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Life in Cody blends rugged independence with creative spirit, outdoor adventure with Main Street charm. Here’s how locals live, create, and thrive in the Bighorn Basin. From western traditions and outdoor pursuits to wellness, arts, and the shopping that makes Cody unique, discover what defines our community’s vibrant lifestyle.
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Life & Style
Trinity Lutheran Pastor Finds Purpose In Service
The new pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church brings new perspectives to a traditional assembly. The Rev. Dr. Teri Ditslear preached her first sermon at the Cody church on November 1, 2025, and told the Cody ...
Wear a Piece of the Legend: The Story of Cody Stone
There aren't many ways to hold a piece of Buffalo Bill's story in your hand. This is one of them, and unlike most things attached to his name, this one comes with paperwork. Cody Jewelers ...
Concerts in the Park Are Starting Up Again for its Annual Summer Series
A Look at What's to Come Cody’s annual summer tradition of Concerts in the Park continues this year, bringing a mesh of music genres into the Cody scene. Thanks to the cooperation of local businesses ...
Cody School Bands Wrap Up School Year In City Park
A Look Back at this Year’s Achievements On Tuesday, May 19, the Cody High School Bronc Band and the Cody Middle School Band came together for an end-of-year concert at Cody City Park. The concert ...
Mothering the Mothers
JK Rowling said during her commencement address at Harvard in 2008, "The strength of a mother is the foundation on which a family thrives." It's a sentiment I come back to often in my work ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
PEAKS to Conga: A Ride with Purpose Returns for Its 15th Year
Cyclists, supporters, and community members are gearing up for the 15th annual PEAKS to Conga, a meaningful cycling event that benefits cancer patients in the Big Horn Basin. This fully supported, non-competitive ride spans 66 ...
Grigware, Live Music, and a Final Bow: “Annie Get Your Gun” at Cody High School
The production, "Annie Get Your Gun" may be one of the last times three senior students perform together. All three of them have received full-ride scholarships for the performing arts and will graduate from Cody ...
Dig In: Community Garden Welcomes New Gardeners for 2026
For over 20 years, a quiet stretch just off of Meadow Lane Ave near Glenwood Park has been home to something good: a community garden where neighbors rent small plots, share and connect through the ...
Belfry Bridge Boat Ramp Improvement Project Underway
The City of Cody moves forward with long-discussed improvements to the Belfry Bridge Boat Launch Recreation Area on the Shoshone River. The popular community and tourist destination for fishing, rafting, and hiking sees usage that ...
