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Browsing through TripAdvisor reviews about Dan Miller’s Country Music Revue, you’ll find a handful of one-liners that immediately catch your eye; “A wonderfully entertaining family western musical revue”, “Dan Miller’s show was a real find, a musical experience not to be missed”, “A gem in downtown Cody” and “Wild Bill only ‘wish’ he’d seen this show”. With review headlines like that, it’s hard not to look into the show that’s been entertaining thousands of people from around the world.

First and foremost, who is Dan Miller? Well, in a nutshell, Dan Miller, along with his band mates, plays authentic American West music while dabbing in some cowboy poetry and comedy for a little variety. Dan also has a very colourful background, filled with opportunities in producing television series, infomercials, commercials and T.V. specials.

Catch The Cowboy Music Revue with Dan and his “Empty Saddles Band” at the historic Cody Theater and enjoy an evening of poetry, comedy, and a variety of traditional western, bluegrass and gospel music. The live show takes place May through September, Monday through Saturday at the Cody Theater at 1171 Sheridan Avenue. The cost is $14 person and the box office opens at 7:30pm.

For more information on Dan Miller’s Cowboy Music Revue, visit http://www.cowboymusicrevue.com/

It’s no secret. Cody, Wyoming is the place to go when you’re looking to relive the days when the West was run with such characters as Annie Oakley and Billy “The Kid”. Perhaps you’re looking to get away with walking around in your spiked cowboy boots, leather pants and 10-gallon hat. However, the American West is still just as much alive today as it was back in the early 1800’s… It’s in our shopping malls, educational institutions and banking business… Take a look for yourself.

Levi Strauss & Co. Est. 1853
Grab a pair of Levi’s®501® jeans and proudly wear a little piece of western history. Born in Bavaria, immigrating to New York with his family and looking to make his fortune during California’s gold rush economic boom, Levi Strauss is the grand-daddy of blue jeans. With the help of his dry goods business and the talents of Nevada tailor, Jacob Davis, the blue jean was born!

Wells Fargo & Co. Est. 1852
During the Gold Rush Era, mail delivery services, banks, express agencies and stagecoach companies were being driven out of business by one single rival company: Wells, Fargo and Company. Established in 1852 by Henry Wells, William Fargo and others, the company’s services came through for gold miners, offering to bank or buy gold, sell paper bank drafts and rapid delivery of gold! Today, Wells Fargo & Co is now catering to us 21th century miners.

John B. Stetson Co. Est. 1865
They say a small investment brings big return and John Batterson Stetson is a true testimony of the old saying. With one hundred dollars, $10 worth of fur, a small room with tools and the “hatting” skills passed down by his father, the John B. Stetson Hat Company was born and the hat that would define the cowboy look for years to come; The Stetson, the Hat of the West or the Boss of the Plains

When you hear the term wildlife safari, you automatically think of leaping gazelles and lions in the wide open plains of South Africa. But what if we told that you that you don’t need to book your tickets to Africa to experience a wildlife safari? According to various sources, the term safari is defined as a “journey or a trip”. How about you take a journey to Yellowstone National Park and explore the largest concentration of wildlife in the lower 48 states?

In Yellowstone, the National Park Service reports:
• 67 different mammals
• There are possibly 500 to 600 black bears in the greater Yellowstone area
• Gray wolves were restored in 1995; more than 370 live in the greater Yellowstone ecosystem
• There are 7 species of ungulates – elk, mule deer, bison, moose, bighorn sheep, pronghorn and long-tailed deer

Many guides and outfitters in Buffalo Bill’s Cody/ Yellowstone Country offer memorable Yellowstone wildlife tours, where you’ll discover the animals of Yellowstone National Park on a guided learning adventure. For some ideas, check out the Yellowstone Safari Co. and the Flying Pig Adventure Company.

In the distance, a coyote howls. A fire crackles in the pit. Up above, the midnight sky is dotted with amazingly bright stars. The silent yet powerful presence of peaceful serenity is felt all around… Contrary to how this may sound, this isn’t an excerpt borrowed from a renowned romance novelist. Actually, believe it or not, this may be an accurate description of what your next country escapade may entail. That is, of course, if you make your way to our own little piece of paradise for campers.

Whether you’re looking for a remote campsite or a campground with full hook-ups for your family vacation, there are many spots to choose from including commercial campgrounds, a state park, national forest and Yellowstone National Park. For camping opportunities in Yellowstone National Park, contact Xanterra Parks & Resorts. They handle all reservations for in-park lodging, four campgrounds and the only RV Park inside Yellowstone. Take a look out of list of featured campgrounds and RV Parks in Cody/Yellowstone Country.

Cody campgrounds and RV parks are usually open for business from early May until mid-September. Though this may seem like plenty of time to plan a summer camping getaway, keep in mind many campgrounds have limited spots and some may restrict RV lengths. Always call ahead and confirm availability.

As a true biking enthusiast, there’s nothing quite like taking the ol’ two wheeler out for a run on a blissfully warm summer day. Whether it’s road-cycling or mountain biking, nothing replaces the feeling of being one-on-one with Mother Nature’s unspoiled beauty.

To successfully plan for a full day of trailblazing, make sure to leave in the morning; even when the sun is just peeking past the horizon. This will ensure that you have all the time in the world to stop and stretch, stay in one spot longer or keep a leisurely pace. The last thing you want to do is bike a great distance, realize you’ve gone too far and you’ll be back only in the wee hours of the night. Allow yourself the time to fully appreciate the full country landscape of forests, valleys, canyons and mountains.

If you’re looking to enjoy an afternoon of bicycling, explore the trailheads that are located inside the city: Beck Lake Park, Red Lakes and the Paul Stock Nature Trail. Adrenaline junkies will find their fix in the mountain trails of the Shoshone National Forest. For more details on biking options, get your hands on a copy for The Cody Mountain Biking Guide, available at the Cody Country Chamber of Commerce or Absaroka Bicycles.