Where’s the best place in the United States to camp? Take a look out your back door.

A recent study revealed the Cowboy State ranks number one across the nation for camping excellence. The analysis, completed by sustainable travel advice website Adventures on the Rock, explored 10 distinct factors to develop a full ranking.

CODY, Wyo. — Record floods last June closed two of the five entrances to Yellowstone National Park, cutting annual visitation in 2022 by nearly one-third compared to the year before, according to figures released by the National Park Service.

In the wake of the final report about the floating foot discovered at Yellowstone last summer, local leaders remain optimistic about tourism this year given that there were no signs of foul play and fatalities have previously occurred at the national park.

What is the fate of a state that keeps losing its college graduates and young professionals to neighboring states with more diversified economies and cultural opportunities?

That’s a question lawmakers and educators are poised to address.