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Meet Our Authors

At Cody Journal, we feature a talented group of article authors who share their knowledge and passion for Cody, Wyoming. Our writers and community contributors enjoy telling stories that showcase the culture, history, and people who make Cody unique.
Janet Jones
Janet Jones

Owner, Editor, Publisher

Brandon Luis Diaz
Brandon Luis Diaz

Writer/Photographer

Wendy Corr
Wendy Corr

Freelance Writer

Nikki Levine Bustos
Nikki Levine Bustos

Community Contributor
Breathe & Balance

Yellowstone Regional Airport
Yellowstone Regional Airport

Community Contributor
Airport Board & Staff

Cody Heritage Museum
Cody Heritage Museum

Community Contributor
Local Cody History

Past Authors

Missy Burns
Missy Burns

Missy Burns Creative

Lindsay Shaw
Lindsay Shaw

Blue Spruce Ink

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Discover Our Latest Articles

100 Years in the Saddle: Dude Ranchers’ Association Celebrates

In honor of their 100-year anniversary, on Thursday, June 4th the Dude Ranchers’ Association (DRA) will host a Centennial Western Stroll and celebrate the opening of a new photography exhibit at the Dude Ranch Museum - The Wrangle, a sampling of a collection of...
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Brewgards Hits the Road with a Food Truck

Many people start a food truck to test the waters of the food industry. However, Brewgards has taken it the other direction and has expanded its popular restaurant with Brewgards Too - a food truck with the same great food. This allows the rest of the Bighorn Basin to...
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Property of the Week – 5 Driver Club, Cody WY

About the Property of the Week Let me introduce you to a truly one-of-a-kind retreat in Cody, Wyoming - where space, beautiful craftmanship and lifestyle come together in a spectacular fashion. Located at the end of a cul-de-sac, this expansive six bedroom, three...
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Exploring the Cody Area: Tour Companies

Using Cody as your basecamp for the Yellowstone region, there are a wide variety of ways to soak in the beauty of the area. While there's much to do in town, there's also much to do outside of town. The best way to get the most of your time here is to hire a guide or...
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BLOOD RUNS DEEP. JUSTICE RUNS DEEPER.

Short stories are always a challenge to write. We have often said that we would rather write an entire novel than a short story. A good short story requires sharper language, hard-hitting action, and characters that instantly stand up on the page and stare the reader...
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Quintin Blair Announces Campaign for Wyoming House District 24

Cody, WY—Cody businessman, community advocate, and tourism leader Quintin Blair announced today that he is running for the Wyoming House of Representatives in District 24. Blair, who is a fourth-generation Cody resident, said he is running because he believes the...
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CodyArts Announces Exclusive Masterclass with Internationally Acclaimed Artist Krystii Melaine

CodyArts is pleased to announce a special two-day masterclass with internationally recognized wildlife and equine artist Krystii Melaine, taking place May 29–31, 2026, in Cody, Wyoming. Melaine is well known for participating in the Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale...
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Hiking in Grizzly Country: What You Need to Know Before You Go

If you live in Cody, you already know bears are part of the landscape. Grizzlies move along the North Fork corridor and throughout the greater Yellowstone area year-round, and are even seen just outside Cody at times. A few springs ago, a man shed hunting along the...
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Altitude Açaí – More Than Just Dessert

Who knew healthy could taste so good? Megan and Brendan McDonald knew. The two have been offering açaí berry sorbet bowls from their Altitude Açaí food truck since 2024, and this spring are preparing to open a brick and mortar location in Suite C of the Hart Mountain...
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A Community Canvas: The 61st Annual Art Show and Sale

The 61st Annual Community Art Show and Sale is rapidly approaching, and everyone is invited to participate. Artists, whether amateur, youth, or professional, are welcome to enter their artwork in the show. If you’re more of an appreciator, you are invited to come...
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Will Yellowstone Open Early This Year?

Will Yellowstone Open Early This Year?

Apr 10, 2026 |

With a lighter-than-usual snowpack this winter on the east side of Yellowstone, plenty of people in Cody are wondering: could Yellowstone open its gates ahead of schedule? The short answer is no. The partial reason is actually rooted in years of work by the Cody...

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