron.
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CLASSIC MONDAYS
8:00 am - 11:59 pm
By earning same-day points guests 55 and older can receive up to $55 Free Slot Play, a free meal voucher, and a free entry into our $100 Free Slot Play drawings! Swipe your Rewards Card every 555 points to activate additional Free Slot Play!
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SPRING FLOWERS TUESDAYS
10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Earn 200, 400, and 600 same-day points by playing slots using your Rewards Card. Once you earn your points, visit a kiosk, and choose the “Spring Flowers” promotion button. The Free Slot Play won will be automatically added to your Rewards Card. Earn up to $60 Free Slot Play per promotional week. Limit of three redemptions per day/per patron.
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MAY FLOWERS, CASH SHOWERS
HOT SEAT WEDNESDAYS
11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Win your share of $4,500 in Free Slot Play! To be eligible for a Hot Seat just actively play slots machines using your Rewards Card and earn 50 same-day points. Limit of one Hot Seat per day, per patron.
SPRING FLING SPINS THURSDAYS
8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Earn 200, 600, and 1,200 same-day points by playing slots using your Rewards Card. Once you earn your points, visit a kiosk, and choose the “Spring Fling Spins” promotion button. The Free Slot Play won will be automatically added to your Rewards Card. Earn up to $60 Free Slot Play per promotional week. Limit of three redemptions per day/per patron.
FLOWERS AND FORTUNES FRIDAYS
10:00 am - 10:00 pm (Excludes May 2nd and May 23)
Earn 200, 500, and 900 same-day points by playing slots using your Rewards Card. Once you earn your points, visit a kiosk, and choose the “Flowers and Fortunes” promotion button. The Free Slot Play won will be automatically added to your Rewards Card. Earn up to $60 Free Slot Play per promotional week. Limit of three redemptions per day/per patron.
MONEY BAGS SATURDAYS
10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Earn 250 and 500 same-day points by playing slots using your Rewards Card. Once you earn your points, visit a kiosk, and choose the “Money Bags” promotion button to reveal your prize. Free Slot Play won will automatically load to your Rewards Card or Food Offers will be printed out.
Limit of two redemptions per day/per patron.
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ONE-TIME PROMOTIONS
ONE-TIME $5 OFF AT RESTAURANT
8:00 am - 8:59 pm
Any day in May receive a one-time $5 off Restaurant voucher for Wind River Casino or Little Wind Casino. Just earn 250 points by playing slot machines using your Rewards Card. Once you earn your points, visit a kiosk and choose the “One Time $5 Food Offer” promotion button. One prize per patron.
SUNDAY, MONDAY, AND TUESDAY
EARN & GET GIFT OF THE WEEK
MAY 4-27 • 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Earn 2,500 total same-day points to get the gift of the week! Limited quantities.
Earn & Get dates
Week 1 • May 4, 5, 6 | Week 2 • May 11, 12, 13
Week 3 • May 18, 19, 20 | Week 4 • May 25, 26, 27
See Promotions Desk for full details. While supplies last. Exclusions apply. Patron not eligible if receives Continuity offer. One (1) gift per week/per patron.
5 – 5 – 25 • CINCO DE MAYO
MAY 5
1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Actively play slots with your Rewards Card and earn 50 same-day points to be eligible for a Hot Seat. Lucky winners will receive $5 Food Offer, $5 Fuel Voucher, and $25 Free Slot Play! One winner per hour.
Limit of one Hot Seat per day, per patron.
HYDRATE HER HAPPINESS HOT SEATS
MAY 11
12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Here’s you chance to win your Stanley® 30oz Tumbler plus $25 Free Slot Play! All you have to do is play slot machines using your Rewards Card and earn a minimum of 50 same-day points to qualify for a Hot Seat! One drawing each hour.
Limit of 1 Hot Seat per day/per patron.
GRADS & GADGETS
MAY 23 • DRAWINGS AT 8:30
Drawings at 8:30 pm
We’re giving away a stunning array of prizes and score the ultimate grad gift. Start earning points May 1st by playing with your Rewards Card for your chance to win one of these gadgets. Receive one entry for every 50 total points earned.
Prizes include:
• JBL® Charge 5 Bluetooth Speaker
• JBL® Charge 5 Bluetooth Speaker
• VIZIO® 43” Class 4K LED HDR Smart TV
• VIZIO® 43” Class 4K LED HDR Smart TV
• Apple® Air Pods Pro 2
• Apple® Air Pods Pro 2
• Apple® iPad 11-inch: A16 Chip
• Apple® iPad 11-inch: A16 Chip
• Lenovo® IdeaPad Laptop Computer
Limit one prize per patron/promotional day. 9 names drawn. Check in time is between 4:00 pm and 8:15 pm.
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MEMORIAL DAY HOT SEATS HOT SEATS
MAY 26
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Win $100 Free Slot Play or $50 Cash! Just play slot machines using your Rewards Card and earn a minimum of 50 same-day points to qualify for a Hot Seat! One drawing each hour. Limit of 1 Hot Seat per day/per patron.
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BIRTHDAY PROMOTION
MAY 1-31
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
If your birthday month is May, earn 400 same-day points within the month of May and qualify to receive $20 Free Slot Play, and $10 off at any of our restaurants! Visit a kiosk and choose the Birthday promotion button.
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Repeating Events
May 1– 8 44th Annual CWC Art & Photography Exhibit. Showcasing all students enrolled in any art or photography course at CWC during the past academic year at the Peck Arts Center. 2660 Peck Ave., Riverton.
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Beading Social. Visit with others to share ideas for patterns and techniques or to get help. Snacks and drinks provided. 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Frank B. Wise Business Center. 3 Ethete Rd., Fort Washakie.
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Lander Art Center Saturday Morning Jam. 10 a.m. 258 Main St., Lander.
May 6, 13, 20 Drawing Fundamentals: Still Life. Discover the joy of observational drawing, mastering proportion, composition and value with Lander Burton. Tuesdays at the Lander Art Center. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 258 Main St., Lander.
May 6, 13, 20, 27 Yoga at the Lander Library. All ability levels are welcome. Mats are available to borrow or you may bring your own. Classes begin May 6 and run through June 17. Tuesday evenings from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Free. 451 N 2nd St., Lander.
May 7, 14, 21, 28 Stitch & Be Sewcial at the Library. All skill levels and projects are welcome, and mentors are available. Every Wednesday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Free. 202 N. 1st St., Dubois.
May 7, 14, 21, 28 Enhanced Story Time at the Lander Library. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 451 N. 2nd St., Lander.
May Events 2025
May 7, 14, 21 Drawing Fundamentals: Figure Drawing. Experience live figure drawing, exploring anatomy, gesture and personal expression with Lander Burton. Wednesdays at the Lander Art Center. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 258 Main St., Lander.
Single Events
May 1 “Shippen Family Legacy in Dubois.” Join the Dubois Museum to meet the Shippen Brothers as they share their memories, stories and history of their family with Cheryl O’Brien, local historian. The Shippen family were early homesteaders who built several Dubois businesses, including the Rustic Pine Tavern. Free. 2 p.m. 909 W. Ramshorn, Dubois.
May 1 Lander Library’s Lego Club. Ages six to 12. 4 to 4:45 p.m. Free. 451 N. 2nd St., Lander.
May 2–3 Friends of the Riverton Library’s Garage Sale. Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located in the Community Room. All proceeds go to the Riverton Branch Library. 1330 W. Park Ave., Riverton.
May 2–4 Wyoming Trout Unlimited’s Stewardship Conference. Volunteer training, fishing opportunities, a meetand-greet dinner with TU leaders, as well as presentations on key projects, chapter management strategies and ways to get involved. Attendees get tickets to the iF4 film screening and a chance to enter the WYTU sweepstakes. Located at The Inn at Lander. 260 Grandview Dr., Lander.
May 6 Wildlife On Tap: State of the Fisheries. Pushroot Brewing Co. Free. 7 p.m. 595 Main St., Lander.
May 8 Good Stewards Series: Healthy in a Hurry. Learn helpful tips, tricks and recipes to eat and be healthy on a busy schedule. 6 p.m. at the Lander Library. Free. 451 N. 2nd St., Lander.
May 8 Headwinds:Bikepackingthe RedDesertFilm. See the screening of the Wyoming PBS documentary at the Grand Theater in Lander. The film is about four cyclists who bikepack across Wyoming’s Red Desert, discovering the joys and challenges of human-powered travel in a remote landscape. For more information, visit www.wyomingpbs.org/headwinds Free. 6:30 p.m. 250 Main St., Lander.
May 8 Extreme Dwarfanators Wrestling. Los Mini Enmascarados (Mini Masked Wrestlers) perform the unique Mexican Cultural Art Form of Lucha Libre in the ring where they show off their flying aerials, scissor kicks and wheelbarrow holds and defend their title to become a champion. Located at the Rustic Pine Tavern. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $40 for ringside spots. General admission pricing goes up by $5 at the door. Tickets available at www.dwarfanators.com/tour-dates Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. 119 E. Rams Horn, Dubois.
May 9–10 Wild Sheep Webinar Series and Birding Field Trip. Join Dave McDonald, Zoology and Physiology retiree, to learn about birds of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, with a particular focus on seasonal changes in the birds in areas near Dubois. Watch the webinar at the Center in person or via Zoom from 7 to 8 p.m. The field trip on Saturday showcases birding hotspots in the Dubois area to look for a variety of migrating and resident species. 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. 10 Bighorn Ln., Dubois.
May 10 Third Annual Lander Pet Connection Rummage Sale and Pet Adoption Event. Head over to the historic Livery Stable at the Pioneer Museum for a day filled with thrifting fun and adoptable pet snuggles. 8 a.m. 1443 W. Main St., Lander.
May 10 “Fore” the Kids Charity Golf Tournament. Join the Child Development Services of Fremont County for an inspiring day on the Riverton Country Club greens. The Tournament is to raise funds for children in need, providing them with access to education, healthcare and opportunities they might otherwise miss. 9:30 a.m. 4275 Country Club Dr., Riverton.
May 10 Bingo Fundraiser Night. Presented by Paws for Life Animal League – Riverton Animal Adoption Center. Located in the Little Wind Building at the Fremont County Fairgrounds. Great prizes for every winner of each game. Loaded potatoes and yummy drinks available for purchase. A fun night for the whole family. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and games start at 6 p.m. 1010 Fairgrounds Dr., Riverton.
May 15 Business After Hours: Wyoming Outdoor Council. Business After Hours offers the perfect platform for professionals, entrepreneurs and interested individuals to connect. 5:30 to 7 p.m. 236 S. 2nd St., Lander.
May 15 Good Stewards Series: Ten Healthy Habits for Healthy Aging. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. Learn how lifestyle choices may help keep your brain and body healthy as you age. 6 p.m. Free. 451 N. 2nd St., Lander.
For more information, a complete list of events or to request a vacation packet, visit www.windriver.org or call (307)
May 16 Storytime Dance Party at the Lander Library. Monthly dance parties for preschool-aged kids have plenty of songs, stories and dancing. 10:30 a.m. Free. 451 N. 2nd St., Lander.
May 16 Lander Lunch & Learn. Connecting members of the business and broader community. Featuring guest speaker Guardian Flight. Catered by Middle Fork. Free. 12 to 1 p.m. 120 Enterprise Blvd., Lander.
May 16–17 Wyoming Outdoor Weekend and Expo. Located at the Lander Community and Convention Center. Explore the premier outdoor recreation opportunities and vendors in Fremont County and the surrounding area. Free. Visit www. wyomingoutdoorweekend.comfor full details. 950 Buena Vista Dr., Lander.
May 17 “Butch Cassidy at Jakey’s Fork.” Join the Dubois Museum to visit the Jakey’s Fork Homestead; part of the Wind River Visitors Council Adventure Trek Series program. Start the morning with biscuits and a cup of cowboy coffee at Jakey’s Fork Homestead, while Carolyn Gillette and Cheryl O’Brien explain the history of the area. Then visit historic places along the Jakey’s Fork. Spaces are limited. Bring a sack lunch. $15 per person. To register, call the Dubois Museum. 9 a.m. 909 W. Ramshorn, Dubois.
May 17 “Sons of the American Revolution.” Celebrate 250 years of freedom and responsibility at the Riverton Museum for this living
history presentation on the American Revolution by Karl Falken. Learn how the “shot heard around the world” in 1775 echoes today through key American principles and how they shape the world we live in. Featuring hands-on displays of reproduction colonial-era artifacts, period music, historical recipes and more. Free. 11 a.m. 700 E. Park Ave., Riverton.
May 17 Wild Game Cookoff.
Wyoming Wildlife Federation hosts its annual Wild Game Cookoff in partnership with Wyoming Outdoor Weekend. Teams compete to create their best, most creative and delicious wild game, wild caught and wild foraged dishes to be judged by both WWF sanctioned judges and people’s choice. Tasting wild game is free, but a $20 entry fee covers a roll in the raffle ticket game and grants the ability to judge dishes in the people’s choice category. Winners announced at 7 p.m. Live music and beer. 5 to 8 p.m. 950 Buena Vista Dr., Lander.
May 22 “Lander 100 Years Ago –1925.” Join the Pioneer Museum for this Wyoming Community Bank Discovery Speakers Series program. Randy Wise will give an illustrated talk on what life was like in Lander back in the year 1925. Free. 7 p.m. 1443 W. Main St., Lander.
May 24 “Lander Main Street Trek.”
Join Randy Wise on this Wind River Visitors Council Adventure Trek to Lander’s Main Street. Learn about the amazing Main Street history and the buildings and businesses of Lander.
$10 per person; limited space. 10 a.m. 1443 W. Main St., Lander.
May 24 “Being a Pioneer Kid.” The Pioneer Museum hosts a day of education and fun for children to see what it was like to be a kid in a pioneer family. Make some toys that a pioneer kid would have enjoyed, and play some pioneer games. $2 per child; limited enrollment. 1 to 3 p.m. 1443 W. Main St., Lander.
May 24–25 36th Annual Memorial Weekend Gun Show. Join the Wyoming Weapons Collectors Association for a thrilling two-day event filled with a variety of collectors and vendors inside the Fremont Center at the Fremont County Fairgrounds. Whether you’re a seasoned hunter, 2A supporter, firearms collector or a beginner, there’s something for everyone at this event. Doors open at 9 a.m. both days. 1010 Fairgrounds Dr., Riverton.
May 28 A Taste of Ireland Company. After premiering Off-Broadway last season, ‘A Taste of Ireland–The Irish Music & Dance Sensation’ returns to stages across the country in 2025, performing the show that has entertained thousands around the globe. Laugh, cry and jig into the night with a production that is Celtic at the Robert A. Peck Arts Center. 7:30 p.m. 2660 Peck Ave., Riverton.
May 30 “Wild Plants of Mason Draw.” Join the Dubois Museum to visit the Mason Draw near Dubois as part of the Wind River Visitors Council
Adventure Trek Series. Botanists Lynn Stewart and Dr. Randall Terry will be guides to identify the Spring blossoms and rare plants native to this region. Spaces are limited. $15 per person. Bring a sack lunch. Meet at the museum. 10 a.m. $15 per person. Advanced registration required. 909 W. Ramshorn, Dubois.
May 31 “Horned Owl Draper Raptor Experience.” The Riverton Museum hosts the Draper Raptor Experience to bring in Teasdale, the Horned Owl. Join for fun, educational activities and to see Teasdale the Horned Owl up close. Free. 11 a.m. 700 E. Park Ave., Riverton.
May 31 Echoes of History Book Club at the Riverton Branch Library. The first in a new book club series meeting the last Saturday of the month from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. This month’s book is Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr. 1330 W. Park Ave., Riverton.
May 31 Riverton Haunted History Tour. The walk is approximately 1.5 hours in a loop of downtown Riverton locations where we weave together the past and glimpse the personalities that still play a role in our town. Cost is $10 each and payable by cash or Venmo. Wear comfortable shoes and weatherappropriate attire. 7 p.m. to about 8:30 p.m. Meet Alma Law in the parking area at the corner of Main St. and 4th St., Riverton.
For more information, a complete list of events or to request a vacation packet, visit www.windriver.org or call (307) 332-5546.
PHOTO: WYOMING OFFICE OF TOURISM