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So far in 2023, the park has hosted 2,463,202 recreation visits, up 33% from the 1,855,396 visits in 2022.

If you're planning to visit the Park, plan ahead by browsing the top things to know.

University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium is now fully operational and has a lineup of fun events for everyone to enjoy!

The power of the water is incredible.

The warning covers portions of northeastern Converse County and northwestern Niobrara County.

As of 3:15 p.m. Thursday, the Big Wind River level was at 11.93 feet, topping the previous record of 11.8 feet set in 2011.

Many Wyoming motorists and residents have been urged to use caution with extremely high water in the northern and central parts of the state. US 26 between Dubois and Riverton has also been closed.

The National Weather Service advises that people living in flood-prone areas prepare to take action, should flooding develop.

This drone recorded footage of the ice jamming the Bighorn River near Worland, Wyoming. You can see trucks and tractors engulfed by icy water.

The flooding began over the weekend when warm temperatures melted snow and ice jams caused water to back up.