The East Gate of Yellowstone

Cody, Wyoming

The Wilhelm Family — Ten Days at Yellowstone's East Gate. A day-by-day record of the country we covered — kept for the family, in full resolution.

Basecamp Cody, Wyoming Elevation 5,016 ft Duration Ten days

The Log

  1. Day01

    Day 1 - Rock Creek Resort in Red Lodge, MT

    Friday, July 10, 2026

    An early start (4 am departure from the house) the TSA line was very long and Corinne got to do it twice! Arrival day into Billings, MT and the drive down to Rock Creek Resort. Corinne was taken by the Land landscapes on the way down to red Lodge, Montana. The place we are staying is very nice and has a wonderful view of a creek off of our balcony. Jake made it into town at around 7:30 PM. He was scheduled to meet Jenson and Corinne in Red Lodge while Scott took the opportunity to get cardioverted. What a great group at the hospital. He was fixed and out in record time!

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  2. Day02

    Explore the Beartooth Highway

    Saturday, July 11, 2026

    We started with a fantastic breakfast at Rock Creek Resort.

  3. Day03

    Everyone arrives into Cody!

    Sunday, July 12, 2026

    The Pennsylvania group will all fly in somewhere today and make their way to Cody. The Wilhelm and Jacob are leaving red Lodge and will travel to Cody via the Beartooth Highway and the chief Joseph scenic byway.

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  4. Day04

    Buffalo Bill – Center of the West Museum

    Monday, July 13, 2026

    Still another hot day, but not quite like yesterday. We had breakfast at granny’s and went to the Center of the West museum today.

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  5. Day05

    Day 05 - Yellowstone (Part 1 of 2)

    Tuesday, July 14, 2026

    We spent this beautiful day in Yellowstone!

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  6. Day06

    Day 06 - Wild Mustangs

    Wednesday, July 15, 2026

    We drove around a vast BLM reserve searching for wild mustangs, and finally found a family (about 47!) near Whistle Creek in Powell, WY. In the evening we went to the Cody Nite Rodeo — Yeehaw!!!!🤠

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  7. Day07

    Day 07 - Yellowstone (Part 2 of 2)

    Thursday, July 16, 2026

    We went back to Yellowstone for another day of sites (Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic, etc.) and searching for animals!

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