Lander: US 287 - Southeast

Lander has served as the county seat of Fremont County in central Wyoming since the late 19th century. Set on the Middle Popo Agie River beneath the eastern approaches to the Wind River Range, it is a regional centre closely tied to public lands and ranching country. Sinks Canyon State Park lies south of town, where the river disappears into a limestone cavern called the Sinks before returning to the surface at the Rise. Each July, Lander Pioneer Days brings a parade, rodeo and community events, continuing a local tradition dating to 1890. See how Lander fits within the Wind River Range and wider Wyoming by browsing webcams nearby.

Wyoming stretches from the Montana border to its frontiers with Colorado and Utah, encompassing the high Rockies, broad basins, and Great Plains. The Continental Divide crosses the state, while the Wind River and Bighorn River drain contrasting sides of its interior. In the northwest, Yellowstone National Park—established in 1872 as the world’s first national park—and Grand Teton National Park place geothermal country and sharp mountain relief at the centre of Wyoming’s identity. Ranching remains integral to its open-country culture, alongside communities shaped by railroads, energy, and outdoor travel. Discover how Wyoming connects with the wider American West by browsing webcams nearby.

The Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts define much of the United States — their ports, fisheries and trade routes have long tied the country’s economy to the wider world. Between them, the Rocky Mountains, Great Plains and Mississippi River basin form sharply different regions, from high western ranges to broad agricultural heartlands. Cities carry much of the national story: New York’s Statue of Liberty, a gift from France dedicated in 1886, remains an enduring symbol, while Washington, DC concentrates major federal institutions. Indigenous nations have shaped these lands for millennia, and their living cultures remain essential to the country’s identity. Find related webcams in the surrounding areas to build a fuller picture of the United States.