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SUMMER FUN @ BIG HORN, Barry's Landing!
Area map of Big Horn    Detailed map

Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area was established by an act of Congress on October 15, 1966, following the construction of the Yellowtail Dam by the Bureau of Reclamation. This dam, named after the famous Crow chairman Robert Yellowtail, harnessed the waters of the Bighorn River and turned this variable stream into a magnificent lake. Archeological and historical resources complement the natural scene. About one third of the area is within the Crow Indian Reservation.

Bighorn Lake extends 71 miles (114 km) through Wyoming and Montana, 55 miles (89 km) of which are held within spectacular Bighorn Canyon. The Recreation Area is composed straddles the northern Wyoming and southern Montana borders. There are two visitor centers and other developed facilities in Fort Smith, Montana and near Lovell, Wyoming. The Afterbay Lake below the Yellowtail Dam is a good spot for trout fishing and wildlife viewing for ducks, geese and other animals. The Bighorn River below the Afterbay Dam is a world class trout fishing area. North of Lovell, there is a spot where one can stand on the canyon rim, shout, and hear a "triple echo."

Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area is a lesser known treasure waiting to be discovered. It boasts breath-taking scenery, countless varieties of wildlife, and abundant recreational opportunities, such as boating, fishing, ice fishing, camping, and hiking. Bighorn Canyon offers visitors what few other National Park areas can, that of solitude, serenity, and beauty. In the midst of our chaotic world, this is a truly unique quality.

Big Horn Canyon from Barry's Landing on Tawney and David's speed boat!  What a great day!

MOM & Ted had to keep Tawney's dog 'Keepers' happy with a tummy rub!	Teenagers just cannt be without their cell phones.	MOM named these "Kissing Rock".
Just such stunning beauty.	MOM & Tawney on the boat.	Kurt enjoying the sun & water.

David and the JUMPING ROCK!

Here is 'Jumping Rock'.	Climbing up ...	Climbing up ...	getting ready to jump ...	getting ready to jump ...
JUMP!!	Tawney, Mattie and Lanie, just watched.	GETTING Ready AGAIN!	JUMP AGAIN!

On the boat with Captain David!

At dinner camp, Kurt and Zachary climbed all the way to the top.

WOW! We saw a (for real) Wild Horse!

Scenery as you enter the Big Horn Canyon.	Info about the wild horses.	WILD HORSE, with the Zoom Lense,	We actually got a picture of a wild horse.	This is the wild horse range at the entrance of Big Horn Canyon, going to Barry's Landing.

MOM & Ted having fun!                   Evening Sunset!          

We had a wonderful day on the water!

Mary & Kurt
.... on the road in Montana ...