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Cody sits at the doorstep of Yellowstone National Park, where geysers erupt on ancient rhythms and wildlife roams free across wild landscapes. But the adventure doesn’t stop at the park boundary—the Bighorn Basin offers world-class fishing, scenic drives, authentic Western experiences, and events that bring the whole community together. Whether you’re planning your first visit or you’ve lived here for decades, discover what makes this corner of Wyoming worth exploring.

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CodyArts’ The Haunt Transforms Olive Glenn Golf Club for Halloween

CodyArts’ The Haunt Transforms Olive Glenn Golf Club for Halloween

CodyArts’ premier Halloween party, The Haunt, is Saturday, October 24 at Olive Glenn Golf Club. The Haunt is an immersive and experiential art installation designed to expand your imagination and visually tantalize while raising money ...
"Grease" Coming Soon to the Cody Theatre

“Grease” Coming Soon to the Cody Theatre

GREASE MUST BE THE WORD as tickets are already near sold out for 4 of the 5 upcoming performances of “Grease.” Regional performing group The Cody Theatre Company is proud to present “Grease” live at ...
2026 Spooktacular Events, Cody WY

Spooktacular Cody Area Events 2026

October is here! Let’s take a look at all the various fall and Halloween events for the Cody area that we’ve found so far. Let us know if know of any events that should be ...
CYAIR Article, Cody WY

Cody-Chicago Route Wraps Inaugural Season as Talks Begin for 2027

Inaugural Cody-Chicago Season Carries 1,740 Passengers; CYAIR Covers Fuel-Driven MRG Shortfall and Looks Toward 2027 Cody Yellowstone Air Improvement Resources (CYAIR) today announced the results of the inaugural season of weekly nonstop United service between ...
YRA Hires New Air Service Consultant

YRA Hires New Air Service Consultant

Yellowstone Regional Airport (YRA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Volaire Aviation Consulting to assist in the development of air service to Cody. This hire replaces the previous consultant. Aaron Buck, Executive Director for ...
Cam Sholly leaves Yellowstone

Cam Sholly Leaves Yellowstone This Month

Cam Sholly leaves Yellowstone in late September after eight years, a flood, a pandemic, and more than a billion dollars in infrastructure work. The Department of the Interior announced on September 11 that Cam Sholly ...
Geyser Eruptions, YNP

Go Giant! Giant Geyser Continues Eruptions

Giant Geyser in Yellowstone's Upper Geyser Basin erupted again on Thursday, September 10, 2026, after dark. The eruption was illuminated by flashlights and caught on the live streaming webcam, much to the delight of giddy ...
What's Coming Together at the Wyoming State Shooting Complex

What’s Coming Together at the Wyoming State Shooting Complex

At the Wyoming State Shooting Complex (WSSC), construction of the shooting arena is almost complete, fundraising is well underway, and it's time to take a closer look at some of the details that are coming ...
Cody, WY Auditorium

About the Special Use Excise Tax: Updating the Cody Auditorium

This November, voters will decide whether or not to implement a 1% local sales and use Specific Purpose Excise Tax (SPET). This tax would sunset after funds are raised for the special use it is ...
Songwriter Show Guitars, Geysers and Grizzlies Returns

Songwriter Show Guitars, Geysers and Grizzlies Returns

The Cody Theatre will once again be filled with the music of Kalyn Beasley as he returns with Guitars, Geysers and Grizzlies, an intimate songwriter show. His first performance last March at the Cody Theatre ...
Cody Art Week

2026 Cody Rendezvous Royal Art Week Workshops, Classes and Events

Every September, Rendezvous Royale brings art week in Cody, Wyoming. It's not just a chance to see amazing Western artwork, meet the artists and artisans, but also a chance jump on the opportunities to create ...
United Plane

Cody Airport Delays Significantly Reduced This Summer

On a hot July afternoon at Yellowstone Regional Airport, a gate agent may ask a full plane of passengers whether anyone is willing to give up their seat — not because the flight is oversold, ...