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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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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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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.

Cody City Parks and Pathways

Outdoor Recreation

Cody has more than 25 developed parks featuring picnic shelters, BBQ grills, tennis and basketball courts, baseball and softball fields, BMX/skateboarding park, nine miles of hiking trails, developed mountain bike trails and more.

Boulder Basin Outfitters

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.

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.

Anglers' Basecamp

Outdoor Recreation

Yellowstone Anglers’ Basecamp is located at Camp Buffalo Bill, a Boy Scout Camp along the banks of the North Fork of the Shoshone River, just 8 miles east of the eastern entrance to Yellowstone National Park and 45 miles west of Cody, Wyoming. This experience provides an opportunity for fly fishing clubs and individual anglers to experience some of the best fly fishing in the world at a very affordable price.

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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