Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

UPDATE | Wildfire Reported In Yellowtail Wildlife Habitat Management Area

On Saturday, March 21, a wildfire burning in thick riparian vegetation was reported in the Yellowtail Wildlife Habitat Management Area.

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By Compiled From NPS Releases - March 27th, 2026

Attention Birders: The 125th Annual Christmas Bird Count Begins This Week

The 125th Annual Christmas Bird Count begins this week. Here's a list of national parks hosting events.

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By Justin Housman - December 10th, 2024

Reservoir At Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area Getting Low For Launches

Lakes Mead and Powell aren't the only ones in the National Park System that are getting low. At Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area in Wyoming and Montana, the lake level is getting low for launches.

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August 12th, 2021

Deaths Rising In National Park System

Heat killed a backpacker at Grand Canyon National Park, just one of several deadly incidents in the National Park System in recent days.

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June 22nd, 2021

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Coping With Coronavirus: Phased Openings Coming To National Parks

When the gates to national parks swing open in the coming weeks, expect to find initial restrictions as to what you can do and where you can go, restrictions that will be eased based on the current coronavirus status. In some cases, states might require non-residents coming into their states for non-work-related purposes to self-isolate for two weeks.

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April 29th, 2020

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Join A Ranger-Led Kayak Program At Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

National seashores and national lakeshores are not the only places in the National Park System to paddle your boat. At Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area in Wyoming and Montana there's a huge reservoir perfect for paddling. And this summer rangers will help you get into the sport.

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June 3rd, 2019

Artist In Residence Jonathan Lisonbee At Bighorn Canyon

Jonathan Lisonbee will be the first of four Artists In Residence at Bighorn Canyon this year.

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April 15th, 2019

Christmas Bird Count Returning To Bighorn Canyon NRA

After many dedicated years of organizing the Kane Christmas Bird Count, Jennifer and Neil Miller have passed the torch back to Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area in Wyoming and Montana. The Christmas Bird Count will be held on Saturday, December 15. All birders, or those interested in birding, are welcome to join.

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December 5th, 2018

Final Body From Boat Accident Recovered At Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

The last of three victims of a mysterious boat accident has been recovered from the waters of Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area.

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August 18th, 2018

Mysterious Boating Accident Leaves Two Dead, One Missing At Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

A mysterious boating accident has left two dead and another missing and presumed dead at Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area in northern Wyoming and southern Montana. Search efforts continued Thursday, five days after the single-vessel accident, for the missing man.

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August 16th, 2018

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