Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site

Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site Come enjoy the petroglyphs and pictographs, access to thousands of acres of public land, and some of the best camping in the state!

Saturday, September 5Judging and public tasting at 12:30pmBring your family and friends out to the annual Dutch-oven coo...
08/30/2026

Saturday, September 5
Judging and public tasting at 12:30pm

Bring your family and friends out to the annual Dutch-oven cooking contest and games!

If you are planning to participate in cooking, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/Y4bDVtyq9hfso1wD6

Click the link above for more info, or call the park at 307-469-2234.

Annual Dutch-Oven Cooking ContestJoin us for our 3rd annual Dutch-oven cooking contest!-You may prepare a one-pot main d...
08/22/2026

Annual Dutch-Oven Cooking Contest

Join us for our 3rd annual Dutch-oven cooking contest!
-You may prepare a one-pot main dish, dessert or both.
-All meals must be prepared at the park.
-You may pre-cut your meat, veggies or fruit.
-Meals must be ready for tasting & serving by 12:30pm, which will be judged by a panel and then offered to the public for sampling and enjoyment.
-Family games - tug o’ war, 3-legged race, relays and trivia!

Pre-Register for Event: https://forms.gle/Y4bDVtyq9hfso1wD6

Atlatl: What in the world is that?It is the hunting tool that pre-dates the bow and arrow. Simply described, it is a sp...
08/15/2026

Atlatl: What in the world is that?

It is the hunting tool that pre-dates the bow and arrow. Simply described, it is a spear thrower; it is an extension of your arm used to throw a spear or dart faster and farther than by hand alone.

Atlatls have been found and used all over the world. Wyoming’s oldest known atlatl was discovered by Dr. George Frison and his team at Spring Creek Cave near Ten Sleep, and is believed to be around 2,000 years old.

Today, visitors had the chance to throw 6-ft darts using an atlatl. Some went home with cardboard mammoth meat, and others went home hungry (park staff included). 🤣 🤣

08/09/2026

Bighorn Sheep are native to Wyoming, and are often found in rocky terrain. Sometimes you have to look hard to find them, bighorn sheep coloring often blends in to the sides of the mountains.

Bighorn sheep rams have large curled horns that can weigh 30 or more pounds. Imagine carrying 4 gallons of milk on top of your head climbing up the side of a cliff. 😳

Pollinators delight! Our pollinator garden is in full swing. Come out anytime to see what’s flying around. So far, we h...
08/07/2026

Pollinators delight!

Our pollinator garden is in full swing. Come out anytime to see what’s flying around. So far, we have seen Monarch butterflies, Swallowtail butterflies, Fritillary butterflies, all sorts of bees, Bumbles included, and hummingbirds!

If you were at the Big Horn County Fair Parade yesterday, you may have seen us! There was a great turnout of people, de...
08/02/2026

If you were at the Big Horn County Fair Parade yesterday, you may have seen us! There was a great turnout of people, despite the heat, and so many smiling faces!

We enjoyed celebrating the county and our country’s 250th anniversary of independence with everyone. Thank you everyone for your support and enthusiasm!

P.S. We got 2nd place for best float!

What a wonderful group of people to join our Artist in Residence, Alexandra Hansen, for a paint in the park celebrating ...
07/25/2026

What a wonderful group of people to join our Artist in Residence, Alexandra Hansen, for a paint in the park celebrating the country's 250th anniversary.

Participants were encouraged to use their imagination, and each picture came out different. Thank you to all who joined us, and huge thank you to Alexandra for her excitement and enthusiasm for art in the parks!

Wyoming Arts Council
Wyoming State Parks

Our Bat Walk is this Friday — join us at Park HQ at 8:30PM for a program about bats and a walk with an echo meter bat de...
07/23/2026

Our Bat Walk is this Friday — join us at Park HQ at 8:30PM for a program about bats and a walk with an echo meter bat detector! 🦇✨

🎨 Join Aladdin artist Alexandra Hansen for a special Artist in Residence program at Medicine Lodge State Archaeological ...
07/20/2026

🎨 Join Aladdin artist Alexandra Hansen for a special Artist in Residence program at Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site.

📅 July 25, 2026
🕙 10:00 a.m.
📍 Petroglyph Cliff

Learn more: www.facebook.com/events/1777159256599445

Event is subject to change.

Family Fun Day was a success! The Slip 'n Slide was a welcome reprieve against the heat, even parents and grandparents ...
07/13/2026

Family Fun Day was a success! The Slip 'n Slide was a welcome reprieve against the heat, even parents and grandparents went for a slide.

Thank you to our visitors, volunteers and The Wyoming Mermaid for joining us for a day of fun!

It is still hot outside! 🥵🥵🥵 The park peaked at a temperature of 106 on Saturday and 108 on Sunday. Be heat aware this week, drink lots of fluids and limit time in the sun. We will see you next time!

Address

4800 Road 52
Hyattville, WY
82428

Telephone

(307) 469-2234

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