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Community Art Show Opening Reception on Wednesday
More than 300 pieces of new artwork will be on display for Cody Country Art League’s 60th Annual Community Art Show and Sale which begins with an opening reception Wednesday, May 21st from 5-7pm in ...
The Story Behind the Art: Black Pool
Layers of colors show in an arch as they descend to the depths of Black Pool at West Thumb Geyser Basin. It was originally named Black Pool when dark microbes lined the hot spring's crater. ...
The Story Behind: A Mother’s Love
There is nothing more powerful than a mother's love. On this chilly fall day, near Bridge Bay, a small group of cow-calf pairs hung out near the road. A bit of frost still clung to ...
The Story Behind the Click: A Splash From Grotto Geyser
Grotto Geyser has such a fascinating shape, and because the boardwalks and trails allow access to various sides of it, it becomes an attractive thermal feature for photographers. The shape was likely formed when it ...
The Story Behind the Click: “Red Dog”
Before living in Cody, I often spent a week or two in West Yellowstone before it became crowded. On an early morning drive to the Old Faithful area, I came upon a large group of ...
Craving Room to Breathe? Here’s Why Space Matters More Than You Think
We all know what it feels like when a trusted friend holds space for us - allowing us to be who we are, work through whatever we need to, and who doesn't judge. They are ...
The Story Behind “Crabapple Spring”
Throughout my life, friends and family have sometimes been confused by some of the photos I take. What prompts me to pick up the camera to capture a moment? The image, "Crabapple Spring," was taken ...
Calling all artists! All ages, abilities and mediums welcome.
It’s time to enter Cody Country Art League’s 60th Annual Community Art Show. Wednesday, May 14th is the entry deadline. Show opens May 21st. Artists do not need to be members of CCAL to enter ...
The Story Behind the Artwork: FrostKeeper
It was several degrees below zero on this particular morning, with a thick layer of hoarfrost on everything. Seeing this through the window, I bundled up like the kid on "A Christmas Story," grabbed my ...
CCPA Presents Pirouettes & Pixie Dust, their 41st Annual Spring Recital
CODY, WY (April 3, 2025)— Prepare to be enchanted! The Cody Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) proudly presents its 41st annual recital, "Pirouettes & Pixie Dust," a two-night celebration of dance, on May 1st ...
Struggling to Solve Your Particular Breastfeeding Difficulty?
CASE SCENARIO: A mom presents three months postpartum with a history of an emergency C-Section at 33 weeks pregnant with twins because one of twins had severe restricted growth (he was 2lbs less in weight ...
The Truth about Insurance and Lactation Care
Most of the time breastfeeding does not come naturally, especially for first time moms. When breastfeeding difficulties exist, mothers can experience stress/anxiety/depression. Babies often have weight loss or poor weight gains. Sometimes formula supplementation is ...
