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Drive out of Cody into the Wyoming Badlands on a private 3–4 hour van tour to see McCullough Peaks’ wild mustangs, desert wildflowers, and sweeping views. Expert guides blend natural history, local lore, and responsible viewing for photographers and casual travelers alike.
Drive out of Cody into the Wyoming Badlands on a private 3–4 hour van tour to see McCullough Peaks’ wild mustangs, desert wildflowers, and sweeping views. Expert guides blend natural history, local lore, and responsible viewing for photographers and casual travelers alike.
You roll out of downtown Cody into a cool, air‑conditioned van and the high plains open like a page from the Old West. Sagebrush crowds the shoulders, the Badlands’ red and tan cliffs lean forward, and the McCullough Peaks sit like an old guard on the horizon. The van hums, the tour specialist points, and somewhere ahead the wild mustangs graze with a wary curiosity that makes you slow your breath.
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Operated by Cody Wyoming Adventures · Cody, Wyoming
You roll out of downtown Cody into a cool, air‑conditioned van and the high plains open like a page from the Old West. Sagebrush crowds the shoulders, the Badlands’ red and tan cliffs lean forward, and the McCullough Peaks sit like an old guard on the horizon. The van hums, the tour specialist points, and somewhere ahead the wild mustangs graze with a wary curiosity that makes you slow your breath.
This part of northwestern Wyoming is layered geologically — eroded sedimentary badlands carved by wind and intermittent streams — and culturally, it’s a crossroads of Shoshone homelands, mountain‑man routes and Buffalo Bill Cody’s frontier mythmaking. The McCullough Peaks Herd Management Area is federally overseen, and the tour frames that history with mountain‑man tales and contemporary debates about wild horse management.
Expect wide prairie, scrubby draws carpeted in desert wildflowers in season, and roadside views of jagged coulees. Wildlife includes the occasional wild mustang band, pronghorns scanning for danger, and raptors riding thermals overhead. Photography windows are frequent; the van pulls to safe vantage points to scan the herd.
Practical notes: tours run 3–4 hours from a Cody pickup next to the Irma Hotel; light walking onto uneven ground may be required for closer looks. Bring sun protection, a mid‑telephoto lens or binoculars, and layered clothing — weather shifts sharply on the plains. Respect distance rules around horses; do not approach or feed them. With a private guide and climate control, this tour is an accessible, low‑effort way to see Wyoming’s badlands and wild horses while learning the human and natural history that shapes the landscape.
Guides aim to position the van at safe viewing distances; you may get out at pullouts for unobstructed views, but do not approach or feed the horses.
The tour uses a 15‑passenger transit van; short uneven ground at viewpoints may not be fully wheelchair accessible—contact the operator to arrange accommodations.
Late spring to early summer (May–July) brings peak wildflower display and foaling; turnout varies with snowfall and seasonal conditions.
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure; tours may be cancelled by the operator for bad weather.
Cody Wyoming Adventures operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You roll out of downtown Cody into a cool, air‑conditioned van and the high plains open like a page from the Old West. Sagebrush crowds the shoulders, the Badlands’ red and tan cliffs lean forward, and the McCullough Peaks sit like an old guard on the horizon. The van hums, the tour specialist points, and somewhere ahead the wild mustangs graze with a wary curiosity that makes you slow your breath.
You roll out of downtown Cody into a cool, air‑conditioned van and the high plains open like a page from the Old West. Sagebrush crowds the shoulders, the Badlands’ red and tan cliffs lean forward, and the McCullough Peaks sit like an old guard on the horizon. The van hums, the tour specialist points, and somewhere ahead the wild mustangs graze with a wary curiosity that makes you slow your breath.
This part of northwestern Wyoming is layered geologically — eroded sedimentary badlands carved by wind and intermittent streams — and culturally, it’s a crossroads of Shoshone homelands, mountain‑man routes and Buffalo Bill Cody’s frontier mythmaking. The McCullough Peaks Herd Management Area is federally overseen, and the tour frames that history with mountain‑man tales and contemporary debates about wild horse management.
Expect wide prairie, scrubby draws carpeted in desert wildflowers in season, and roadside views of jagged coulees. Wildlife includes the occasional wild mustang band, pronghorns scanning for danger, and raptors riding thermals overhead. Photography windows are frequent; the van pulls to safe vantage points to scan the herd.
Practical notes: tours run 3–4 hours from a Cody pickup next to the Irma Hotel; light walking onto uneven ground may be required for closer looks. Bring sun protection, a mid‑telephoto lens or binoculars, and layered clothing — weather shifts sharply on the plains. Respect distance rules around horses; do not approach or feed them. With a private guide and climate control, this tour is an accessible, low‑effort way to see Wyoming’s badlands and wild horses while learning the human and natural history that shapes the landscape.