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The Oldest Guest Ranch In America Is Right Here In Wyoming And It’s Amazing

Nothing represents life in the West more than a true ranch experience. Ranches in the United States date all the way back to the mid 1600s. However, unbeknownst to many, the oldest guest ranch in America is in Wyoming. Its claim to fame doesn’t end there, though. It’s actually the oldest in the world, too.

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Eatons' Ranch is tucked away in Wyoming's Bighorn Mountains, just 18 miles west of Sheridan. The ranch, located at 270 Eaton Ranch Road in Wolf, is an authentic dude and guest ranch.
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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.
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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.
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Pictured is Gentry Field, which is the ranch rodeo grounds. Wranglers frequently gather here for jackpot team roping.
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There's a dance every week in Howard Hall, which is the recreation building. There are also other activities offered there during the week.
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Accommodations at the ranch include 47 individual cabins and three suites in the Main Ranch House. The cabins and rooms are cozy, comfortable, and decorated with a Western motif.
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The ranch was established over 135 years ago by three Eaton brothers. The ranch has stayed in the family for all those years and is currently operated by 4th and 5th generations.
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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.
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This working cattle ranch was the first dude ranch in America and the oldest guest ranch in the world.
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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.

Ready to plan a visit to Eatons’ Ranch? Click here to visit the ranch’s website, where you’ll find more information and can make reservations.

So, what do you think? Did you know the oldest guest ranch in America is in Wyoming? Ever visited? If so, what’d you think? Tell us!

This is just one of the great ranches in Wyoming. Click here to read about another that’s been deemed one of the world’s best.

Address: Eatons' Ranch, 270 Eaton Ranch Rd, Wolf, WY 82844, USA
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Oldest Guest Ranch In America Is In Wyoming

June 28, 2021
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What are some other unique places to stay in Wyoming?

There are lots of unique places to stay in Wyoming, including The Wort Hotel in Jackson. The highlight of the hotel is the Silver Dollar Bar, which is adorned with 2,032 Morgan Silver Dollars – all of which were minted in 1921, the last year of their creation. The rare dollars aren’t just plastered on the bar, though. They also hidden in the hotel’s walls and furniture, so make sure to keep your eyes peeled when visiting.

Are there any other must-visit ranches in Wyoming?

Plenty of ranches in Wyoming offer guests the chance to experience the Wild West. One such place is the Vee Bar Guest Ranch in Laramie. The ranch operates as a guest ranch in the summer and a B&B the remainder of the year. Those visiting during the summer months will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of quintessential ranch activities, such as horseback riding, cattle drives, camping out, river tubing, stream fishing, hay wagon rides, trap shooting, and hiking. But the fun doesn’t end when the summer season does. Though the ranch operates as a B&B in the winter, it doesn’t mean the options for fun are lacking. Wintertime guests can enjoy skiing and snowmobiling.

What are some can’t-miss landmarks in Wyoming?

Landmarks are plentiful in Wyoming, and one you don’t want to miss is Devils Tower National Monument. Created by erosion, the massive monument stands at 1,267 feet above the Belle Fourche River near Sundance. Pretty significant, it was designated as a national monument by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1906, making it the first national monument in the United States. With pine forests, grasslands and woodlands, the area surrounding the monument is nearly as stunning as the monument itself.

Address: Eatons' Ranch, 270 Eaton Ranch Rd, Wolf, WY 82844, USA