Posts Tagged ‘christmas’
Winter in Lamar Valley: A Quiet Season of Yellowstone Magic
Each winter, usually in early February, we make a tradition of heading north to Gardiner, Montana for a few days of soaking in the hot springs and exploring Yellowstone National Park through its iconic North Entrance. While summer draws the cro...
Echoes of the Old West
As the sweetness of summer fades and the cool breath of autumn settles over the Bighorn Basin, it feels like the perfect time to reflect on Cody’s past– especially its darker, spookier side. Cody was founded in 1896 by Colonel Willia...
Mountain Adventures
A favorite activity of locals in the summer is taking atv's to Cooke City and traversing the trails on Lulu Pass and Daisy Pass. Daisy Pass and Lulu Pass are mountain passes/roads in the New World Mining District, which is northeast of Cooke Ci...
CAMPING IN WYOMING
With the breathtaking mountainous terrain that Northwestern Wyoming has, it is no surprise that this region provides countless amazing camping opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. Both traditional campgrounds and more remote camping optio...
The Beartooth Highway Awakens: A Memorial Weekend Journey Above the Clouds
As the last stubborn patches of snow retreat from the high country and the mountain air carries the promise of summer, one of America's most spectacular drives prepares to welcome visitors once again. The Beartooth Highway, that serpentine ribb...
Water Rights In Wyoming
Around Park County, this time of the year brings residents and visitors many scents of the season, including blooming flowers, fresh rain… and smoke. This is the time that many farmers and ranchers begin to burn their lands to make the soi...
SHED HUNTING
As winter turns to spring, a non-traditional form of hunting emerges- shed hunting (otherwise known as horn or antler hunting). This activity is essentially analogous to a pirate looking for treasure for passionate Wyoming outdoorspeople. But i...
HEART MOUNTAIN, Our Backyard Geological Phenomenon
Located a few miles north of Cody, Heart Mountain stands as a symbolic feature for all areas of Park County. However, many residents and visitors might not know that this mountain is actually upside down! While most land masses have newer r...