Adventure Outdoors Magazine Spring 2017 | Page 166

THE

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IS WAITING in Cody / Yellowstone Country

CODY / YELLOWSTONE COUNTRY , WY
Name your outdoor adventure and Cody , Wyoming is likely to have it . No matter what you ’ re looking for , it ’ s the wildest place to experience nature at its ’ finest .
There ’ s an entire world out there waiting to be explored . But one corner of it is packed with more than the average amount of adventure : Cody , Wyoming . The great outdoors feels right at home in Cody and you will , too , with hiking , camping , mountain biking , and river rafting . Whether you go kayaking or even rock-climbing , don ’ t forget to stop and take in the view of some of nature ’ s finest scenery and wildlife .
After playing hard , unwind and hit the town with a wide variety of shopping , gallery strolling , and dining . Get a feel for the Wild West with horseback riding , a nightly rodeo and live cowboy music . You won ’ t be able to resist the western spirit at Old Trail Town or the Buffalo Bill Center of the West . Plus , modern cowboys get the best of both worlds with Cody ’ s deluxe accommodations after a long day outside .
You ’ ll need your rest , because just up the road more adventures await in Yellowstone National Park . It ’ s a nature-lover ’ s paradise with elk , moose , bison , wolves , grizzly bears , and 300 species of birds . There is so much to explore in Yellowstone ’ s diverse ecosystem of mountains , forests , grasslands , rivers , waterfalls and canyons – not to mention the famous geysers , hot springs , and mud pots . To see all of this and more , the best place to start is Cody , Wyoming : the wildest way into Yellowstone .
For more information about Buffalo Bill ’ s Cody / Yellowstone Country , call 1-800-393- 2639 or visit Yellowstonecountry . org .