Summer programs at Bighorn Canyon continue

It’s mid-summer, and there are plenty of programs being offered at the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. The following programs can be enjoyed on the south district of the park near Lovell:

Ranch Tours: July 19 and August 2 – Join VIP Mike Bridgeman and VIP Steve Kinney for tours of the Lockhart Ranch. Tours will start at 11 a.m. and go until 3 p.m., depending on the weather.  

Ranger Programs: August 2 – Join MSU intern Emily Clark on a guided walk at Sullivan’s Knob trail. The walk will start at 9 a.m. Learn more about the wildlife, birds and plants along the trail.

August 16 – Join Ranger Christy Fleming and the University of Wyoming Extension office for a Wyoming Walks tour of Hillsboro. Meet at the Lovell Visitor Center at 8 a.m. and car caravan to Hillsboro.

August 30 – Join Ranger Fleming and the Lovell Kane Area Museum for a historic place and people of Bighorn Canyon bus tour. Tickets for the bus tour can be purchased through the Lovell-Kane Area Museum.

Geology: Look for pop-up geology programs at Devil Canyon by VIP geologist Greg Jones throughout the summer.

August 1 – Join VIP Jones at 10 a.m. at Barry’s Landing to explore the fossil wall.

August 8 – Join VIP Jones at 9 a.m. at Horseshoe Bend for a stroll through geologic time.

August 15 – Join VIP Jones at 4 p.m. at Devil Canyon Overlook to learn about the faults and bends that shaped Big Horn Canyon.

August 22 – Join VIP Jones in the Cal S. Taggart Visitor Center between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. to play the Fossil Match Game.

Artist In Residence: Visitors are once again able to enjoy AIR Mike Hansen’s outdoor collection in the Bighorn Canyon Taggart Visitor Center. The painting exhibit will remain in the gallery through the summer.

“Bighorn Canyon hopes you join us for one or more of these programs,” Fleming said. “When attending programs, please have plenty of water, sunscreen, proper shoes and weather appropriate clothing. If you have questions about the programs, call the Bighorn Canyon Visitor Center at 307-548-5406.