Yellowstone Ranch Escape Wyoming USA Explore the area dubbed “the most scenic 50 miles in the U.S.” by Teddy Roosevelt during a wonderful stay in a rustic guest ranch. Along the banks of the scenic Shoshone River and Blackwater Creek, the ranch is nestled in the mountains of Shoshone National Forest, just 15 miles east of Yellowstone National Park. Your all-inclusive stay will include all meals, ranch activities and amenities, off-ranch excursions, special events, and entertainment. Classic dude ranch adventures await: horseback riding in the Wyoming wilderness, archery, sport shooting and hiking; plus special events and evening entertainment. You’ll have access to fish the local waterways: the Shoshone River and Blackwater Creek. You’ll have opportunities to experience America’s First National Park and First National Forest, as well as the cowboy town of Cody, Wyoming.  Guest Ranch Riding with fishing options Meeting: Ranch near Cody Airport: Cody - Yellowstone Regional Airport Transfer: Cody - Yellowstone Regional Airport Riders: Min 1 riders Max 30 riders Trip Brochure (PDF) Trip Rating

Packages and Options

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Minimum Deposit: 50 %

Tax: 15 %   Tax2: 5.04 %    

Rates Note:

There is a mandatory 15% tax-deductible donation where 100% of the proceeds go to the preservation of this historic ranch

Transfer and Other Charges:

Transfers can be arranged on request from Cody Airport. However, we recommend renting a car to explore Yellowstone National Park before or after your stay.

Memorable riding experiences await in the spectacular Absaroka Mountains and Shoshone National Forest. You’ll ride to the Blackwater Fireman’s Memorial and explore other scenery in Yellowstone Country.

The 6-night package include a tour of Yellowstone National Park, the option to go white water rafting, and a trip to the Cody Nite Rodeo.

Guests who book the 3-night package will have the option to go white water rafting (Sunday - Wednesday stays) or on a trip to the Cody Nite Rodeo (Wednesday -Saturday stays).

Sample Itinerary - subject to changes

Day 1 (Sunday): Arrival
Once you arrive at the ranch (check-in at 2 p.m.), you’ll have a chance to unwind and settle in.

Day 2 (Monday): Riding
Today, you will have the option to go riding in the morning and afternoon, plus a selection of other ranch activities including sport shooting, archery and hiking.

Day 3 (Tuesday): Rafting Trip
This morning, we'll head into Cody for a rafting trip down the Shoshone River that will be about 1.5-3 hours in length with Wyoming River Trips. The afternoon will be spent enjoying activities at the ranch.

Day 4 (Wednesday): Yellowstone
For guests staying six nights, we’ll offer a tour of Yellowstone National Park and you’ll have a chance to see the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Yellowstone Lake, geysers and mud pots; plus we’ll keep a lookout for the Park’s wildlife!
For three-night guests checking out, we’ll offer a morning ride before departure at 11 a.m. For three-night stays checking in at 2 p.m., you’ll have a chance to unwind and settle in.

Day 5 (Thursday): Ride & Rodeo Night
On Thursday, ranch activities and horseback riding will be offered during the day. This evening, we’ll head into the town of Cody for a steak dinner at Cassie’s and a visit to the Cody Nite Rodeo.

Day 6 (Friday): Ranch Activities
Friday will be a day on the ranch with riding offered morning and afternoon, plus a selection of other ranch activities including sport shooting, archery and hiking.

Day 7 (Saturday): Departure
We’ll have our final ride, the Happy Trails Champagne Brunch and guests will depart. Check out is by 11 a.m.


Non-Riding Activities

Archery & Sport Shooting
Practice your marksmanship with our safe and fun sport shooting and archery programs. Test your aim with varied targets and distances in our 3D archery program, and try your hand at clay pigeon and target shooting with guided safety instruction.

Hiking
Enjoy hiking around the ranch in the remote splendor of one of the West’s most scenic areas. With the ranch’s location, you’ll have direct access to hiking trails in Shoshone National Forest.

Fly Fishing
Directly on the ranch you’ll find access to the Shoshone River and Blackwater Creek for spectacular fly fishing opportunities in an uncrowded, breathtaking setting. The North Fork and Shoshone River is managed as a wild fishery, with all reproduction happening naturally. Catch Yellowstone cutthroat, rainbows, cutbows, Brook trout and brown trout. You can fish these local waterways with your own equipment, or borrow equipment from us.*

*: We have a small selection of basic fly fishing equipment available to borrow. We recommend you bring your own equipment if you are interested in fishing, and a Wyoming State Fishing License is required. You can purchase a daily fishing license or one for the whole season. Pricing varies depending on residency.

White Water Rafting
Go on an a white water rafting trip with our friends at Wyoming River Trips. We’ll head into Cody where you’ll depart with Wyoming River Trip’s experienced guides for an exciting float down the Shoshone River, where you’ll experience the natural beauty and unique wildlife of the Shoshone National Forest and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Cody Nite Rodeo
Taking place every summer night from June to August, the Cody Nite Rodeo welcomes both seasoned professionals and amateur riders to compete in various events, including bull riding, barrel racing, and team roping. You’ll get a first-hand look at the exciting action and traditions of rodeo.

Yellowstone National Park Tour (only for guests booking the 6-night package)
We’ll take you on a tour of the Park to see some of the spectacular landscapes and attractions, and search for wildlife. Lunch will be provided during the tour.
For guests staying three nights, you can also consider touring Yellowstone National Park on your own! The ranch is close to the East Entrance and some of Yellowstone’s popular northern attractions including Lamar Valley and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.

                                                 Cody area

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average High Temperature (°F)	36	39	49	56	65	76	85	83	72	59	45	37
Average Low Temperature (°F)	12	18	26	33	41	50	56	54	45	35	25	16
Average High Temperature (°C)	2	4	9	13	18	25	29	28	22	15	7	3
Average Low Temperature (°C)	-9	-8	-4	0	5	10	13	12	7	2	-4	-9
Average Precipitation (days of rain)	2	2	3	6	7	6	5	4	4	3	2	2

Source: NOAA


Seasons
Since most of Yellowstone National Park lies at an elevation of 6,000 feet (1829 m) the weather can change quickly. Expect big temperature swings, rain, or snow during every month of the year. No matter when you visit, bring a warm jacket, rain gear, and lots of layers.

Spring and Fall
Daytime temperatures range from 30°F to the 60°F (0°C to 16°C) with overnight lows in the teens to single digits (-5°C to -20°C). Snow is common in the spring and fall with regular accumulations of 12 inches (30.5 cm) in a 24-hour period.

Summer
Daytime temperatures are often around 70°F (21°C) and occasionally 80°F (27°C) at lower elevations. Nights are usually cool and temperatures may drop below freezing at higher elevations. Thunderstorms are common in the afternoons.

Winter
Temperatures range from zero to 20°F (-18°C to -7°C) throughout the day. Sub-zero temperatures are common, especially at night and at higher elevations. The record low temperature is -66°F (-54°C). Snowfall is highly variable. While the average is 150 inches (381 cm) a year, it is not uncommon for higher elevations to get twice that amount.

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Accommodations
This is a stationary ride, so all nights are spent at the same location.

Description
Lodging will be in the in the ranch’s log cabins nestled in a grove of tall trees. The construction of the ranch began in 1915 with the last work completed in the 1950s. Each cabin has its own bathroom and is furnished with cozy bedding and Navajo rugs. 
The ranch has Wi-Fi access as well as a recreation room, outdoor pool and hot tub.

The package includes overnight in standard cabins but it is possible to upgrade to a deluxe cabin (those cabins are larger and include a seating area) for an extra fee.

Room Occupancy
Single occupancy is only possible in the One-Bedroom Cabin. If you are willing to share a room but we are unable to find a roommate for you, the single supplement fee applies.
Some cabins can accommodate up to 4 people.


Meals
All meals are included on this trip from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on the last day.

Meals will range from cocktails and dinners enjoyed in the expansive, rustic lodge, cook-outs and campfires or sack lunches out on the trail.
You’ll enjoy a taste of Wyoming with locally inspired dishes and traditional ranch recipes.

Dietary Restrictions
We can accommodate special dietary needs or requests with advance notice. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking.
 

This trip can accommodate special dietary requests.

Tack:		Western
Horses:		Mostly Quarter Horse type, with a few crosses
Pace:		An average ride should be about 1.5 to 2 hours, with the possibility to arrange longer ride with a picnic lunch | Walk | Trot | Canter |
Level:		(2 to 5 out of 5)    All riding level
Age:		Min 5
Weight:		Max 250 lbs
Riders:		Min 1 riders	Max 30 riders

Riding Level & Terrain
The ranch accepts participants of all riding levels. If there is a lot of riders with different riding level, we might split into two riding groups. We always have to ride to the ability of the least experienced rider in a ride group.
The landscape around the ranch is pretty mountainous, so our pace will be adapted to the terrain. 

Passports

Valid passport required by all nationals referred to in the chart ; validity varies - for most countries the passport must be valid for at least six months from the date on which the holder enters the USA. If not, the holder will be admitted until the expiration date on the passport; check with the embassy (see Contact Addresses).

Passport Note

(a) For nationals included in the Visa Waiver Program (see below), passports must be valid for at least 90 days from date of entry.

(b) All travellers entering the USA under the Visa Waiver Program require individual machine-readable passports. Children included on a parent's passport also now require their own machine-readable passport. Travellers not in possession of machine-readable passports will require a valid USA entry visa.

(c) Passports issued on or after 26 October 2005 will need to have a biometric identifier in order for the holder to travel visa free under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Machine-readable passports issued between 26 October 2005 and 25 October 2006 require a digital photograph printed on the data page or an integrated chip with information from the data page. Machine-readable passports issued on or after 26 October 2006 will require an integrated chip with information from the data page (e-passport).



The US has announced new measures that require all travellers to provide details online 72 hours prior to travel.

ESTA: The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) came into force on 12 January 2009. It is a fully automated, electronic system for screening passengers before they begin travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program. ESTA applications must be submitted at least 72 hours before travel to the USA. Some websites may charge you for the service but you can apply online for free at www.dhs.gov. The granting of an ESTA does not guarantee entry to the USA.

 

New Requirements for Travellers: As of 23 January 2007 all persons, including US citizens, travelling by air between the USA and Canada, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda are required to present a valid passport, or other approved document, when entering or re-entering the USA. Similar requirements for those travelling by land or sea will be introduced on 1 June 2009.

For further details about the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, visit the website of the US Department of State: (website: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html).

Visas

Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days except:

1. nationals of Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Hungary, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania and Slovak Republic, who do require a visa.

Visa Note

(a) Landed Immigrants of Canada and British residents of Bermuda who are citizens of, and have valid passports from, Commonwealth countries or Ireland are not eligible to enter the USA without a visa. (b) All passengers using US airports for transit purposes are required to obtain a transit visa. This does not affect qualified travellers travelling visa free under the Visa Waiver Program. (d) To qualify for visa-free travel under the Visa Waiver Program, nationals must travel on a valid passport, for holiday, transit or business purposes only and for a stay not exceeding 90 days. (e) Passengers must have the full address and ZIP code of where they are staying in the USA to be able to fully complete the I-94W form. Note: Airlines are also required to collect passenger details, including the address of their first night's accommodation in the USA, before they board the aircraft. (f) 2. Holders of UK passports with the endorsement British Subject, British Dependent Territories Citizen, British Protected Person, British Overseas Citizen or British National (Overseas) Citizen do not qualify for the Visa Waiver Program. A passport which states holder has right of abode or indefinite leave to remain in the UK does not qualify for visa free travel. (g) A visa does not expire with the expiry of the holder’s passport. An unexpired, endorsed visa in an expired passport may be presented for entry into the USA, as long as the visa itself has not been cancelled, is undamaged, is less than 10 years old and is presented with a valid non-expired passport, provided that both passports are for the same nationality. (h) Nationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

Types of Visa and Cost

Tourist, Business, Transit and Student: US$131.

Validity

Visas may be used for travel to the USA until the date it expires. Some visas are valid for multiple entries. The length of stay in the USA is determined by US immigration officials at the time of entry but is generally six months; there is, however, no set time.

Applications to:

Embassy or consulate (see Contact Addresses).

Working Days Required

Usually five after interview. Some cases may take up to 12 weeks – check with embassy/consulate.

Passport Required?
British	Yes
Australian	Yes
Canadian	Yes
USA	N/A
Other EU	Yes
Visa Required?
British	No/2
Australian	No
Canadian	No
USA	N/A
Other EU	1
Return Ticket Required?
British	Yes
Australian	Yes
Canadian	No
USA	N/A
Other EU	Yes

This information is not being updated on a regular basis. Hidden Trails does not take any responsibility for the accuracy of the above information. Please, consult the embassy or consulate for updated info.