GALLOPING THROUGH

The Capital Of The American Rodeo

Country-western folk who love rodeo would be hard-pressed to find a serious cowboy or cowgirl who has yet to spend time in Cody, Wyoming. After all, as the rodeo capital of the world, visiting Cody is simply a return to one’s deepest rodeo roots.

Founded by William Frederick Cody, an American scout and bison hunter, the 10,000-person town is also one of rodeo’s biggest tourist destinations. While people flock to see emerging rodeo athletes in events like tie-down roping, team roping, breakaway, saddle bronc, steer wrestling, and barrel racing try to make names for themselves at the Cody Nite rodeo grounds, they stay to discover the area’s rich history and countless outdoor activities.

Cody is a stone’s throw from Yellowstone, which anticipated a banner year in 2022 before regional flooding shut down areas of the park. But now that the park is open and fully functional, Yellowstone and the communities surrounding the area will commemorate more than 150 years of American history.