Meg Simone 
WYDOT Snowplow Priority Plan Map & Driver Shortage Cody to the MT state line is classified Low volume (IIIA, IIIB): Service generally involves other less busy minor arterial and collector routes and is provided after high-volume and medium-volume routes have been cleared, with exceptions sometimes made for school buses or similar traffic. Low-volume service is provided … Read more
Pilot Creek Parking Lot: 1/14/2023 A total of 61 “rigs” were parked at the Pilot Creek Parking area at noon on 1/14/23. 49 trucks and trailers. Some are sled decks on trucks. An additional 12 local vehicles.
Visit Montana boasts: The little outpost of Cooke City is a sledder’s paradise, known for world-class snowmobiling terrain, including miles of glorious backcountry. Turn up the power this winter with a remote adventure at “the end of the road.” The only way in and out of Cooke City in winter (by vehicle) is through the park, and … Read more
WY Snowmobile Tourism By The Numbers: According to a University of Wyoming Study conducted at the end of the 2011-2012 Snowmobile season: Snowmobiling generated a total of $175.5 million per year of economic activity for the Wyoming economy. 49% of this activity is generated through tourism. This same study was again conducted by the University of Wyoming at … Read more
Christmas Truce In Plug Dispute As seen in The Powell Tribune, December 20, 2022 By Mark Davis A group embroiled in the argument whether to plow the plug wants to deescalate the argument — at least until after the holiday season. As the debate about plowing a section of U.S. Highway 212 between Cooke City, Montana, … Read more
To plow or not to plow? Wyoming and Montana residents are polarized about the ‘plug’ on Beartooth Highway Listen to the interview on WY Public Media by Caitlin Tan.
Letter to the Editor: Plowing the Plug? The Cody Country Snowmobile Association would like to introduce ourselves. Our organization was incorporated in 1973. We have members throughout Park County and parts of Montana. We maintain the Beartooth Mountain Snowmobile Trail System we also own and maintain a Safety Shelter that is located at lsland Lake in the Beartooths. Our trail system connects to the trail system in Cooke City, Montana. With the connection of these two trail systems, we have over 100 miles of groomed or marked trails. You can snowmobile in both states on one trail. Grooming is paid for by RecreationalTrails Grants and Snowmobile User Fees, lf you like to play in the snow, Cross Country Ski, Snowshoe, Fat Tire Bike, or Dog Mush the trails are available for everybody’s use. For some folks to say “Plow the Plug” without fully understanding the ramifications is disturbing to us. This … Read more
Pilot Creek Parking Lot: 12/10/2022 57 “Rigs” not including local parking.
POP SUPPORT MAP as of 12/1/2022 Thank you to those who have reached out to share your support for POP! We have compiled a heat map of Cooke City Support from in-town property owners. If your lots are not represented on this map and you support POP’s mission, be sure to reach out! Some residential … Read more
Snowmobilers OK With Plowing Critical Yellowstone Road In Winter With Replacement Trail As published in the Cowboy State Daily 11/29/22 – Click the Image to view the article and accompanying videos online. By Wendy Corr, Cowboy State Daily The mountains near Cooke City and Silvergate, Montana, are a mecca for snowmobilers, cross-country skiers and other … Read more
