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Shoshoni

Shoshoni, a small community which enjoys the beauty of the Owl Creek Mountains at its edge, was named for the Shoshone Indian Tribe and translates to “Little Snow.” Located one mile east of the Wind River Indian Reservation, Shoshoni is the headquarters for Boysen State Park, which is approximately 14 miles north on U.S. Hwy. 20.

Hunters consider the area around Shoshoni a virtual paradise, boasting the largest herd of pronghorn antelope in the world. In addition, elk, moose, mule deer, mountain sheep and bear are plentiful along with many varieties of game birds.

Rockhounds will want to explore Copper Mountain which is located a short 13 miles north of town. In this area you can see old abandoned mines and prospector diggings and find petrified wood, agate, tourmaline and quartz. It has also proven to be fertile hunting grounds for arrowheads and other American Indian artifacts.