Wind River Mountains
About 6 miles west of Pinedale on U.S. Highway 191

You are looking into the Wind River Mountain Range. So named by Indians and translated into English. These mountains are still in the ice age. The seven largest glaciers in the Rocky Mountains are here. Numerous smaller glaciers also remain.

This side of the mountains comprises the Birdger Wilderness. These 383,000 acres can be traversed only by foot or by horseback. The renewable resources of these national forest lands are managed in the combination that best meets the needs of the American people. The Wind River Mountian country provides some of the best fishing in the United States. There is also good hunting for elk, deer, moose, bighorn sheep, and bear.

Six major lakes just outside of the wilderness are being developed by the Forest Service to provide picnic and camp sites. Tourist accomodations are available in the Pinedale area. Additional information on this area may be obtained from the Chamber of Commerce or the Forest Ranger in Pinedale.