November 14, 2009
Kane Cemetery Vandalized
Between Halloween and November 4, 2009, someone entered the Kane Cemetery and maliciously vandalized thirteen grave sites. An additional nine sites were vandalized between the hours of 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm on November 13, 2009.
October 07, 2009
Geology Day Set for Bighorn Canyon
As one of the park’s activities during Earth Science Week, the public is invited to gain a better understanding of the canyon during Geology Day October 17, 2009 beginning at 9:00 A.M. at the Bighorn Canyon Visitor Center in Lovell, WY.
September 29, 2009
Bighorn Canyon NRA Preparing for the Winter
Winter will be upon us before we know it and Bighorn Canyon employees have been preparing. Lake levels remain high with a lake level of 3639.48 on September 29, 2009. However, with cold weather on its way, the campgrounds, restrooms, irrigation systems, and fishing cleaning stations have been winterized.
September 09, 2009
Bighorn Canyon Movie Night
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area will be hosting a Movie Night at the Bighorn Canyon Visitor Center in Lovell on September 22, 2009 from 7 – 9 PM to showcase the new movie “The Geology of Bighorn Canyon” and show a preview of the upcoming Ken Burns PBS series “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea.” Refreshments will be provided by Western National Parks Association (WNPA).
August 18, 2009
Bighorn Canyon Visitor Center Hours to Change
The Cal Taggart Visitor Center at Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area will be changing to fall and winter hours effective September 13, 2009. The hours of operation will be 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. seven days a week.
July 30, 2009
August Ranger Programs at Bighorn Canyon
Rangers at Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area have a variety of campground programs planned for the month of August. There is a program for everyone this month.
July 14, 2009
Bighorn Canyon Announces the Second of Three Entrance Fee Free Weekends
We invite you to come and enjoy the park during one of the remaining weekends when entrance fees will be waived:
· July 18-19
· August 15-16
June 30, 2009
July Ranger Programs at Bighorn Canyon
Rangers at Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area have a variety of campground programs and guided tours planned for the month of July. There is a program for everyone this month.
June 24, 2009
Bighorn River Flows High
Due to heavy rain and spring run off, Bighorn River flows are currently at 12,450 cfs. The water in the river is high and swift. The National Park Service encourages people boating on the Bighorn River to use extreme caution and wear personal floatation devises (PDF) at all times.
June 16, 2009
SOME THINGS YOU MAY NEED TO KNOW WHEN VISITING BIGHORN LAKE THIS SUMMER
Bighorn Canyon has activities for everyone. We invite you to come and see what Bighorn Canyon has for you this summer.
June 03, 2009
Bighorn Canyon Announces Three Entrance Fee Free Weekends
Secretary Salazar announced three summer weekends where national park entrance fees will be waived.
May 25, 2009
Public Meetings Scheduled to Discuss Trail and Access Plan for Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area would like to invite the public to attend an open forum public scoping meeting to assist us in writing and establishing a Trail and Access Plan for the park.
