EVENTS
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
8 am - 5 pm
Starts and ends in Lander
Free to the public; requires signup.
Red Desert Greatest Hits Tour!
This tour is designed for new-comers to the Red Desert, or for others who want a refresh! We’ll do a drive-by and some short walks to view the Greatest Hits of Wyoming’s Northern Red Desert. This tour will cover the northern heart of the Red Desert – a wild remote and rugged landscape with the largest concentration of BLM wilderness study areas in Wyoming, the southern anchor of the longest mule deer migration in the world, the largest living sand dune complex in the U.S., a rare desert elk herd, and a vast array of other wildlife, scenic vistas and colorful land forms. It is also a place that tells the history of Indigenous and recent human migration and use – a rich cultural landscape, which is still a working landscape today.
Read or download our tour description for more information HERE or see below.
Sign up by sending an email to INFO@FRIENDSOFTHEREDDESERT.ORG
WE’RE HIRING!
FRIENDS OF THE RED DESERT COORDINATOR
Job Title: Coordinator
Work Type: Part-time; hired through an annual contract; reports to Board of Directors
Location: Can be conducted remotely; location preferred in Lander or Red Desert region
Position Summary:
The Coordinator position supports the day-to-day operations of Friends of the Red Desert, a small grassroots-based nonprofit focused on stewarding the Northern Red Desert. This role is highly collaborative and requires a self-starter who can manage multiple responsibilities, and who has excellent organization and communication skills.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Social Media and Public Communications
o Manage social media accounts; update website
o Help set up and manage membership email system & newsletters
o Help organization leadership develop other communication materials
Program Support & Coordination
o Assist in planning and organizing projects and events
o Help coordinate volunteers, field activities, and partner engagement
o Help improve general communications and operations as needed
o Support volunteer engagement in leadership and programs of FRD
Administrative Support
o Working with Board of Directors, help schedule meetings and other outreach to FRD members and grassroots leadership network
o Maintain databases and records as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
Passion for grassroots and community engagement
Familiarity with Wyoming wildlife and public lands topics
Experience with basic office software, social media platforms and email tools
Prior nonprofit, volunteer, or project coordination experience preferred
SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION
Part-time (estimated 10 hours per week, flexible schedule; competitive pay for the right person)
Some evening or weekend work may be required for events
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Small, mission-driven team of volunteers with a collaborative culture
Combination of remote work, office tasks, and occasional fieldwork
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position and relevant experience. Submit to info@friendsofthereddesert.org. Position is open until filled.
Find a pdf copy of this announcement here.
NEWS
Riverton Ranger: May 3, 2025
Ode to the Red Desert: ‘Headwinds’ captivates
[Background: Wyoming PBS’ film “Headwinds” about a bike-packing trek though the beautiful Red Desert was premiered on the big screen in Lander on May 8th, and later in Rock Springs on May 14th.]
300-square-mile expanse stretching from the southern tip of the Wind River Range to the northern fringe of Colorado, the Red Desert of Wyoming is dry, desolate, and seldom traveled. Though most of the region is public land, a lack of paved roads and signage keep it out of the public eye. Online information is limited to obscure blog posts and trip reports, and accurate, widely available maps are few.
In May 2024, four mountain-loving cyclists from Lander took a chance on the unknown and ventured out to the Red Desert for a three-day, 100-mile bikepacking traverse. For all involved, the intimate human-powered adventure delivered the full spectrum of adversity and joy – a lasting first impression of the desert’s character. READ MORE..
Cowboy State Daily: July 10, 2025
Bill Sniffin: Wyoming's Red Desert Is A Vast Deep Sea – It Will Swallow You
Wyoming is so famous for its national parks, its towering mountain ranges, its spectacular canyons, and amazing river systems. Wow, what a place.
But to me, the place I might just love the most is our vast Red Desert.
I have always called this 5.5 million-acre place the loneliest place in the loneliest state. READ MORE…
