I've tried to support this business for years instead of going to Billings, but unfortunately the…read morequality just hasn't been there. From gear falling apart quickly, to uncomfortable boot fittings, to ski tunes that didn't perform well on the mountain, my experiences have been disappointing. I really wanted to keep it local, but I've had better luck elsewhere.

Gear up! Sunlight Sport's the spot for sporty stuff! This…read moreplace is pretty great- they have a great selection of camping equipment that'll definitely get you through Yellowstone, or any other camping situation. Don't have a camper/trailer? These guys will rent you one! They've got a cool, modern trailer that has all the latest tech that'll get you to the top of the Tetons grandly. Their expertise is impressive. They sell maps to help you get around, and the staff is ready to answer questions about any of the merch. They've got a hiking shoe selection that's hard to beat, and lots of the coolest latest gadgets that'll help you get over the river and through the woods. There's a second story to this place, I don't think there's an elevator available. One of my favorite things about this store are the displays- in the window and on the sales floor, they have little camping scenes set up, where they're highlighting their gear or clothing. This is a great outfitters to get outfitted in before going on that grand journey through the Great Outdoors.

We love Buffalo Bill State Park . On a hot day in Cody we drive up and enjoy wading in the…read morereservoir. There are huge fish if you enjoy fishing. There are covered picnic tables in many areas. There are also cabins for rent under $100.

We absolutely loved this park and it will be a guaranteed return for next trip out west! We stayed…read moreat the Lakeshore Campground. They were installing more electricity to sites. The only negative thing I could say is that it is incredibly windy however that worked to our advantage as it eliminated the need for AC in 90+ degree heat and kept the bugs down. So not really negative. Camp hosts were incredible too!

Booked an 8 day pack trip from Cody to Jackson July 30- Aug 6. Original route was modified so we…read morewould be leaving from Jackson and returning to Cody. Out party of three had no problem with the change. The guides were Royce (guide) Clayton (wrangler) and Kate (cook). I will say up front that they are the best. Very confident, knowledgeable and friendly. We had a medical issue come up with one of the other guest on day four that they handled expertly. This issue resulted in another change of route but again my party had no issues with the change.Kate needs special recognition as one fine trail cook. The meals she was able to prepare were excellent ranging from biscuits and gravy to eggs, bacon and potatoes for breakfast to the best steak I've had in my many visits to Cody to chili, spaghetti and pork loins for supper. She's the best. As for the actual ride itself, well all I can say is that I thought I'd be a lot more sore but in reality didn't feel bad once I was off the horse at the end of the day. Couple of notes, the altitude can play hell with your stamina if you're not acclimated, if you're shy about stripping down and bathing in a cold stream then bring lots of personal wipes. Make sure your sleeping bag is rated appropriately. I used a surplus Army two piece system that was perfect. Drink a lot of water throughout the day, don't wait til you're thirsty to hydrate. Trout fishing at the campsites was pretty good for those that fish. If you want a week long experience that will be the envy of your friends then you need to book this trip, remain flexible with any unforeseen changes and go enjoy the scenery.

This is on my bucket list and thankfully I had a good friend willing to share the experience with…read moreme! From the moment we left the 2 male guides were perfect gentlemen, always willing to offer help with whatever we wanted or needed! Very thankful they brought their 2 dogs, as boldly they chased a grizzly off 2 nights! It was a little eerie one evening as we listened to wolves howling around us one night, but they didn't come into camp! The cook was female, very good and great company as we sat around camp one day swapping stories! They spoiled us and although we checked this off our bucket list, we would go again!

My wife booked a guided fly fishing trip with North Fork Anglers. We showed up first thing in the…read moremorning at the store to check in and get our licenses. While we were there our guide showed up and introduced himself. He asked if we had any previous experience and talked about various locations, their conditions and where he thought we could go fish. Since our casting is far from professional and current conditions of the rivers were high and fast, we opted for a lake. We came with rods, waders, boots, snacks, but I left my reels in my truck at the store! Thank god , Brad (our guide had back ups! He got us all set up and we set out, talking about the conditions and what to expect. ( like rattlesnakes) what your step! It was a very educational experience, and we all caught some nice trout! If your in Cody and like to fly fish go see Brad, he'll make a better fly fisherman/woman.

Great fly shop. I've been fly fishing all of my life and lived all over US. These guys are really…read moregood. Excellent guides and good advice on flies, fly tying material and rods. Prices are fair and similar to other stores or mail order.

Didn't have the best experience with the owner…read more The ride itself was fun and everything was good except for the customer service we received. One of the ducky boats our group rented ripped at the beginning of the ride. Not sure why it happened because we were following the guide. When we asked if we could get a refund for the two people who were in the ripped ducky, since they weren't all able to enjoy the ride and only got through 5 min of it, we were told no and that if anything we should be paying for the damage. I don't think that was fair of the owner to say something like that and to not even offer a refund or another ride.

8 of us went on this rafting trip, It all went well until on the very first rapids one of the ducky…read moreboats ripped (not their fault because we were all following the guide) and they started sinking! We notified the guide and he just said for them to pull off and get out on the trail and kept going, he didn't stop or anything to make sure they at least got out safely. We kept going assuming they'd get out and get to the van but it had already left, and they had to walk barefoot dragging the boat to the top. I couldn't even enjoy most of the ride worried for my friends. When we finally got out of the water and found the girls, Mike (I assume the owner) didn't even see if they were ok but was pissed and made a comment about how they just ruined a $3000 boat. Again it wasn't their fault that it ripped and on top of that they had to sit out by the road without their shoes phones or anything (we left everything in the van) for 2 hours while we were rafting. When we went to ask if they could get a refund because they absolutely did not get the experience they paid for and Mike told us That not only will we not get a refund but we may have to pay for the boat that ripped, very unprofessional, very upset with this experience! The ride itself went great and had it not been for this experience with the owner it would've been 5 stars for me

The hours reflect the NPS visitor center in Lovell, WY, whereas the actual recreation area is not…read morelocked or guarded. The visitor center has a relief map of Bighorn Canyon and the surrounding areas which is cool to look at. There's also some geological, historical and photo exhibits on the natural and cultural history of the area. There's even a sign about "What's that smell?" in the area, which I definitely had wondered about driving through the town. The smell in question was the sugar beet processing! I had seen trucks of what I now know are sugar beets and the kind of sweet, earthy aroma in the air. We hiked the Sullivan's Knob Trail which was a quick easy hike, while the Upper Layout Creek Trail was tough! You can technically drive a bit on the dirt road for the latter, but you definitely need a high clearance vehicle because there are deep ruts. We also saw some of the wild Pryor Mountain Wild Horses on the side of the rod while driving, so drive slowly!

We drove through here on our way to Yellowstone and the views are amazing and there's several pull…read moreout stops to take pictures

Andy is a knowledgeable and friendly guide for all your outdoor adventures. You'll have a great…read moretime whether you visit his shop to buy some of the best gear around or go out boating somewhere. He is laid back but you always feel very safe as he keeps a close eye on everything. A highlight of any trip to Wyoming!

From the owner: Gradient Sports offers all the gear, instruction and information you need to get you out on your…read morenext water adventure. ​ We offer retail and rental kayaks (whitewater, recreation, touring, inflatable, SOT, etc.), canoes, rafts and stand up paddleboards (SUP) plus all the appropriate gear to keep you warm, dry and safe. We also have a rotating stock of used boats and boards. Our knowledgeable staff will help get you outfitted for your fun on the water and can provide some great advice on where to go find it, too.​ We also offer private, semi-private and group instruction in whitewater or recreational kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, kayak fishing and more. Or, you can join us for a variety of trips and events sure to get you hooked on a great new sport!​

We had the best day in the Beartooths!! This was my first time here and I hope not my last!! Wow…read moreGod's beauty at every turn. There are plenty of lakes to stop and fish at, we ate lunch right by one of them. Also quite a few waterfalls that are visible right off the road or with a short walk. We also spotted a black bear as we headed home which was the hilight of the day!!

Otherworldly! + Lotta turnouts to enjoy the sky-high view…read moreof the world from 10k ft above the ground. + Awesome chromatic blend of green grass, yellowish plains, white snow, gray-brown rock, hazy mountains, blue sky, gray clouds. You're gonna wanna grab a seat and soak it all in. . A long 2hr drive from Cooke City (Yellowstone's NE entrance) to Red Lodge, MT. . Tip: drive slowly. Lotta sharp switchbacks and cars coming the other way. - Virtually no infrastucture up there. Keep your wits about you. . Note: typically closes during winter. Enjoy while it's still summer.

The Legend Rock petroglyphs are about 30 miles northwest of Thermopolis. On Highway 120, drive for…read morealmost 22 miles until you reach the brown sign indicating the left turn to the petroglyphs. A smooth dirt road leading to a left turn at Legend Rock Road will take you to the small one-room interpretive center and parking area. From there, it's a short walk to the line of petroglyphs -- supposedly, almost 300 -- that are easy to find, especially with the help of the numbered markers. The age of the images, in the Dinwoody style reflecting the Big Horn and Wind River geographic areas, range from 100 years old to about 11,000 years old. There are many large images that are quite distinct and vibrant. It's easy to capture photos of your favorites. If you're in the Thermopolis or Cody area, detour here for some great unexpected surprises.

Worth the effort to get there. So much history! You can understand why those who preceded us in…read morethis area kept returning to tell their stories. Abundant fish, wildlife and great place to grow squash and maize. Not to mention the natural hot springs in the river. No wonder they had the time to create the stories on this rock. GO! If you have snake repellant of any kind, bring it as there are rattlers in the area so please be sure to stay on the well maintained trail.

Can't say enough about how beautiful this area is!!! The mountains, and the wildlife are incredible.read more

Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area is a massive recreation area spread across Wyoming and…read moreMontana. There is a visitor center in each state and vastly different personalities to the area at either end. If you're looking to visit the canyons head to the Wyoming visitor center. You can not access the canyons by car from Montana (without a 2+ hour drive). From the Montana side you can visit the Yellowtail Dam (currently closed due to Covid), there is boat access here and you can fish in the river. Fly fishing is very popular in this area. This is a beautiful area to visit especially if you have access to a boat.