Riverton, WY

united states

Riverton serves as Fremont County's largest city in central Wyoming's Wind River Valley, positioned where the Wind and Little Wind Rivers meet. US Highway 26 provides the main route through town, connecting to Casper 100 miles northeast and the national parks to the northwest, while Highway 789 links to Lander 25 miles south. The city features Central Wyoming Regional Airport with Denver flights and serves as a regional hub for agriculture and energy. A life-sized bronze sculpture of Chief Washakie, the legendary Shoshone leader who lived over 100 years, stands prominently in City Park.