Lander Area Chamber of Commerce 2014 Travel and Relocation Guide | Page 13

buggies, wagons, amd carriages available for rent and had ample space to store personal vehicles. Just like in modern times, people used the available transportation for more than just work. The coming of the railroad made Lander a central hub for travelers while at the same time providing the much needed ability to transport and receive goods. Times may have changed dramatically since the pioneers came across these vast open spaces, but the town of Lander and its residents remain the forward-thinking, progressive pioneers that our ancestors would be proud of. Quick Pronunciation Guide You’ll sound like a native in no time! Popo Agie: (as in, “I’m going fishing along the Popo Agie River.”): po-po-zsha po-po-zsha Dubois: Dubois (as in, “After I have a great time in Lander, I’m going north to check out Dubois.”): Doo-boyz Doo-boyz Louis Lake: (as in, “Along the Loop Road there’s a beautiful spot called Louis Lake.”): Loo-e Lake Washakie: (as in, “Chief Washakie was an important figure in Shoshone history.”): Wash-a-key Wash-a-key Sacagawea: (A Shoshone woman who interpreted for the Lewis & Clark Expedition; “bird woman” or “boat launcher”); Sak-cah’ jah-we-ah”) www.landerchamber.com 13