Wapiti valley at night
Location:
Rimrock Dude Ranch is in the northwest part of United States, in northwest corner of state Wyoming, half way between Yellowstone National Park and Cody in beautiful Wapiti valley, surrounded by mountains of Absaroka mountain range.
Elevation: 6200 feet (1890 meters)
492 miles (788 km) north from Denver Colorado
445 miles (712 km) north-east from Salt Lake City Utah
120 miles (192 km) south from Billings Montana
Climate:
Continental mountain climate with significant difference between temperatures at night and during a day.
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Temperature: |
Annual average: 46 F (8 C) January average: 24 F (-4 C) July average: 72 F (22 C) |
Annual average snowfall: 45.2" (115 cm)
Annual average humidity: 50%
Sunshine days: 300
Yellowstone National Park:
Yellowstone National Park is a treasure, known by travelers from around the world. In 1872 Congress established Yellowstone as the world's first national park. The magmatic heat powers the park's famous geysers, hot springs, fumaroles, and mud pots. Park roads sample but a fraction of Yellowstone Park. The rest is backcountry with 1000 miles of trails. Our wilderness pack trips will take you to this beautiful backcountry.
Cody:
Cody, Wyoming, located 52 miles from the East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park. was founded in 1896 by Colonel William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody. When the Buffalo Bill Dam, located just west of Cody, was completed in 1910, it was the highest dam in the world. The dam has recently been raised by 25 feet. Year-round recreational opportunities are almost limitless in Cody with the surrounding mountains, forest and wilderness areas. Other Cody attractions: Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody Nite Rodeo, Foundation for North American Wild Sheep, Cody Mural, Trail Town, Cody Wildlife Exhibit, The Irma Hotel, Historic Downtown District. Buffalo Bill Reservoir, Wapiti Ranger Station (oldest in United States). Buffalo Bill Dam Visitor Center.
2728 Northfork Route
Cody, Wyoming 82414
USA
(307) 587-3970
Fax (307) 527-5014
E-mail: fun@rimrockranch.com
