Wilderness Exhibition

June ? August, the White River Museum will have a special Wilderness Exhibition to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act of 1964 and our Flattops Wilderness?s vital part to its history with Arthur Carhart?s visit to Trapper?s Lake in the early 1920′s and subsequent recommendations to designate for preservation and protection in its natural condition.

The Rio Blanco County Historical Society and White River Museum are bringing to life Trappers Lake, Hunting, Fishing, Recreation, Outfitters, Teddy Roosevelt and the original residents, the Northern Utes, with new exhibits.