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Bighorn Canyon - 2019 Guided Kayak Program Dates

7 Kayaks with 11 people paddling up river in Bighorn Canyon.
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News Release Date: June 1, 2019

Contact: Christy Flemming, 307-548-5406


Bighorn Canyon is again offering a guided kayak program this year on Bighorn Lake.
 

Programs will be presented on both ends of the lake. The programs will cover proper paddling techniques, self-recovery of a capsized kayak, general safety precautions, and fun facts about Bighorn Canyon presented by park rangers.

 

These excursions will be offered free of charge on a first come, first served basis for up to 10 participants. Up to 5 participants with their own equipment are welcome to join for a total of 15. All participants must call ahead and register with Bighorn Canyon NRA.

 

To register for programs on the South District call the Bighorn Canyon NRA Visitor Center at 307-548-5406. To register for programs on the North District call the Yellowtail Dam Visitor Center at 406-666-9961.

 

All trips are subject to cancellation at the guide’s discretion, such as for bad weather. Registered participants will be informed if there is a cancellation. If you must cancel your reservation, please do so as soon as possible to allow us time to fill the vacancy.

 

South District

Date Time  Description

June 20 11:00 AM- 2:00 PM Horseshoe Bend to Crooked Creek

July 11 11:00 AM- 2:00 PM Horseshoe Bend to Crooked Creek

July 13 9:00 PM- Midnight Full moon Horseshoe Bend to Crooked Creek

July 25 11:00 AM- 2:00 PM Horseshoe Bend to Crooked Creek

August 1 11:00 AM- 2:00 PM Horseshoe Bend to Crooked Creek

 

North District

Date Time Description

June 22 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Ok-A-Beh to Box Canyon

June 29 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Ok-A-Beh to Box Canyon

July 20 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Ok-A-Beh to Box Canyon

August 3 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Ok-A-Beh to Box Canyon

August 10 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Ok-A-Beh to Box Canyon



Last updated: June 1, 2019

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area South District Visitor Center
20 US Hwy 14A

Lovell, WY 82431

Phone:

307 548-5406
(307) 548-5406 is the South District in Lovell, WY. (406) 666-9961 is the North District in Fort Smith, MT.

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