Wyoming State Parks announces tentative agreement for Star Plunge Operations

Wyoming State Parks announces tentative agreement for Star Plunge Operations

THERMOPOLIS, Wyo. — Wyoming State Parks recently announced that it has reached a “tentative” agreement with C&W Enterprises, which will conclude all pending litigation regarding the Star Plunge in Thermopolis, Wyoming. A release from Wyoming State Parks said that the involved parties have jointly asked the court to cancel the summary judgment hearing that was […]

Wyoming will pay Star Plunge owner $1.8M to settle hot springs dispute

Wyoming State Parks has reached an agreement with Star Plunge owner Roland Luehne that signals an end to two years of litigation and the long-term closure of the popular Thermopolis aquatic facility.  The tentative settlement still needs final approval from the Wyoming attorney general’s office. If approved, it will conclude all litigation and stipulate that the state reimburse Luehne’s company $1.8 million, which is the appraised value of the c…

$1.8M Settlement Puts Star Plunge On Track To Reopen After Closed For 18 Months

Star Plunge in Thermopolis is on track to reopen after a $1.8 million settlement between Wyoming State Parks and its previous operator has kept it closed since January 2025. “It won’t happen today, but hopefully soon,” said a state parks official.