Bighorn Basin
Bighorn Basin is a high-altitude interior valley where Wyoming and Montana meet, bridging the Bighorn Mountains and Yellowstone-linked ranchlands.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Western United States |
| Subregion | Rocky Mountains |
| Country | United StatesCanada |
| State | WyomingMontana |
| County | Big Horn County |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 44 |
| Longitude | -107 |
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12:53 PM LOCAL TIMEThe Bighorn Basin is a broad, semi-arid landscape spanning portions of Wyoming and Montana. It’s defined by the confluence of major rivers like the Bighorn and Powder and flanked by mountain ranges: the Bighorn Mountains to the west and higher peaks of the Absaroka and Foster ranges to the north and south. The basin is a corridor of ranching heritage, fossil-rich plains, and key wildlife migration pathways, offering visitors access to wildlife viewing, historic trails such as the Beartooth Highway, and regional gateways to nearby national parks and forests. Expect variable weather—hot summers and cold winters—and opportunities for outdoor pursuits from hunting and fishing to cross-country drives, with services concentrated in towns like Rawlins, Sheridan, and Havre at its margins.
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