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Day Ranches

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.

Ranch Accommodations

Stay a Little Longer

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.

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Meeteetse Visitor Center

History & Culture

Come enjoy our hospitality and meet Meeteetse, Wyoming! Where outlaws rode and cattle barons ruled the land. Where wooden boardwalks, hitching rails and water troughs still line the streets. Where the rugged Absaroka Mountains meet the Wyoming Bad Lands. Wyoming’s best kept secret! Some of the best fishing, hunting, sight seeing and wildlife viewing available anywhere! Make Meeteetse your base camp for your adventure in the West! We are only 80 miles to the east entrance to Yellowstone National Park.

Meeteetse can be the restful base camp for your stay in Wyoming. And remember, watch for wildlife, especially deer as you travel in the Meeteetse area.

Powell City Parks and Pathways

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.

Hidden Treasure Charters

Outdoor Recreation

Daily scenic boat tours, campgrounds, marina with pantoon and fishing boat rentals.

Boot Barn

Shopping

We created our Boot Barn store in Cody, Wyoming to be much more than shopping - it is a personalized experience led by a team of experts who are readily available to help guide you as you shop. We offer hat shaping and cleaning for all new and pre-owned cowboy hats. We provide in-person boot fitting. And our in-store experience includes WHIP, our exclusive We Have It Promise.

We are passionate about the Western lifestyle and being involved in the community, and we have designed our store to reflect this. Whether you visit us for western pieces, work gear, or western fashion, you will easily find curated sections in our store.

Cody Steakhouse

Drinkeries

Enjoy fine dining in Cody Yellowstone. Whether you are looking for the best steak in town, fresh seafood or seasonal favorites Cody Steakhouse will leave you satisfied.

Out West Adventures

Outdoor Recreation

At RSC Powersports we offer a wide variety of tours in the greater Basin area including one of a kind tours in RSC Powersports Side by Sides with tours of the Kirwin Ghost Town, McCullough Peaks, Red Lakes and Clark’s Fork Canyon. Ghost Town of Kirwin The ghost town of Kirwin, Wyoming is located 34 miles southwest of Meeteetse, Wyoming at the head of the Wood River. Gold and Silver was discovered in this area in 1885. In 1897, the first ore was transported out of the area. During your trip discover Kirwin’s history. Kirwin’s population was about 200 people and included a sawmill, boarding houses, a hotel, two stores, a post office, cabins, stables, and sheds. In February of 1907, an avalanche swept through Kirwin and killed several people. The site was abandoned. Many of the buildings and equipment remain. McCollough Peaks Enjoy an excursion to Wyoming’s McCullough Peaks via Side by Side. The event highlights the extraordinary high desert area including historical information about Buffalo Bill Cody and Jim Bridger as well as the early indigenous people. You will experience unparalleled views, expansive geological formations while watching for wildlife. Red Lakes Red Lakes Recreation area provides over 3,000 acres of trails, play areas, sand washes, steep and challenging hill climbs, and miles and miles of 4WD trails. The area offers a great deal of variety. There is a little bit of everything for all experience levels. Clarks Fork River and Canyon The Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone flows through the Shoshone National Forest through the awesome Clarks Fork Canyon located just inside the mouth of the canyon. The area displays geology that is internationally studied. The canyon is a part of the Nez Perce (Nee-Me-Poo) National Historic Trail and offers abundant fishing, riding and hiking.

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