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Saturday, July 31 2010, 7:00pm

by Lander Chamber of Commerce

David Hurst Thomas, author and current curator of Anthropology at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, will talk about a Central Nevada Native American high altitude residential site in an evening lecture in Dubois on July 31. The Dubois Museum-sponsored talk, "Thoughts on Alta Toquima", will be held at 7 p.m. in the Dennison Lodge in the Dubois Museum complex.

The Alta Toquima site, located at 11,000 feet on Mt. Jefferson in central Nevada, is almost identical to the "High Rise Village" site in the Wind River Mountains near Dubois. That site is also located above 11,000 feet. Thomas and Wyoming archaeologist Richard Adams, who discovered the High Rise Village site in 2006, have compared notes and concluded both residential sites were constructed by Shoshone Indians about 1,500 years ago. Only a few high-altitude village sites were previously thought to exist, but archaeologists now believe they were part of a common survival strategy for the Shoshone Indians. Despite the 500 miles that separate Altima Toquima and the High Rise Village site, dwellings at the sites appear to have been similar in construction. Stone tools and weapons found at the site are also similar.

Thomas, a specialist in Native American archaeology, holds four degrees from the University of California, Davis, including a Ph.D. He also earned a Doctor of Science Degree from The University of the South. He has taught at Columbia University, New York University, University of California, Davis, University of Florida, University of Nevada and the City College of New York. He has lectured in more than forty countries. Thomas has written 30 books, edited 90 additional volumes, and written more than one-hundred scientific papers. His most recent book is the award-winning Skull Wars: Kennewick Man, Archaeology, and the Battle for Native American Identity.

For more information about the Thomas talk or other Dubois Museum programs, please call 307-455-2284. To learn more about what Wind River Country has to offer, or to request a vacation packet, please visit us at http://www.wind-river.org call 800-645-6233 and fan us on Facebook at Wyoming's Wind River Country and follow us on Twitter under WindRiverWY.

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Lander, Wyoming has a vibrant, progressive business community that is proud of the entrepreneurs both large and small who have achieved success in Lander.

The Do Business section contains information and resources that will help you successfully start or relocate your business in Lander. Lander is in a prime location next to the Wind River Indian Reservation and on a main thoroughfare to Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks. Lander, Wyoming is more than a picturesque western tourism town located next to the Wind River Mountains. Lander has solid communication and transportation networks, making it possible to “Do Business Where You Want To Live”.

Lander Wyoming is located in what is known as the Greater Yellowstone Eco-system. Lander borders the Wind River Indian Reservation and is the county seat for Fremont County. Our location has helped create diverse employment possibilities.

Lander is home to countless federal and state agencies such as the Department of Environmental Quality, United States Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Wyoming Game and Fish as well as local government entities. Lander’s location in western Wyoming has created employment opportunities in the fields of outdoor education, conservation, in addition to the oil, gas and minerals industries. Growth in the health care industry and education (both secondary and post secondary education) also continue to create fantastic employment opportunities.

The Lander to Dubois corridor is historically the most popular travel route to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks for good reason.

No other route can match the wealth of scenic, historic, and authentic experiences you will find in the heart of the Wind River Country. Native American culture, westward migration, military, ranching, and natural history have blended together to create a Real. Western. Spirit.

Cowboys, naturalists, artists and everyone in between feel at home in Lander and extend that feeling and hospitality to all of our guests.

The Lander Area Chamber of Commerce is a dynamic member-driven organization that promotes economic development and tourism in the Wind River Country. The Lander Area Chamber of Commerce has members in Lander, Dubois, Riverton, Ft. Washakie, Casper, Atlantic City and Rock Springs.

The Lander Area Chamber of Commerce strives to build a stronger, more diverse economic climate that is beneficial to the entire area known as Wind River Country. Click on the, "Join the Chamber" link below to become part of a team of entrepeneurs who care as much about our communities as our businesses.

The Wind River Indian Reservation hosts numerous pow wows throughout the summer and is rich in western and Native history.

Chief Washakie was known as a tremendous leader, statesman and warrior. When Chief Washakie died at the age of 102 he was accorded a full military funeral, the only known military funeral to be given an Indian Chief. The cavalry from Fort Washakie provided the escort and the procession stretched out for nearly two miles. Another famous Shoshone, Sacajawea has been honered with more statues, monuments and landmarks than any other woman in the United States. Sacajawea joined the Lewis and Clark expedtion in 1804. Sacajawea's skill as a translator, guide, and negotiator was a major influence on the success of the expedtion. Sacajawea was laid to rest at Fort Washakie on the Wind River Reservation in 1884.

The drive from Lander in Wind River Country to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks is a short 3 hours. From Lander, you travel up Highway 287 through the Wind River Indian Reservation, home of the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho Tribes, and one of the most culturally significant areas in Wyoming. Historically, the Lander to Dubois was the most popular travel route to Yellowstone and with good reason. From the Wind River Reservation you travel to Dubois, WY home of the largest Big Horn Sheep heard in the lower 48 states, then up and over Togwotee Pass on the Centennial Scenic Byway. Lander and Dubois are known by visitors as authentic destinations that feature wonderful history and museums, spectacular outdoor recreational opportunities, fantastic restaraunts, events and accommodations. Don't miss your chance to see the Real West on your way to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.