CODY WILDLIFE FIELD GUIDE
Backroads into Mustang Country: A Half‑Day Search for Wild Horses Outside Cody
A five‑hour, small‑group outing from Cody that follows desert badlands and scenic byways to find wild mustangs and wintering wildlife.
Backroads into Mustang Country: A Half‑Day Search for Wild Horses Outside Cody.
Take the backroads into mustang country on a half‑day tour just outside Cody, Wyoming. The route winds through desert badlands and open country along scenic corridors such as Buffalo Bill Highway or the Chief Joseph Scenic Byway as guides search for wild horses and other winter wildlife, and explain herd behavior, history, and the landscape those animals call home.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Wild horses, big mammals, and raptors
The tour concentrates on locating wild mustangs in open country while also offering regular sightings of elk, bison, wolves and other native species; guests may also see pronghorn, moose and golden eagles during winter wildlife runs.
Scenic byways and desert badlands
Drivers take scenic corridors—options include Buffalo Bill Highway or the Chief Joseph Scenic Byway—threading through desert badlands and open country that frame mustang habitat and provide ample viewing angles.
Guided context on herd patterns and history
Guides share what they know about mustang behavior, herd patterns and the rugged landscape, making the outing valuable for wildlife lovers and photographers seeking both sightings and context.
What the day feels like
What the half‑day feels like
Over roughly five hours you slip away from Cody onto backroads and established scenic highways, scanning open ridgelines and badlands for bands of mustangs and the other big species that inhabit the area. Stops are deliberate and paced for observation and photography while guides narrate herd behavior, local history and natural‑history context.
THE WILDLIFE
Wild horses, big mammals, and raptors
The tour concentrates on locating wild mustangs in open country while also offering regular sightings of elk, bison, wolves and other native species; guests may also see pronghorn, moose and golden eagles during winter wildlife runs.
THE ROUTE
Scenic byways and desert badlands
Drivers take scenic corridors—options include Buffalo Bill Highway or the Chief Joseph Scenic Byway—threading through desert badlands and open country that frame mustang habitat and provide ample viewing angles.
THE INTERPRETATION
Guided context on herd patterns and history
Guides share what they know about mustang behavior, herd patterns and the rugged landscape, making the outing valuable for wildlife lovers and photographers seeking both sightings and context.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this outing
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The outing is a half‑day experience that runs approximately five hours.
The tour operates from Cody, Wyoming and ventures onto nearby backroads and scenic byways outside town.
Tours are limited to small groups—up to ten passengers—and are offered as suitable for all ages.
The itinerary emphasizes wildlife searching and interpretation along roadside and open‑country stretches, making it a strong choice for wildlife observation and photography.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour is approximately five hours in duration.
Where does the tour depart from?
The tour departs from Cody, Wyoming and travels onto nearby backroads and scenic byways.
What wildlife might we see?
Sightings may include wild mustangs as well as elk, bison, wolves, pronghorn, moose and golden eagles among other native species.
Is this suitable for children or mixed‑age groups?
Yes—the outing is advertised as suitable for all ages.
How large are the groups?
Groups are limited to up to ten passengers.
Will the guide provide natural‑history context?
Yes—guides share information about mustang behavior, herd patterns and the regional landscape during the drive and observation stops.