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![]() Wind River Reservation ![]() It covers nearly three million acres, an area larger than Rhode Island and Delaware combined, and extends fifty-five miles from north to south and seventy miles from east to west. The reservation is beautiful in a stark and lonely way. It is a land of vast open spaces and clear blue sky, with the Wind River Mountains rising on the western horizon. Summer weather is usually hot and dry, while winters can bring heavy snows and bitter cold. The wind blows nearly all of the time. Nevertheless, to the Arapahos, the reservation is the most beautiful place on the earth. It is "the Middle Earth." ![]() Part of the economy is based upon oil and gas. A percentage of the royalties from this natural resource supports the tribal governments. The rest is paid to individual tribal members. In addition, many Arapahos are ranchers who raise Hereford cattle. The tribe also operates the large Arapaho Ranch. ![]() More photographs here... |
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