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Ellen McElduff. Born. ( 1964-03-07) March 7, 1964 (age 60) Occupation. Actress. Spouse. Eric Overmyer. Ellen McElduff (born March 7, 1964) is an American film, television, and stage actress, best known for roles in JFK, Oz, Homicide: Life on the Street, and many acclaimed stage productions.
- March 7, 1964 (age 59)
- Eric Overmyer
Hot Springs State Park. Over colorful terraces along the Big Horn River at Thermopolis flows water from mineral hot springs. More than 1.8 million gallons flow over the terrace every 24 hours at a constant temperature of 128 degrees Fahrenheit.
HOT SPRINGS STATE PARK. 220 Park Street. Thermopolis, Wyoming 82443. (lat:43.6505 lon:-108.2049) Phone: 307-864-2176. Over colorful terraces along the Big Horn River at Thermopolis flows water from mineral hot springs, over 18,000 gallons every 24 hours at a constant temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The park has a free Bath House where ...
Mar 14, 2024 · Visitors who want to avoid the crowds and experience a more homespun version of American geology can head to the heart of the state and visit the world’s largest hot spring in Hot Springs...
- Soak in The Mineral Hot Springs
- Have A Picnic / Hang Out in The Park
- Walk The Colorful Terraces
- Fish
- Swim in The Big Horn River
- Get Up Close with The Hot Springs State Park Bison
- Hike
- Happy Hour at Safari Club
- Float Or Paddle The Big Horn River
- Catch An Event
The town of Thermopolis is named after the mineral hot springs that are abundant in the area and are known to insure good health. And when you visit Hot Springs State Park you’ll find that you can soak at the free bath house located at the center of the park. There are two large mineral pools at the Wyoming State Bath House – one inside and one out...
We have never seen greener, softer, more lush grass than at Hot Springs State Park. With plenty of shade (or sunshine), proper picnic tables, picnic shelters and charcoal grills, the park is incredibly inviting for picnics. You can find a place down by the Big Horn River or throw out a blanket and enjoy the day! And there are large group picnic she...
Just like the mineral hot springs in the nearby Yellowstone National Park, the minerals in these springs creates an array of colors from the water that cascades over the edge of a cliff into the Big Horn River. You can walk on a platform through the mineral terrace from above. Or head down to the boat ramp and check out the terraces from below. Thi...
The Wind River/Bighorn River is one of the best trout fishing rivers in the American West. You can either fish from shore or on the river in a boat anywhere from the Wind River Canyon further upstream to Hot Springs State Park, where the river passes by the mineral terrace and boat ramp and continues on its way. A fishing license is required and th...
You can actually swim in the Bighorn River as it passes through the park. If you go near the mineral terrace (but not on them) you will find that the cold water from the river is warmed by the hot water flowing out of the springs. Or work your way toward the colder, refreshing river water on a hot summer day!
Domesticated bison are raised on property inside the State Park, up in the hills behind the private hot springs. The herd varies in size at any given point in time. But you can expect to see any number of a dozen or so bison as you drive through the hills. Remember that although these park bison are domesticated, they are still wild animals that ca...
Hot Springs County has been quite proactive in creating new hiking trails all throughout Thermopolis and inside the state park. If you drive into the park to see the bison you will notice the narrow, rutty trails that cut through the pasture. Find the nearest parking area and head out on one of the trails. We recommend climbing to the top of Monume...
If you’re starting to become famished but you don’t want to hop in the car and head to town, go check out the Safari Club at the Days Inn hotel in the park along the river. Grab a happy hour drink, some appetizers or any number of items off the full menu and fill yourself up on energy to go back out into the park.
The Big Horn River and the Wind River are the same rivers. While nobody really knows why the river has two different names, everybody in town knows about the “Wedding of the Waters.” It is at this point the raging Wind River widens and becomes more gentle. Get dropped off here and inflate your tube or stand up paddleboard or drop your kayak into th...
The town of Thermopolis is very active in hosting local events in the State Park. From annual festivals and craft shows to fireworks on the Fourth of July, there is almost always something going on at the state park. You can check out the schedule of events at this site.
Jan 5, 2022 · The spring measures around 35 feet across, discharging water at a temperature of roughly 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Springs State Park, first known as the Big Horn Hot Springs State Reserve, is the oldest State Park in Wyoming. The park once had six hotels and institutions for the medical care and recuperation of persons with chronic illness.
The world-famous mineral hot springs flows over the park’s colorful terrace every 24 hours at a constant temperature of 128 degrees Fahrenheit. It is a full-service day-use park with comfort stations, trails, fishing, and a boat ramp.
