08-15-2008, 12:43 PM
Paul - sounds like a great adventure. Actually brought back memories for me. I used to work in Cody. Ran a summer theatre there (the Sarsaparilla Saloon). Riley brings up a good point. There's a "back door" from Cody to the Northeast entrance to Yellowstone, which takes you over Beartooth Pass (11,000 feet). About 15 miles north of Cody, you go over Dead Indian Pass and down into the Sunlight Basin. I swear to God, you crest the pass and drive down into the past - stunning and pristine. By the way, Charles Karault always said the drive over Beartooth was the most beautiful road in America, and he should know. But, now you have a good reason to go back and enjoy all over again. Thanks for the tour.