We Sent a New York City Slicker to a Wyoming Dude Ranch

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We traveled to Wyoming to spend a week at Lost Creek Ranch, a dude ranch in Grand Teton National Park just 30 minutes outside Jackson. On this trip into the heart of the Wild West, we put horseback riding, river floats, rodeos, and line dancing to the test and share tips on the right way to visit the Cowboy State. Get ready to see beautiful mountain peaks, meet real cowboys, and catch some of the best views in the United States.   Start planning your trip to Wyoming: https://travelwyoming.com/    Remember to plan ahead, respect wildlife, and visit Wyoming responsibly: https://travelwyoming.com/wy-responsibly/    Read the full article: https://rebrand.ly/mjtqw3e  ----  CONNECT WITH AFAR  Afar.com is a digital and print magazine that publishes travel tips, guides, news, and stories: https://www.afar.com   Get updates on the latest articles, travel news, and more from AFAR by signing up for the AFAR newsletter: https://afar.com/newsletters   Follow AFAR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AfarMedia  Follow AFAR on Twitter: https://twitter.com/afarmedia  Follow AFAR on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afarmedia  Follow AFAR on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/afarmedia   ----  CREDITS   Claudia Cardia - Video Editor  Tiana Attride - AFAR Producer  Elizabeth See - Designer  Sarika Bansal - Editorial Director  Michelle Heimerman - Photo Editor   MUSIC  “Wake up” Astro Diver/ Musicbed   FOOTAGE / PHOTOGRAPHY  Tiana Attride   CHAPTERS  00:00 Introduction  00:25 The Ranch  00:59 Becoming a Cowboy  01:52 The Rodeo  02:26 Travel Tips for Wyoming

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00:00Hey guys it's Tiana and I'm here in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming to show you

00:11guys what it's actually like to stay on a real life bonafide dude ranch.

00:25On this trip I stayed at the century old Lost Creek Ranch, one of the only dude ranches

00:28actually inside Grand Teton National Park.

00:31There is probably no better view of the Grand Teton range than the one you get here.

00:35Fun fact, it's so scenic that it was even featured on an episode of Modern Family.

00:39Lost Creek is also roughly 30 minutes away from famous sites like Jenny Lake and the

00:42Moulton Barn.

00:44Some of the guest cabins are roughly 100 years old with rocking chairs and cozy down comforters.

00:48They serve meals in this dining room with views of the Tetons and beneath covered wagons

00:51in their fireside cookout area.

00:53But since I was here to brush up on my cowboy skills, I spent most of my time down at Lost

00:57Creek's barn.

01:15The best thing about staying on a dude ranch is that you'll get to experience the wild

01:18west as it should be from on top of a horse.

01:21At Lost Creek you don't have to have any previous experience, take it from me I live and work

01:25in Brooklyn, New York, essentially meaning I could not be further from a cowboy if I

01:28tried.

01:29At the start of your trip you'll get matched with a trusty steed, I got paired with this

01:32sweet girl named Muffin for the week.

01:35Together we rode down winding hillsides, across rivers, through fields filled with elk, and

01:38eventually to this scenic riverside picnic spot during an all day ride.

01:42You'll also get to see the ranch hands at work as they rope cattle and lope across rivers

01:46and through massive pastures.

01:47But there are even more cowboy experiences on the way.

01:53About 30 minutes from the ranch, the Jackson Hole Rodeo has been around for over 130 years.

01:58This was, in fact, my first rodeo, so I wasn't sure what to expect, but every competition

02:02blew me away from the barrel racing, bareback riding, and steer roping to the bull riding.

02:09Back at the ranch there's even more to do, including skeet shooting, line dancing, and

02:12watching horses being released at sunset and sent out to pasture for the night.

02:16There are also scenic float trips along the Snake River with guides like Keith Jardine

02:20who showed us some of the park's most impressive scenes from the water.

02:26If you plan on visiting Wyoming, here are a few tips to ensure a great trip.

02:30First plan on investing in some solid cowboy boots and a hat.

02:33Yes, they look stylish, but they will genuinely keep you comfortable.

02:37You'll also want to bring layers and cold weather wear since temperatures can dip down

02:40into the 40s.

02:41Overall, if you want to not only check out Grand Teton National Park, but get the full

02:45Wild Western experience, a stay on a dude ranch is hands down the best way to do it.

02:51And that's it!

02:52Let us know in the comments if you would try a stay on a dude ranch, and if you loved this

02:55video don't forget to like and subscribe.

02:57Thanks for watching!

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