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Red Rock Ranch, Where Our Guests Often Become Our Friends.
50 Years with Friends Years of Visits Create Family at the Red Rock Ranch Here is a short snippet from guests Larry and Corrine Taylor from Lake Forest, Illinois, who spent eight years with us at the ranch while their boys were growing up. Spoiler alert - the Taylors returned to the ranch just two summers ago to celebrate their 50th Anniversary! .stk-0498522-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important}.stk-0498522-container{display:flex !important} .stk-8f7cf64{top:1...
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Half a Century of Adventure: Carolyn Stimmel Reflects on 50 Years at Red Rock Ranch
The Red Rock Ranch has a long, storied history. Originally homesteaded around 1894, this jewel of a ranch in the Gros Ventre Valley is one you need to see to believe. It may be one of the only places on earth where you’ll find red rock cliffs surrounded by dramatic granite peaks. The ranch has always been a quiet place. An escape from busy lives and a loud world. But the Mackenzie family has also transformed it to become a place where they share that special vibe with others. And this ye...
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Happy Trails from Red Rock Ranch
2023 HAPPY TRAILS As we wind down our days at the ranch, Harley, Carolyn and their family want to thank our new and returning guests for another incredible ranch season! We’ve enjoyed every moment of celebrating birthdays, singing under the starry skies, and exploring on our trail adventures withguests hailing from various corners of the United States, and even from our northern neighbors in Canada. 2023 Season Events In addition to our ...
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Jackson Hole Wildflowers & Wide-Open Spaces
Jackson Hole Wildflowers One of our favorite months at Red Rock Ranch is July, when the native wildflowers are in full bloom, and the valley floor turns into a magnificent blend of stunning red, calming lavender, and brilliant yellow flowers.Although you can enjoy this colorful display anywhere on the ranch, we suggest exploring one of the many hiking trails at or near the ranch to discover the true colors and variety the area offers. From the Ranch, there are several nearby marked trail...
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What is a Dude Ranch?
What the heck is a Dude Ranch? Western cattle ranchers coined the word “dude,” describing big-shot city slickers from the East Coast looking for an authentic ranch experience in places like Jackson Hole. These early ranches were set up for working cattle and horses, and we can only imagine how these early cowboys reacted to these well-to-do families who were willing to spend good money to get their hands dirty and work on the ranch. The Modern-Day Dude Ranch Today’s ...
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Spring at the Ranch
Spring is here & so is the Wildlife. Spring is a very busy time of year for wildlife in and around Grand Teton National Park. .stk-5cd66c2-container{box-shadow:0 0 0 2px #7878781a !important;} On The River With the snow starting to recede, the Snake and Gros Ventre Rivers will soon be teaming with wildlife. Bald Eagles are likely already nesting, and are one of the most magnificent birds to watch while they hunt or teach their fledglings to do the same. You can also find river...
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Summer 2022 In Review at The Red Rock Ranch
Summer 2022 was spectacular, a real return to form after two years of pestiferous pandemic pauses and precautions. It felt great to have so many happy folks here at the ranch, soaking in all the sunshine, clean air, and good times; the way it's supposed to be. A Red Rock Ranch dude ranch vacation is meant to be a truly immersive break from your everyday life. A much needed reset from a world of non-stop notifications, distractions, and worry. It never ceases to please us how many folks co...
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Wyoming Fly Fishing Fall Getaways at The Red Rock Ranch
Book a Wyoming fly fishing getaway this fall at The Red Rock Ranch and stay for less with our off-season rates! The ranch is surrounded with excellent fly fishing opportunities, including the ranch's own Crystal Creek. There's nothing quite as relaxing and rewarding as a day of freshwater fly fishing, and Wyoming is home to some of the best around. Wyoming may be lightly populated with people - but not with fish! Our state offers more than 27,000 miles of pristine, fishable waters. Lakes,...
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Martin Black Horsemanship and Stockmanship Clinic 2022
Red Rock Ranch is proud to host the upcoming 5 day, Martin Black Horsemanship and Stockmanship Clinic at our Jackson Hole, Wyoming guest ranch. The clinic is scheduled for August 22nd to the 26th, 2022 and only a few more spaces are left open! Having trouble loading your horse in the trailer? Does your horse walk off when you go to get on? What about that "old" cow that keeps breaking from the herd each time they're almost in the pen? Attending a Martin Black clinic is a great way to impr...
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Wyoming Conservation Practices at Red Rock Ranch
Bright sun, returning bird song, and blossoming spring flowers remind us of just how lucky we are to be here on the ranch, surrounded by nature's glory. With Earth Day around the corner, our thoughts turn to Wyoming conservation and how we can continue to preserve this beauty for others to enjoy. One can be forgiven for not putting environmental conservation and guest ranching together at first blush. When you think about it, however, the connection is obvious. You can't have a beautiful ...
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