December certainly proved to be the most wonderful time of year for Wyoming. Coverage could be found in a multitude of publications detailing a spectrum of the Cowboy State’s treasures, with an exciting look ahead at what awaits us in 2023.

Travel trends were a popular point of discussion amongst travel media. TripSavvy writer Carrie Bell brought us “How the West was Fun: What’s Behind the Continued Rise of the Western Getaway,” a story that delved into theories behind the travel trend of newfound romanticism with the Old West. The Wyoming Office of Tourism’s own Piper Singer was interviewed and provided her point of view about the magnetism of Wyoming. She stated, “lured to its bold, unrelenting, and free nature, Wyoming has inspired travelers’ sense of curiosity and feeds their creativity once they are here.” Journalist Alison Tibaldi talked about the “Top 10 Travel Trends that will Shape Family Vacations in 2023” for the Family Vacationist. She included Cody as a destination for fulfilling the “unconventional lodging” trend that has recently gained recognition. Alison referred to Cody as a “great standalone family vacation spot” made distinct by the Cody Trout Ranch Camp, an unconventional vacation experience that “the kids are sure to talk about for years to come.” The story was syndicated to USA Today, Hometown Life, Head Topics, and The Indianapolis Star.

Along the same lines, the fascination with small town vacations was high on the travel trend list in December. Travel Awaits published two articles, “20 Small Charming Towns to Visit in 2023” and “17 Adorable Mountain Towns Our Readers Couldn’t Get Enough of in 2022,” both of which featured Cody, with the latter mentioning Sheridan as well. Calling it “a small town packed with adventure,” both pieces highlighted the rich history of Old Trail Town in Cody and the quintessential Western atmosphere that helps define the town as the Rodeo Capital of the World.