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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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Frontier Festival Family Fun June 5-7, 2026
To celebrate America's 250th and bring back a highly popular family event and major fundraiser, the Cody Medical Foundation will host the second annual Frontier Festival, honoring the skills required to homestead on the frontier ...
Old Friends, New Beginnings
Saturday, June 6, 2026, 7:30 p.m.Christ Episcopal Church, Cody, WyomingFree Will Offering – Pay What You Wish Wyoming-based Baroque Violinist Conor Jacobson joins the celebrated French harpsichordist Ronan Khalil for a special reunion performance in ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Cody Visitor Center Gets a Makeover
Walking into the Visitor Center located in the Chamber of Commerce Building, you'll be greeted with a much more elegant look. The entire space has been remodeled and redesigned to be more effective at promoting ...
Direct Flights Between Cody and Chicago Begin May 22
If Cody feels a bit small at times, concerts, baseball games, museums, Michelin Star restaurants, and deep dish pizza will soon be a 3-hour flight away. This summer, the direct flight to Chicago returns to ...
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 ...
Raising a Glass, and the Frontier Festival, at the Irma
Next Saturday, April 25, 2026, head to the Irma for a night of good food and fun at the Irma to raise funds to bring back the Frontier Festival. A few decades ago, the Frontier ...
When More Isn’t Better: A Community Forum on Bighorn Sheep Management
Next Thursday, April 23, 2026, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, the Draper Museum of Natural History, and the Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation are co-hosting a film screening on bighorn sheep, followed by a forum ...
Your Guide to Spring Nature Events in the Cody Area
One of the great benefits of living in this area is the ease with which we can connect with nature. And in this fast-paced world, finding pockets of time to be out there allows us ...
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 ...
