WESTERN WONDERS EATONS’ RANCH 5 REASONS TO STAY AT A WYOMING DUDE & GUEST RANCH Not only do Wyoming’s many ranches let visitors play cowboy for a week, but they also offer activities and amenities to suit every traveler — not to mention postcard-caliber scenery around every bend. Life on the Range PARADISE GUEST RANCH @paradiseranchwy 1 YOU CAN EXPERIENCE REAL COWBOY LIFE. 3 HORSEBACK RIDING IS ONLY THE BEGINNING. 4 THEY CAN BE A SECRET FOODIE PARADISE. 2 THERE ARE OPTIONS TO SUIT EvERY vACATION STYLE. CROSSED SABRES RANCH @duderanchvacations You won’t find any one-size-fits-all experiences here. No matter your budget, interests or group size, there’s a ranch for you. Traveling with kids? Vee Bar Guest Ranch in Laramie is one of many ranches that offers fun and educational programs for kids as young as 6. Seeking a grown-up getaway? Certain ranches host adults-only weeks or offer romantic perks like massages, hot-air balloon rides and all the privacy you need. A dude-ranch vacation is all about working up an appetite; but if you think it’s just pork and beans out here, you haven’t visited our foodie-friendly ranches. At Paradise Guest Ranch in Buffalo , feast on gourmet meals enhanced with locally sourced ingredients and a stellar wine program — mixed with a hearty helping of barbecue cookouts, buffet lunches and s’mores, of course. 5 THEY’RE PERFECT FOR RECONNECTING WITH FAMILY. Find your perfect ranch and other resources at the Wyoming Dude Ranchers’ Association website at TravelWY.com/ranch. For one glorious family trip, you can all step away from your devices and really recharge. R Lazy S Ranch in Teton Village trades TVs and social feeds for good, old-fashioned fun, like evening talent shows and capture-the-flag tournaments. While most ranches do offer Wi-Fi these days, quality time with the fam is all the connectivity you’ll need. 68 FROM TOP: WYOMING OFFICE OF TOURISM/JASON LINDSEY, INSTAGRAM/PARADISERANCHWY, INSTAGRAM/DUDERANCHVACATIONS. If you’ve always been fascinated by Western lore and cowboy culture, then visiting a dude or guest ranch will let you roll up your sleeves and join the adventure — from participating in real cattle drives to pitching in at the stables to long, peaceful rides through scenic valleys. Wyoming happens to be home to the first-ever dude ranch: Eatons’ Ranch in Wolf . The ranch first flung open its barn doors in 1904. It doesn’t get much more authentic than that. A love of horses is pretty much a prerequisite for a dude-ranch stay, but it’s far from the only activity available. Venture beyond the stable at Crossed Sabres Ranch in Cody to enjoy world-class fly-fishing streams, river rafting, hiking and biking — plus plenty of stargazing and leisure time around the campfire.
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