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

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

00:23On this trip I stayed at the century-old Lost Creek Ranch, one of the only dude

00:28ranches actually inside Grand Teton National Park. There is probably no better view of the Grand

00:33Teton range than the one you get here. Fun fact, it's so scenic that it was even featured on an

00:37episode of Modern Family. Lost Creek is also roughly 30 minutes away from famous sites like

00:42Jenny Lake and the Molten Barn. Some of the guest cabins are roughly 100 years old with rocking

00:46chairs and cozy down comforters. They serve meals in this dining room with views of the Tetons and

00:50beneath covered wagons in their fireside cookout area. But since I was here to brush up on my

00:55cowboy skills, I spent most of my time down at Lost Creek's barn.

01:02Morning! So we are on day two at the ranch. Today we're about to head down and get on our horses for

01:09the first time and then take a ride through Grand Teton National Park. The best thing about staying

01:16on a dude ranch is that you'll get to experience the Wild West, as it should be, from on top of a

01:20horse. At Lost Creek, you don't have to have any previous experience. Take it from me, I live and

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

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

01:33girl named Muffin for the week. Together, we rode down winding hillsides, across rivers,

01:37through fields filled with elk, and eventually 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 and

01:46through massive pastures, but 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 blew me away

02:04from the barrel racing, bareback riding, and steer roping to the bull riding. Back at the ranch,

02:09there's even more to do, including skeet shooting, line dancing, and watching horses being released

02:13at sunset and sent out to pasture for the night. There are also scenic float trips along the

02:18Snake River with guides like Keith Jardine who showed us some of the park's most impressive

02:21scenes from the water. If 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. Yes, they look stylish, but they will

02:35genuinely keep you comfortable. You'll also want to bring layers and cold weather wear since temperatures

02:39can dip down into the 40s. Overall, if you want to not only check out Grand Teton National Park but get

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

02:50And that's it! Let us know in the comments if you would try stay on a dude ranch,

02:54and if you loved this video, don't forget to like and subscribe.

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