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Life in Cody A Glimpse of the Real West If you’re searching for the real American West, look no further than Cody, Wyoming. Founded in 1896 by that most authentic representative of the Old West, Col. William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, this community of old and new reflects the vision of its founder. Buffalo Bill lived up to the romantic idea of the brave, daring frontiersman. Through his personal exploits and his Wild West Show he became the world’s most well-known American. It is his name which represents the epitome of the Old West, and has provided a draw to this small western town where real cowboys still herd cattle but technology connects us to the global community. The City of Cody lies about 20 miles east of the Shoshone National Forest, our country’s first national forest, and 52 miles east of the East Entrance to the world’s first national park, Yellowstone. Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Cody blends spectacularly beautiful and unspoiled scenery with outstanding attractions, extensive outdoor recreation, a variety of lodging facilities and restaurants, unique shopping and a bustling business community. Hugh Smith Park, Cody WyomingOf Wyoming’s 23 counties Park County probably reflects the state’s economy better than any other. It’s a mix of energy, agriculture, tourism and manufacturing, and Cody is at the heart of it all. Combine all that with the cultural amenities and mild climate, and you’ve found a community that is not only a great place to live but also to do business. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Yellowstone National Park and the Absaroka and Beartooth Mountains, Cody is surrounded by some of the country’s most scenic country. It is ideal for the outdoor enthusiast—camping, hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, whitewater rafting, mountain biking, golfing, rock and ice climbing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing. You get the picture—it’s recreation a la carte. Panoramic views and abundant wildlife create some of the most extraordinary scenic drives anywhere. The Wapiti Valley, on the Cody road to Yellowstone, the South Fork of the Shoshone and the Sunlight Basin are all home to wapiti or elk, grizzly and black bears, bighorn sheep, mule deer, moose, bald eagles and a host of other wildlife and birds. Much more than history and the feel of the Old West are present in modern day Cody, Wyoming. Because it’s a tourist destination, Cody has a number of fine restaurants, superb shopping, western design furniture manufacturers and other western artisans, an array of art galleries and a business friendly climate. |
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