THERMOPOLIS — The Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation’s Bighorn Basin Outdoor Recreation Collaborative invites you to join the annual Bighorn River Blueway Trail float on Aug. 23 in Thermopolis.  

The Bighorn River Blueway Trail is an idea proposed by the Bighorn Basin Outdoor Recreation Collaborative (BBORC). It is a water trail starting at the Wedding of the Waters in Thermopolis and ending near Lovell. For nearly four years, the BBORC has been working on this idea: strategically mapping out the river and working with the Bureau of Land Management and other partners to increase access within the section between Greybull and Lovell. Once completed, the BBORC plans to have formal maps created that outline the entire route and list important safety and access information, making it a recreational destination and opportunity that residents and visitors will enjoy.

The float will start at 10 a.m. at the Wedding of the Waters in Thermopolis and end at Hot Springs State Park. The Wedding of the Waters is located at 400 U.S. Highway 20.

The boat ramp at Hot Springs State Park will be under construction, so participants are encouraged to plan their watercraft retrieval accordingly. To ensure a smooth experience for everyone, attendees are asked to refrain from bringing driftboats or larger vessels that would need to use the ramp. Parking is limited, so arriving early or carpooling is advisable. Don’t forget to bring your own watercraft, such as kayaks, canoes, small rafts or inflatables, and all necessary equipment for a safe and enjoyable float.

Watch for updates regarding the float at wyorec.info/2025BighornBluewayFloat.

For more information about the Bighorn River Blueway Trail project or the upcoming float, email Outdoor Recreation Coordinator Amy Crawford at Amy.Crawford@wyo.gov. 

Learn more about the Bighorn Basin Outdoor Recreation Collaborative by visiting wyooutdoorrecreation.wyo.gov.