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4 Heritage on the Range
Step Into Wyoming’s Century-Old Ranches Where History Grazes
In Wyoming, history isn’t just something you find in the books; it lives in the land in wide open pastures and barn doors. The Cowboy State is home to ranches that have stood for generations, many of them dating back to territorial days. Over the years, these properties have seen cattle drives, harsh winters, and the settlement of the American West. Here are three of the state’s historic ranches that continue to keep Wyoming’s heritage alive. Mason-Lovell Ranch During its heyday, the Mason-Lovell Ranch in the Bighorn Basin was one of the largest cattle operations in the Wyoming territory. Rancher Henry Lovell and his business partner, Anthony Mason, moved their operations to this location in 1884 to be closer to the railroad. The ranch was home to up to 25,000 cattle until a cold winter in 1886 to 1867 decimated the herd. The remnants of this influential ranch are now part of the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area,
where visitors can explore the old buildings and learn its history on guided tours. Sommers Homestead Living History Museum If you want to experience what life was really like for families in the state’s earliest days, the Sommers Homestead Living History Museum lets you try out activities like roping and milking cows. The cattle ranch, founded in 1907 by the Sommers family, is now a museum and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The 100-year-old main home, log bunkhouse, meat house, and even the outhouse have been restored. Located in Pinedale, it remains a living lesson in what early ranchers experienced before highways and modern technology. Working Cattle Ranches Some of Wyoming’s oldest ranches are still operating today, many of them transformed into dude ranches where guests can stay overnight. The
TA Guest Ranch, just south of Buffalo, is the site of the Johnson County War in 1892. Guests can stay in its restored 150-year-old buildings, enjoy horseback riding, and take part in other immersive activities. Eaton’s Ranch in Wolf is one of the oldest dude ranches in the country. Started in 1879 as a horse and cattle ranch, it quickly became a place where guests stayed for extended periods. It’s remained in the family for five generations.
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