| Yellowtail Dam Named in honor of Robert Yellowtail, former Crow
tribal chairman and reservation superintendent. The dam creates one of the largest
reservoirs on the Missouri River tributary system. The dam is 160 meters (525 feet)
high and of the arch type.
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 Drive, walk or ride
your bike up to the OK-A-BEH Big Horn Canyon Marina. It is a beautiful 10 mile winding
road with spectacular vistas. While at the marina you can swim,
sun, boat, take photos, fish, and even collect unusual pieces of driftwood.
Hike the OM-NE-A-TRAIL which starts at the dam and ends at the marina. It is a three mile long hike and awesome, although it can be a bit muddy depending on weather conditions. Check out the old HEAD GATES – a tiny little path leading to a nice place to sit, ponder and skip stones. |
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The wildlife of the Bighorn Canyon is as varied as the
land, To the north is short grass prairie, once home to the herds
of buffalo. Many of the smaller animals, such as skunks, cottontails, coyotes, and
rattlesnakes, are seen frequently throughout the park. More than 200 species of birds,
including many kinds of waterfowl, have been seen in the park. Each plant and animal
species is adapted to the particular conditions of temperature,
moisture, and landform within one or more of the park’s four primary zones. |
