For a truly Western experience in the wilds of Wyoming, head to a day ranch. Enjoy the family-friendly fun of playing horseshoes, learn the art of roping, and immerse yourself in the authentic lifestyle of the Old West. Day Ranches offer a taste of truly authentic activities, from open fire cookouts to trail rides and jaw-droppingly beautiful preserved National Forest scenery.
Extend your old-school Western experience with cozy ranch accommodations. Cody Yellowstone’s guest, dude, and working ranches offer multi-day itineraries of horseback riding, fishing, and hiking our wild landscape.
Accommodations
Nestled among towering pines and sunlit palisades, Absaroka Mountain Lodge extends a quiet welcome to visitors looking for a “Greater Yellowstone” experience. Located 39 miles west of Cody, 12 miles from the east entrance to Yellowstone National Park.
Drinkeries
Casual, sports grill and bar with outdoor pet and child friendly patio, retail shop and drive-through.
Shopping
We guarantee the highest quality and best-tasting 100% All Natural Grass-Fed Angus Beef snacks.
Scenic Byways
US Highway 14-16-20, the Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway,
follows the North Fork of the Shoshone River through the scenic
East Yellowstone Valley to the East Entrance of Yellowstone
National Park. The route is known for its abundant wildlife,
astonishing rock formations, and recreational opportunities. Six
miles west of Cody the highway skirts Buffalo Bill Reservoir, a
source of excellent trout fishing, and location of Buffalo Bill State
Park.
Outdoor Recreation
The city of Powell has 10 parks offering playgrounds, tennis/pickleball, softball and baseball, basketball, skate park, horseshoe pitch, fishing pond, fitness stations, gaga ball pit and dog park.
Museums
The museums feature the western photography of Charles Belden and exhibits on the endangered black-footed farrets, the grizzlies "Little Wahb" and "Big Joe," information about the Ghost Town of Kirwin and artifacts from Meeteetse's past.
Outdoor Recreation
You have heard the wilderness of Cody, WY, is beautiful and have seen the shows set in the backcountry of Yellowstone – but you have yet to see it for yourself. It’s time to book an adventure of a lifetime! Boulder Basin Outfitters takes people of all ages and abilities on pack and hunting trips throughout Northwest Wyoming every summer and fall. Pack your bags (and your camera!), and we will take care of the rest.
Restaurants
Retail meat shop and restaurant.
We raise our beef locally on the Double Doc Ranch and other northwest Wyoming ranches, and our partners raise our pork and lamb on pastures in the Greater Yellowstone area, so you can rest assured that our animals are humanely raised and our meats are only the highest quality for you and your family. We guarantee all Wyoming Legacy Meats products are all natural with no added hormones or antibiotics.
Start planning your wild adventure with the help of our free guide.