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Wind River Reservation
Wyoming's only reservation is home to about 5,000 Northern Arapaho and some
2,500 Eastern Shoshone Indians. Sights of interest include the Shoshone Tribal Cul-
tural Center and the grave sites of the two most prominent Shoshone Indians, Chief
Washakie and Lewis and Clark's guide, Sacagawea.
The best time to visit is during the annual three-day powwows. The largest Shos-
hone powwow is the Eastern Shoshone Indian Days Powwow and Rodeo, held the
fourth weekend in June. The largest Arapaho powwow is the Ethete Powwow in late
July.
Cowboys, Hot Springs, and Wide Open
Spaces
Though it is not as large as Montana, Wyoming feels remarkably spacious. This 10-day road
trip includes two tried-and-true cowboy towns, a geological wonder, an outdoors mecca,
four days at a working ranch, and all the beautiful and historical sights in between. As is
true of the other itineraries, the goal is to minimize driving time while maximizing the des-
tinations.
Day 1: Sheridan
Ease into your cowboy experience with a visit to the Trail End State Historic Site. Check
out the Western duds at the legendary King's Saddlery, and don't leave without a King
Ropes baseball cap, which is de rigueur in the West. Wander around town, nosing into
some of the shops and galleries along Main Street. On Friday or Saturday, enjoy dinner
at the Sheridan Palace. Otherwise, head over to Wyoming's Rib & Chop House. Wind
things down at the classic Mint Bar and find a comfy bed at the Mill Inn.
Small Town Rodeos: The Biggest Parties in the West
With more than 100 annual events between May and November, it's hard to drive
through Montana and Wyoming without running into a rodeo. Sit on a sun-baked
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