A Historic Western Town with Deep Roots — Cody 🏜️📜

I still cherish the days I spent in this little town — such a sense of freedom and adventure. 🧡 Nestled at the foot of Rattlesnake Mountain in the Bighorn Basin, just 84 km from Yellowstone’s West Entrance, lies the town of Cody — named after the legendary William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody. 🐂👨🏻‍🌾 This fearless showman first traveled through the area in the 1870s and fell in love with it. Twenty years later, he returned and founded the town right in the rugged heart of the Rocky Mountains. Once known as the “Rodeo Capital,” Cody now stands as a living relic of the pioneering era. It has beautifully preserved its cowboy culture and serves as a gateway to Yellowstone — a vital part of the Wild West legacy. 🎪🤠 Don’t miss out on trying the local Buffalo Bill beer 🍺, catching a real rodeo show 🐎, and browsing through local thrift shops for unique postcards and vintage treasures. Oh, and let’s not forget… the handsome cowboy guys around town! 😉 Highly recommended for anyone craving a true Western experience! 🌵 #Travel #HistoricTown #Cowboy #WildWest #WesternStyle #USA #Yellowstone