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Johnson County, Wyoming, has drawn thousands of visitors over the years, attracted to the beauty and recreational opportunities of the Bighorn Mountains; or the authentic Western lifestyle reflected in our rodeos and guest ranches. Read and view what some of the travelers have to say about Buffalo and Kaycee to help you plan your trip.
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Yellowstone National Park Journal
“Outstanding scenery and intriguing history await you in the towns of Kaycee and Buffalo, Wyoming.”
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March 14, 2025:
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September 30, 2023:
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August 23, 2021:
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Events and Stories
Roam like a local
Events
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Paranormal Investigation: Occidental
›: Paranormal Investigation: OccidentalMAY 23-24 | A ghost hunter leads an investigation of the Historic Occidental Hotel & Saloon.
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Lake DeSmet Fishing Derby
›: Lake DeSmet Fishing DerbyMAY 24-26 | The Buffalo Lions Club’s 41st annual fishing derby takes place at Lake DeSmet.
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Cheyenne Welcome Day
›: Cheyenne Welcome DaySUNDAY, MAY 25 | Northern Cheyenne Days will include a tipi raising and blessing at Fort Phil Kearny.
Stories
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Wyoming Rodeos in Buffalo & Kaycee
›: Wyoming Rodeos in Buffalo & KayceeRodeo is the official sport of Wyoming, and Buffalo and Kaycee rodeos are the best throughout the summer! When these local rodeo events take place in Johnson County, they take…
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Best Places to Hike: Trails Around Buffalo, WY
›: Best Places to Hike: Trails Around Buffalo, WYLooking for some of the best places to hike in Wyoming? Located in the heart of Johnson County, with the great Bighorn Mountains to the west and surrounded by vast,…
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The Mysteries of Lake DeSmet
›: The Mysteries of Lake DeSmetAre there spirits that haunt Lake DeSmet? Or sea serpents? Or both?