In this episode of Big Blend Radio's \"Journey Jukebox\" travel podcast, travel writer Lisa Evans takes us to Cody, Wyoming, a fascinating Western destination where the spirit of the Old West is still very much alive.
Located just outside Yellowstone National Park, Cody combines Western history, art, craftsmanship, music, rodeo, and living history in a destination that's worth more than just a quick overnight stop. Lisa shares her experiences exploring the city's many layers, from the extraordinary Western functional art at By Western Hands to the historic buildings and frontier stories of Old Trail Town.
The episode also takes us to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Cody Cattle Company, and the Cody Stampede Rodeo, where Lisa experienced her first \"real\" rodeo. She also discovers the city's lively music scene and talks about the musicians she added to the Journey Jukebox playlist.
With American Adventures Month and America 250 as part of the conversation, this episode is an invitation to explore a destination where American history, Western heritage, artistry, entrepreneurship, and entertainment come together. As Lisa discovered, Cody is much more than a gateway to Yellowstone—it's a destination worth spending several days exploring.
🗺️ Cody, Wyoming Travel Planning Resources
- Lisa's article on By Western Hands:
https://www.seegreatart.art/discovering-cody-wyomings-legacy-of-western-art-at-by-western-hands/
- Irma Emporium: https://www.irmahotel.com/
- The Chamberlin Inn - https://chamberlininn.com/
- Heart Mountain WWII Japanese American National Historic Landmark: https://www.heartmountain.org/
- Buffalo Bill Center of the West: https://centerofthewest.org/
- The Cody Cattle Company: https://thecodycattlecompany.com/
- Cody Stampede Rodeo: https://www.codystampederodeo.com/
- Cody Firearms Experience: https://www.codyfirearmsexperience.com/
- By Western Hands: https://www.bywesternhands.org/
- Old Trail Town: https://oldtrailtown.org/
🎵 Journey Jukebox Music Playlist on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7humUf03LIW04t8LiJSSN9?si=71c11c52c77c4596
Lisa's Cody playlist includes artists such as Righteous Vendetta, Kaylen Beasley, and Luke Bell, giving the episode its own musical Western soundtrack.
🎧 More about the Journey Jukebox Podcast: New episodes air every 3rd Tuesday at 6pm CST: https://journeyjukebox.podbean.com/
- Podcast Magazine: https://online.fliphtml5.com/yhwzg/JOURNEY-JUKEBOX---2026/#p=1
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