Posted in Wyoming
January 14, 2017
The Oldest Guest Ranch In America Is Right Here In Wyoming And It’s Amazing
Nothing represents life in the west any more than a true ranch experience. Ranches in the United States date all the way back to the mid 1600s. Wyoming just so happens to hold the distinction of having the first and the oldest guest ranch, not just in America, but in the world.
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Eatons' Ranch is tucked away in Wyoming's Bighorn Mountains, just eighteen miles west of Sheridan. The ranch, located at 270 Eatons Ranch Road in Wolf, is an authentic dude and guest ranch.
The ranch consists of 7,000 acres of open country with rolling hills, meadows and valleys. There's so much freedom and countryside to explore.
The ranch offers the unique opportunity of riding one of their 220 horses unescorted. They also offer overnight pack trips in the Bighorn National Forest.
Pictured is Gentry Field which is the ranch rodeo grounds. Wranglers frequently gather here for jackpot team roping.
There's a dance every week in Howard Hall which is the recreation building. There are also other activities offered there during the week.
Accommodations at the ranch include 47 individual cabins and 3 suites in the Main Ranch House. The cabins and rooms are cozy, comfortable and decorated with a western motif.
The ranch was established over 135 years ago by 3 Eaton brothers. The ranch has stayed in the family for all those years and is currently operated by 4th and 5th generations.
The ranch was first established in 1879 in North Dakota, moved to Wyoming in 1904 and by 1930, it had become the largest and most popular vacation ranch in the country.
This working cattle ranch was the first dude ranch in America and the oldest guest ranch in the world.
Today, guest ranches still offer cattle, horses and hospitality. Their goal is to share the western way of life with people from all over the country and the world.
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