If I ever find myself back in the Cody/ Yellowstone area, I hope to stop by Pahaska Tepee. It’s just minutes outside of the East Entrance to Yellowstone.

A private business, they have cabins and activities, a gift shop and tours of Buffalo Bill’s original 1904 lodge. It was closed for the season when we were there but they had left their restrooms open.

This felt like a true gift given that we did not know if national park restrooms would be open or clean.

Someday, I’ll go back and drop some bucks in the gift shop as a way to say thanks. Meanwhile, I’ll tell you all that you should stop by if you’re ever in the area.

Sometimes it feels like everyone is looking for ways to monetize even the simplest things. We were not paying guests and they weren’t open to even buy a sandwich in the restaurant.

They just did all us passersby a solid because it’s the kind thing to do.