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,
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