Business View Magazine | December 2019

223 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2019 Here, the west isn’t just a direction. It’s our heritage and our soul. Its something you can feel as soon as you get to Cody, Wyoming, a town that was founded by the world-renowned showman, Buffalo Bill Cody. Cody’s been the home base for epic adventures for over a century. Where explorers, trailblazers, outlaws and natives once walked our streets after long days of adventure, you’ll now see mountain bikers, kayakers, photographers, historians and hikers strolling through. That’s because not only is the area abundant with beautiful mountains and rivers, but its also nestled next to one of the most scenic places on Earth, Yellowstone National Park. Many visitors spend time in Cody before or after a trip to the world’s first national park, Yellowstone, just 52 miles west of town. Some come to spend a week playing at one of the region’s dozens of guest and dude ranches. And others come to explore the region’s outdoor adventures including fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, rock climbing, river float trips, kayaking, wildlife watching and the Sleeping Giant Zipline. If you’re looking for something a little more relaxing, Cody is a great place to rest your cowboy hat. Its home to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, which is the most comprehensive western museum around. With five museums, including the Draper Natural History Museum, Buffalo Bill Museum, Plains Indian Museum, Whitney Western Art Museum and Cody Firearms Museum, you’ll have plenty to explore. And if you’re a history buff, you can also take a tour of Old Trail Town where buildings were brought from the immediate area, including one building that was the Hole-in-the-Wall Gang’s hideout. Looking for a show that will get your palms sweaty? Saddle up to Cody’s nightly rodeo. Officially starting in 1938, the Cody Nite Rodeo is the longest running nightly rodeo in the country and has earned Cody the title of “Rodeo Capital of the World.” In fact, the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) has named the Cody Nite Rodeo the “Best Outdoor Rodeo of the Year” multiple times. Nature-lovers and road-trippers have plenty of options as well. The region is a prime wildlife habitat, with many animals viewed from the road throughout the spring, summer and fall. And Cody is a great home base for driving five scenic loop tours. With the perfect blend of adventure and western history, there’s no doubt that Cody is home to the Great American Adventure. ...... Start planning your Great American Adventure www.CodyYellowstone.org 1-800-393-CODY