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Contact: Christy Flemming, 307-548-5406
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area has a fun mix of programs for July on both ends of the park.
The following programs can be enjoyed on the South District of the park near Lovell Wyoming:
Crow Drum and Dance Group
July 17 - Volunteer Johnny Tim Yellowtail and his drum and dance group will share a live performance of the historic Crow Push dance and the Crow Hop. Yellowtail will talk about the history and culture behind the performance at the Bighorn Canyon Lovell Visitor Center at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday Tours
NEW this year! Come visit our four historic ranches with a guide! During the month of July we will be offering Tuesday Tours with staff and volunteers. Join our staff and volunteers at 9am at the Visitor Center then drive to the ranch for a tour and special insight to the people and stories of these historic ranches.
July 2 – Ewing-Snell Ranch with Ranger Christy Fleming
July 9 – Mason-Lovell Ranch with Ranger Amanda Bennion
July 16 – Lockhart Ranch with Volunteer Lynn Richardson
July 23 – Hillsboro, MT (Cedarvale Dude Ranch) with Ranger Jen Prentiss
Campground Programs
July 6 – Singing around the campfire is a beloved tradition enjoyed by many people from all over the world! Join Kathy Leonhardt and Ranger Amanda Bennion at the Horseshoe Bend Amphitheatre for Bighorn Canyon’s 6th annual campfire sing along! Come and enjoy songs written about the area, as well as many old traditional cowboy songs known by all
July 19 – It is 1911. Can you imagine riding in a train for days, then in a rickety wagon for several hours to the middle of no-where MT, and finding yourself in a beautiful log home with wall papered walls and a chandelier? In this rustic home you also find plentiful fresh meals from their garden, chicken coup, and orchard. You will be one of the first people to ride through the white water rapids of the Bighorn River, but have the luxury of getting back on a motorized boat! Join Ranger Jen at Horseshoe Bend amphitheater at 7:00 PM to learn more about the life and times of the people from Cedarville Ranch later known as Hillsboro.
July 27 - Have you ever wondered about cowboy history? Ranger Amanda Bennion may be able to answer those questions with the additional fun of roping demonstrations. Come learn about the cowboys who settled in this area, and help us Rope in the West at the Horseshoe Bend amphitheater at 7:00 PM.
Yoga on the Beach
July 20 - Ever thought you would be doing Yoga on the beach while in Wyoming?
Join Suzi Shelhamer from Greybull Yoga Buffs for an hour of rejuvenation on the beach at Horseshoe Bend on Saturday, July 20 at 9am. Bring your own mat or beach towel, a hand towel, and a water bottle.
Saturday Stroll
Join Ranger Jen on a stroll through the park on Saturday mornings. Stay tuned to our Facebook page for specific times and locations.
The following programs can be enjoyed on the North District of the park near Fort Smith, Montana:
Campground Programs
July 6 - Join Youth Conservation Corps crew member Christian Fighter and Park Ranger Matthew Powell for an evening of discovery and storytelling while learning about “Wildlife of the Bighorn.” Meet at the Amphitheater near the Afterbay campground at 7:00 PM.
July 13 - One of the most important aspects of the National Parks is their serenity. Join Park Ranger Heather Taylor and Youth Conservation Corps crew member Maddison Stephens to learn about how modern society impacts “Soundscapes” and the serenity of the National Parks. Meet at the amphitheater near the Afterbay campground at 7:00 PM.
July 27- Off in the distance a series of hoots emanates, you recognize the noise as an owl, but what other than the hoot of an owl can you recognize? Join Youth Conservation Corps crew member Ashlynn Stephens and Park Ranger Matthew Powell for an evening of “Bird of Prey: Owls.” Learn about how different cultures interpret their presence and fun facts you can take with you to impress your friends! Meet at the amphitheater near the Afterbay campground at 7:00 PM.
July 28 - “Eureka! - Gold is Discovered in Montana.” The year was 1862, the country was focused on the Civil War which was in its infancy. John White, however, was about to make a discovery that would soon shift much of the country’s attention to the Montana territory, gold! Join Park Ranger Matthew Powell to learn about how White’s modest discovery led to various events in Montana’s history including statehood. Meet at the amphitheater near the Afterbay campground at 2:00 PM. (Inclement weather location: visitor’s center auditorium)
Yellowtail Dam Visitor Center Programs
July 13 - George Armstrong Custer is infamous for his blunder at the Battle of Little Bighorn, but Custer’s life and career were anything but blunderous. Join Park Ranger Matthew Powell to learn about the life of Custer from childhood up to the very moment before the Battle of Little Bighorn began. Powell’s program “Yellowhair Before Little Bighorn” will be presented at the visitor’s center auditorium at 2:00 PM.
July 21 - Montana provides picturesque views that make for great photos and even film! Join Park Ranger Matthew Powell for “After the West Was Won: A History of Film in Montana” to learn about how not all your favorite movies were filmed where you might think! Meet at the visitor’s center auditorium at 2:00 PM.
Sunday Stroll
July 14 - Join Park Ranger Heather Taylor and Youth Conservation Corps crew member Maddison Stephens on a guided hike of the 3-mile access trail. The hike is across easy terrain and is 2 miles in length, roundtrip. Water and sunscreen should be brought despite the hike’s length and terrain difficulty. Meet at the 3 Mile Access trailhead at 11:00 AM.
BOTH DISTRICTS:
AIS Dogs
Through funding received in 2018 from WASO, IMR has contracted with the Working Dogs for Conservation Foundation to bring mussel-sniffing dogs to the western parks that maintain AIS programs. Bighorn Canyon NRA is one of the parks chosen to host these dogs, and they will be in the park from July 1 through July 13.
The dogs and their handler, Aimee Hurt, will be giving a presentation at the Lovell Visitor Center on July 3 from 5-6PM. Hurt will go in depth about how the dogs do their jobs, what invasives they search out and what other agencies they work with. The dogs will be at the presentation to meet and greet the public.
Aimee will present a second program at the Afterbay campground amphitheater on the North District on July 11 at 6 PM (weather permitting).
# Promotion (#WNPA, #BarkRanger, #BighornCanyon)
July is Bark Ranger Month! Celebrate with us by coming out to Big Horn Canyon National Recreation Area and taking pictures of you enjoying the great outdoors with your four legged friend responsibly! Post your pictures on social media using ALL 3 hashtags (#WNPA, #BarkRanger, #BighornCanyon) and have your name entered into a drawing to win a Bighorn Canyon NRA t-shirt (color and size of your choice) valued at $29.99, courtesy of Western National Parks Association (WNPA).
More Information
Bighorn Canyon staff hopes to see you at one or all of the FREE July programs. If you have questions about these or other programs for the summer, please contact the Cal S. Taggart Visitor Center at 307-548-5406.
Non-NPS Events
Horseshoe Bend Marina is hosting a full moon party on Saturday, July 20th. Contact the marina at 307-548-7230 for more information.
Last updated: June 27, 2019