Shoshone National Forest
The Shoshone National Forest is proposing fee changes across its over 1,300 miles of trails, 32 campgrounds, and 11 picnic sites. “We recognize how important these sites are to our visitors, local communities, and those who use the sites,” noted Acting Forest Supervisor Kathleen Minor for the Shoshone National Forest. “The proposed fee increases will help…
Ben McDonald with the Park County Public Works Office announced that effective Thursday, June 1, 2023, the Monument Hill Road (County Road 7UH) from approximately 1.6 miles west of the Belfry Highway, has been opened for general use. Per the Road & Bridge Cody Assistant District Foreman, the road is rough but passable. At this…
Summer 2023 will be the first full summer season at Sleeping Giant Ski Area and Ziplines since the mountain’s ownership changed hands in 2020. Much of the activity underway this summer will improve the outdoor recreation experience for future winter seasons. For the first time since 2020, the Zipline Season at Sleeping Giant begins on…
Whether you’re a Yellowstone visitor looking to get off the beaten path or an experienced outdoorsman exploring every corner of the Equality State, here’s what you need to know about each of the five Wyoming wilderness areas near Yellowstone National Park.
After a tough winter, as temps warm up and the snow on the ground melts, there is no doubt spring is here in the Cowboy State. With temperatures climbing and the chance of snow and ice receding, the task of clearing forests of dead wood and growth that could actually be a forest fire accelerator…
If you’re looking to enjoy a camping adventure, start planning with this list of the six best campgrounds between Cody and Yellowstone.
So, what exactly are these fantastic Yellowstone detours visitors can take from Cody, Wyoming? Let’s look at a few of the most popular day trips.
According to the US Forest Service, a man named Kuyendall led the first group of gold prospectors into the mountains near Kirwin in 1870.
Shoshone National Forest officials are planning to burn thousands of acres in the northern half of the forest this spring. While exact times and dates aren’t avaialble, regional residents night see some smoky skies earlier than they might anticipate. Weather will dictate when and where fire management personnel complete the prescribed burns. During these yet-to-be-determined…
Over $1 million is available to stabilize and restore sections of Shoshone National Forest affected by the historically destructive floods of June 2022. The U.S.D.A. Forest Service’s Rocky Mountain Regional Office announced today that Colorado and Wyoming will receive $40.15 million in disaster relief funds this fiscal year, made possible through the Disaster Supplement of…