Park stories

Proof of Life. Tent Circles at Bighorn Canyon

Tipi Rings Outline the Circle of Domestic Life One of the most ephemeral of archaeological artifacts, the tipi ring, or tent circle, is a rich source of data concerning domestic practices of the Plains Indians, including the Crow peoples, within the...

Mahogany on the Decline.

Solving the puzzle of dying curl-leaf mountain mahogany trees in Bighorn Canyon, Wyoming A battle for supremacy is raging on the border between Wyoming and Montana in Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, but it’s probably not visible to the...