News Release

Bighorn Canyon is Modifying Operations to Implement Latest Health Guidance

Pasqueflower in the Visitor Center flower bed (2019)

NPS

News Release Date: March 27, 2020

Contact: Christy Fleming, 307-548-5406

Lovell Wy: – Bighorn Canyon is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of March 28, 2020, the Bighorn Canyon Cal S. Taggart Visitor Center is closed until further notice. The Yellowtail Dam Visitor Center is closed for the winter. All trails, campgrounds, historic sites, and outdoor facilities in the park remain open to provide healthy outdoor options for the public.

Bighorn Canyon staff will be posting virtual tours and photos on all social media platforms.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BighornCanyonNRA/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bighorncanynps/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BighornCanyNPS

The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners at Bighorn Canyon is our number one priority. The National Park Service (NPS) is working with the federal, state, and local authorities to closely monitor the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. We will notify the public when we resume full operations and provide updates on our website and social media channels.

The NPS urges visitors to do their part when visiting a park and to follow CDC guidance to prevent the spread of infectious diseases by maintaining a safe distance between yourself and other groups; washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth; covering your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze; and most importantly, staying home if you feel sick.

For high-risk populations, such as the elderly and people with underlying conditions, we ask that they take extra caution and follow CDC guidance for those at higher risk of serious illness.

Updates about NPS operations will be posted on www.nps.gov/coronavirus. Please check with individual parks for specific details about park operations. www.nps.gov