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Backpackers who have seen Wyoming's famous backcountry sights insist that the Wind River mountains have better scenery and hiking opportunities than Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks. The 90-mile long Wind River Mountain range form the Continental Divide of the Rocky Mountains in western Wyoming. These rugged and scenic mountains contain four wilderness areas and over 2,900 lakes and ponds. Wyoming's highest mountain, Gannett Peak, is in this mountain range. Favorite destinations include Gannett Peak, Cirque of the Towers, Green River Lakes, Square Top Mountain and Photographer's Point.
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What has the author Joe Kelsey written?
Joe Kelsey has written: 'Climbing and hiking in the Wind River Mountains' -- subject(s): Guidebooks, Hiking, Mountaineering
In which state is the Wind River Range in?
Wyoming.
Are there bears in the wind river range?
There are both Black Bears and Grizzlies in the Wind River Mountains. The Grizzlies are just moving in but you better be ready for them.
Where does the Wind river range lie?
In Western Wyoming, south of Lander and north of Eden.
What has the author Ron Adkison written?
Ron Adkison has written: 'Best easy day hikes, Grand Canyon National Park' -- subject(s): Trails, Guidebooks, Hiking 'Utah's national parks' -- subject(s): Guidebooks, Camping, Hiking, Natural history, National parks and reserves, Outdoor recreation 'Hiking Grand Staircase-Escalante and the Glen Canyon region' -- subject(s): Guidebooks, Hiking 'Best easy day hikes, Grand Staircase-Escalante and the Glen Canyon region' -- subject(s): Guidebooks, Hiking 'Hiking Wyoming's Wind River range' -- subject(s): Guidebooks, Hiking, Mountaineering 'The hiker's guide to California' -- subject(s): Guidebooks, Hiking
What are facts about mountains in Wyoming?
Wyoming is home to a portion of the Rocky Mountains, including the Teton Range and Wind River Range. Gannett Peak, in the Wind River Range, is the highest mountain in Wyoming at 13,809 feet. The state also features unique geological formations like the Devils Tower, a famous igneous intrusion.
Hiking in a major western mountain range?
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What is the biggest mountain in Wyoming?
The tallest peak in Wyoming is Gannett Peak, in the Wind River Mountain Range, at 13,804 feet.
a wide gap in the Wind River Range of the Rocky Mountains?
South Pass
When was Wind River meridian created?
Wind River meridian was created in 1875.
When was Wind River Systems created?
Wind River Systems was created in 1981.
What is the population of Wind River Systems?
Wind River Systems's population is 1,600.
