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Shell, Wyoming is a hidden gem cradled in the rugged outskirts of the Bighorn Mountains. Here, time slows and the air tastes of pine and adventure — and with such a pristine location in the heart of Wyoming, what better place to get away from it all? This rustic town with its unfiltered vistas and cowboy spirit is the perfect place to trade city lights for quiet, star-studded nights. Fortunately for travelers and staycationers, this rural community is the perfect place to enjoy the simple joys and wide open spaces that make Wyoming so special! If you need a peaceful getaway (you do! you do!) the Wheels Up Cottage at Ever Sky Ranch beckons with rugged charm and unfiltered beauty. Here’s your passport to a getaway that defies the ordinary:

Even from the outside, the Wheels Up Cottage immediately feels straight out of a dream.
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This is a place where you can wake up to the Bighorn Mountains stretching their sinewy arms across the horizon, sip your coffee, inhale the crisp air, and feel alive while enjoying Wyoming's natural beauty from the oversized porch.
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The Wheels Up Cottage is surrounded by national forest and public land, which makes for a truly idyllic remote experience far, far away from the crowds.
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Approximately 300 acres of rolling Wyoming beauty stretch out as far as the eye can see. The peace and quiet is spectacular, with only the rustle of grass and the sounds of local wildlife to break up the stillness.
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Inside, the cottage feels homey and familiar, from the comfortable furnishings to the classic wood stove to the large windows looking out over the prairie.
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The kitchen — clean, efficient, and unpretentious — invites you to whip up skillet omelets or heat up some canned chili to be enjoyed at the large farmhouse dining table. Whatever soothes your inner cowboy!
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And the bedrooms … you're going to want to immediately tuck in! There's even a basement suite for extra large groups.
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But hang in there! There's so much to see and do it would be a shame to turn in early. The Wheels Up Cottage is nestled in a private valley, and completely private from the rest of the working ranch. But in addition to the immaculate views …
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... the refreshing sights and sounds of Beaver Creek winding through the ranch …
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... and the endless trails criss-crossing through the Bighorns themselves …
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... you can also head on over to the on-site gaming barn ("The Cowboy Way") for an evening of pool, shuffleboard, air hockey, or good old-fashioned board games.
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As night falls, you can hear the coyotes howling at the moon in the distance. But you and your family will no doubt want to be gathered around the scenic outdoor fire pit, roasting marshmallows and tracing constellations over the mountain ridge. Does it get any better than that?
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You’re not going to want to leave, but if you feel like venturing out, note that the Wheels Up Cottage is just a short drive from town if you feel like skipping the cooking for one night!

Need more convincing? Check out the full listing on Airbnb for more photos and details.

Of course, if you want to be in this area, you know there’s a world of trails to explore! Here are just a few of our favorite forest trails around the state.

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