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Outdoor Activities

Explore Buffalo Bill’s untamed playground to discover what makes Wyoming’s outdoors so great. With over 80 percent of the area preserved as public land, you’ll have unlimited possibilities. Hike through the breathtaking Absaroka Mountains. Cast a fly or float downstream in the Shoshone River Canyon. Climb the cliffs of the North Absaroka Range. There are plenty of ways to create your ideal outdoor adventures here. Mountain biking, fishing, trail running, guided outfitter services, and more—it’s all available in Cody Yellowstone.

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Olive Glenn Golf & Country Club

Outdoor Recreation

Opened in 1970, 18-hole Championship public golf course, rated by Golf Digest as one of the "Best Places to Play." Fully staffed golf shop with golf professional.

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.

North Fork Anglers

Outdoor Recreation

Established 1984. World famous for our friendly, experienced and renowned fly fishing guides and Western fly shop hospitality. Full or half day wade or float trips offered year round. Orvis Endorsed Outfitter and Dealer. Walk-ins welcome. WY fishing licenses. Located under our neon leaping trout in downtown Cody.

Sunlight Sports Outdoor Concierge

Outdoor Recreation

Information and experienced, knowledgeable staff to book all your outdoor recreation guided trips.

Hidden Treasure Charters

Outdoor Recreation

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

Horseback rides at Cedar Mountain Trail Rides

Outdoor Recreation

Experience the beauty of Cody on horseback with Cedar Mountain Trail Rides, located just minutes from downtown. Choose from scenic 1-hour or 2-hour trail rides with no age or weight restrictions. Little cowboys and cowgirls ages 4 and under can enjoy pony rides! Conveniently located one mile west of the Cody Rodeo Grounds on the highway, Cedar Mountain Trail Rides is open seasonally from May through September.

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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.

Ice Climbing

Outdoor Recreation

Secluded valley southwest of Cody with the Shoshone River running through it. No phones, no lights, occasionally motorcars. A definite alpine feel with a variety of grades to climb. Many times the approach is the crux of the route. Bands of harder horizontal stone provide benches for ice to form on.

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