Bighorn River Ferry: Dangerous Crossings

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The Bighorn River is a dangerous river in the Bighorn Basin and has claimed numerous lives in its depths. 

Lives were lost when high water would sweep away entire families. The ferries made crossing the dangerous Bighorn River safer - but even these ferries were perilous and dangerous. 

 These stories and more are featured in this special podcast as part of the tales along the Yellowstone Highway explaining the dangers Wyoming pioneers faced just trying to travel along the old routes of the Cowboy State. 

Over time, these old ferries were replaced with bridges - but even that effort took time and effort. 

Join us as we cross these dangerous rivers - in partnership with the Wyoming Department of Transportation who remind you to buckle up during your own journeys along Wyoming's historic highways. 

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Here are their stories

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