Western Flair- Cody, Wyoming

Here's a campground review of the Buffalo Bill State Park- North Fork Campground. There is a daily fee, which I didn't catch on the drive-by, but the nightly camping fee is $12 with no hook-ups.
Here are some of the views from the campground of the Shoshone River.
The drive pictured is typical of all the pull through sites...they are all paved and nicely separated from your neighbor. We aren't staying here...but it is definitely on our list for a future stay! It is west of the town of Cody by about 15 miles or so and definitely in a beautiful location!
In case you forgot where Cody, Wyoming is ...here's the local MapQuest flair! This is actually a map completed in small tiles at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. We spent a few hours there today. There are actually 5 different museums inside and we only got through 2 today. But the Historical Center knows that there is lots of good stuff inside, and your ticket is good for 2 days.
This is Chris, Caleb and I in front of the building.
Following a picnic lunch on the grassy grounds of the historical center, we challenged each other to a fierce game of mini golf. Chris offered to keep the score card for the scrapbook...because he won.
Every night there is a gunfight in the street in front of the historic Irma Hotel. After 20 minutes of trying to sell us posters, and a weak attempt at a show, we went back to the truck shortly after it actually started. Don't waste your time stopping. If you want to see an entertaining gunfight, go to the Grand Canyon Railway in Williams, Arizona. That is a good show!

Another nightly event for Cody is the rodeo. With a bit of hesitation, we went. You see, it is not a professional rodeo every night and sometimes amateur rodeo can be a bit disappointing. But they know how to rodeo in Wyoming! The rough stock was bucking and the cowboys were flying! They also have junior events...and we saw the cutest little cowgirl, only all of 3 years old or so, make a spectacular barrel run! I think she got the loudest cheer for the night! Definitely add the rodeo to your Cody itinerary!
We took a drive west of town, towards Yellowstone National Park, and came upon this house in the Wapiti Valley. The Wapiti Valley has some beautiful ranch homes. The area is also frequented by Grizzly Bears.

Tomorrow's plan is to return to the Buffalo Bill Historical Center to check out the museums we didn't see today. And the rest...well...check back tomorrow to see what the day will hold!