Rediscover the Winds

Fremont County Museums
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Rediscover the Winds is a podcast by Fremont County Museums. With museums in Dubois, Riverton, and Lander, the Fremont County Museum System is committed to collecting, preserving, and interpreting the stories of Fremont County, Wyoming and the Wind River area. The unique artifacts found at our museums relate the history of central Wyoming with information which, in many cases, can’t be found anywhere else. With the Rediscover the Winds Podcast, we hope to bring some of that history to you, wherever you are listening.

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  1. EPISODE 1

    Rediscover the Winds Season 2 Episode 1: Aviation in Riverton

    Did you know the first airplane flight in the state of Wyoming occurred in Riverton? In this episode, we tell the story of aviation in Riverton. We look at the early aviators of the 1910s. We explore the Golden Age of Aviation in the 1920s-1930s and look at how individuals used planes for recreation and entertainment. We investigate the impact of World War II on aircraft production and delve into the history of Riverton airport, now known as Central Wyoming Regional Airport.

    17 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Rediscover the Winds Season 2 Episode 2: The Railroad in Fremont County

    In this episode, we track the history of the railroad in Fremont County. We investigate the inception of the railroad to its eventual decline. We look at how the opening of reservation lands triggered the creation of the line from Casper to Lander. We also investigate the connection between the railroad and townsites. Finally, we explore the importance of the railroad to industries in the area.

    25 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Rediscover the Winds Season 2 Episode 3: The Automobile, Highways, and Tourism in Fremont County

    In this episode, we explore the history of automobiles and how they were essential to the development of tourism in Fremont County. We look at the history of road improvements and the inception of highways. Further, we investigate how interest in Yellowstone National Park was vital to developments in travel and tourism.

    22 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    Rediscover the Winds Season 2 Episode 4: The Depression & the New Deal: Projects & Progress

    In this episode, we explore the story of the Great Depression in Fremont County. We look at how New Deal programs and projects combatted the financial crisis and how towns and roads were improved during this era. Finally, we investigate the impact of those projects on tourism in Fremont County.

    21 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    Rediscover the Winds Season 2 Episode 5: Hotels in Riverton

    In this episode, we explore the story of hotels in Riverton. We look at the early hotels of the 1900s and investigate the influx of people to the area. We explore factors that led to this population increase including settlement, job opportunities, and the railroad. Additionally, we look at the growth of tourism to the area, including interest in Yellowstone National Park which greatly contributed to the growth of hotels, and later motels, in Riverton.

    16 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    Rediscover the Winds Season 2 Episode 6: Lander Valley Hotels

    In this episode, we explore the story of historic lodging and the establishment of the Lander Valley and Fremont County. We trace the history of lodging in Wyoming from early stagecoach stops and roadhouses to hotels. We look at the early hotels in Lander and investigate the impact the South Pass Gold Rush had on the development of Fremont County. Further, we explore how interest in Yellowstone National Park was a significant driver of Lander's hotel and lodging boom.

    21 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    Rediscover the Winds Season 2 Episode 7: Dubois Hotels (Pre-World War II)

    In this episode, we look at the early hotels and dude ranches as well as the more modern motels and campgrounds. We investigate how the allure of the Old West drove people then and now to Dubois. We explore how interest in Yellowstone National Park, and later Grand Teton National Park, greatly contributed to tourism and a growth of lodging in the area. Further, we look at how hotels also became social hubs for the community with their dance floors, meeting spaces, and restaurants.

    21 min
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Rediscover the Winds is a podcast by Fremont County Museums. With museums in Dubois, Riverton, and Lander, the Fremont County Museum System is committed to collecting, preserving, and interpreting the stories of Fremont County, Wyoming and the Wind River area. The unique artifacts found at our museums relate the history of central Wyoming with information which, in many cases, can’t be found anywhere else. With the Rediscover the Winds Podcast, we hope to bring some of that history to you, wherever you are listening.

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  • Creator
    Fremont County Museums
  • Episodes
    19
  • Seasons
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
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