For all of you out of town guests, now is the chance to make a trip to Yellowstone National Park like you have always wanted to do! Plan your Yellowstone trip for a few days before the wedding, taking the most breath taking drive up through Jackson, WY at the South enterance (the Grand Tetons) and make your way through Yellowstone to exit at the Northeast enterance. Coming from Cody, you can choose to travel through the park entering at the East enterance. You may want to start your Yellowstone trip through the Northeast enterance the day after the wedding, and make your way back home though the park. The wedding will be located approximately 25 miles from the Northeast entrance to Yellowstone. Cooke City, a small mountain town on the edge of Yellowstone Park is just up the road from our wedding venue.

Make the most of the trip by taking the scenic route to experience the beautiful Northwest Wyoming. Cody, WY is a great destination to explore and is located only 60 miles from our wedding venue! You will travel from Cody on the scenic Chief Joseph Highway (296) and be blown away by the most beautiful views!

Experience the Rodeo Capitol of the WORLD! (Cleary my favorite part of Cody) Cody Nite Rodeo is every night at 8pm through August 31st.

http://www.codystampederodeo.com/events/cody-nite-...

The Buffalo Bill Center of the West Museum is also a must see.

"Since 1927, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, formerly known as the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, has been committed to the greatness and growth of the American West, keeping western experiences alive. The Center of the West, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, weaves the varied threads of the western experience—history and myth, art and Native culture, firearms, and the nature and science of Yellowstone—into the rich panorama that is the American West. The Center of the West has been honored with numerous awards, including the prestigious 2012 National Tour Association's Award for 'favorite museum for groups.'"

http://centerofthewest.org/explore/western-art/

Buffalo Bill Dam and Reservoir

Located 6 miles West of Cody.

http://www.bbdvc.com

For those of you who enjoy water recreation, Buffalo Bill Reservoir is a great place to waterski, fish, or cruise around in your boat. The Dam and Reservoir are located just 6 miles from Cody, WY.

Deemed as "America'a most beautiful roadway" by Charles Kurlart of CBS news

Clay Butte Lookout was built in 1942 by the Civilian Conservation Corps and was used as a fire lookout. It was staffed until the 1960s, when aircraft proved a better tool for fire detection. Today, because of its popular scenic vantage point and proximity to the Beartooth Highway, Clay Butte is used as a visitor information site. It was remodeled in 1962 and has been staffed since 1975 by volunteers. The focus of Clay Butte today is to give visitors a glimpse of how fire lookouts functioned 60 years ago. Sightseers driving the scenic byway stop to obtain information or take in the view, which includes wildlife, botanical areas, the effects of the Clover-Mist wildfire of 1988, and the geology of ancient seas that once covered the Beartooth Plateau.

The road to the Lookout Tower is dirt and gravel and is a bit washboardy in several places. The road also leads hikers to the Upper Granite Loop trail.

From the wedding and reception sites, continue on Chief Joseph Highway (296) to the junction with Beartooth Highway (212). Take a right on Hwy 212 and continue 5.5 miles to Forest Road 142. Turn left on 142 and continue 3 miles on the gravel road to the lookout.

Waterfalls in Yellowstone National Park are some of the most majestic and breathtaking falls in the world. This road trip through Wyoming that spans around 137 miles will lead you to some of these spectacular sights. Plan your trip through Yellowstone for before or after the wedding, you will already be so close to everything!