Wildland Romance
U.S. Highway 14A one mile easat of Lovell.
Bighorn National Recreation Area Headquarters
(307) 777-4600

Many native Americans and early 19th century beaver trappers left their moccasin tracks at this very site, while crossing between the Bighorn Mountains to the east and the Absaroka Moutains to the west. The view of wildlife and wildland landscapes has changed dramatically since that time, and so has our understanding of all life’s connection to the land, water and air.

Wildland spaces and contrasting landscapes make Wyoming a special place for people and wildlife. Wide-open spaces provide a special need for free-ranging herds of elk, deer, bighorn sheep and pronghorn antelope. From this agrcultural island on the north edge of the Bighorn Basin you are surrounded by wildland expanses and a contrast of mountains, rivers and prairie. The Pryor Mountains to the north, the Owl Creek Mountains to the south, and Bighorns and Absarokas all contribute to the basin’s wildlife diversity.

Pioneers began farming and raising livestock in this area in the late 1800s because of its temperate climate, wide open spaces and landscape diversity. Both wildlife and people have benefitted and share the wide open spaces and contrasting landscapes.

Abundant wildlife, natural wonders and western culture have always allured and enchanted the human spirit. We hope your spirit will be strengthened by your visit to this special piece of Wyoming’s Wildlands.