Two Creek Ranch Cattle Drive Wyoming USA The Two Creek Ranch is a family owned working cattle ranch. Currently running 600 mother cows on 25,000+ acres of land. The winter and spring range is located 8 miles south of Douglas, nestled along the North Platte River, with the LaBonte and Wagonhound Creeks flowing thru. The Oregon Trail straddles a portion of the range, where the ruts are still visible today. The ranch has two summer ranges, one 15 miles North of Douglas and the other 75 miles SW of Douglas, on the Laramie Plains. From February through October, you can experience life as a true working cowboy. Calving, branding, gathering, sorting, trailing and shipping cattle is what Two Creek Ranch is all about. Join us for the ranch's main Spring and Fall Cattle Drives with long days in the saddle - not made up for city slickers ! Cattle Drive, Round Up Suitable for riders over 210 lbs Meeting: Douglas Airport: Casper Transfer: Casper, WY Airport Riders: Min 3 riders Max 10 riders Trip Brochure (PDF) Trip Rating

Packages and Options

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Tax: 6 %   Tax2: 3 %    

Transfer and Other Charges:

Transfers available from Casper-Natrona County International Airport during the day. Please avoid early morning return flights if at all possible!

Spring Cattle Drive
This is our 75 mile cattle drive to summer pasture located on the Laramie plains. We spend several days gathering the cattle from the spring pasture and trailing them to the ranch. Those nights are spent at the ranch and guests stay in the bunkhouse. We turn out the pairs and start on the journey. The cattle spend their first night at the county pen, the next night the cook and the trailers join the drive. We move the cattle about 10-12 miles a day with a break at lunch to rest the cattle, riders, and horses. We follow the old Fort Fetterman Freight trail to the Laramie Plains. We will then spend a day sorting cattle. Overnights at the Little House on the Prairie. For this event you will need a sleeping bag for the 4 nights we camp out.

Fall Cattle Drive
The fall gather will take place on the Laramie Plains and the Laramie River Ranch for the 75 mile trip home. There will not be as many cattle in the fall because of shipping the steer calves, still over a 1,000 head. This trail is spring in reverse. The Cattle move easier this time of year because the cows are ready to come home and the first couple of nights at Cow Camp and 4 nights camping and the remaining nights at the main ranch. Weather that time of year is unpredictable. Anything from Indian summer to rain, snow or blizzard.

Note: Two Creek is a working ranch, and because of the weather and other considerations, any of the events may change.

                                                Douglas area

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average High Temperature (°F)	37	41	48	58	68	79	86	85	75	62	46	38
Average Low Temperature (°F)	9	14	22	30	39	48	54	52	41	30	20	11
Average High Temperature (°C)	3	5	9	14	20	26	30	29	24	16	8	3
Average Low Temperature (°C)	-13	-10	-5	-1	4	9	12	11	5	-1	-7	-12
Average Precipitation (days of rain)	2	2	4	6	7	4	5	3	3	2	3	2

Source: NOAA


Seasons
Wyoming has a dry, continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers. Warm Chinook winds from the Rockies modify some of the winter weather of the eastern plains. Wide temperature ranges exist in the state because of differences in elevation. For example, January mean temperatures range from a low of about 10 °F (–12 °C) in the mountains to the upper 20s F (about –2 °C) in the southeast. Mean July temperatures range from the low 50s F (about 10 °C) in the mountains to the mid-70s F (about 24 °C) in the Bighorn Basin in north-central Wyoming.

Average annual precipitation (rain and melted snow) varies from 6 inches (15 centimeters) in the Bighorn Basin to about 31 inches (79 centimeters) in the Tetons.

There is no electricity on the trail, so leave those blow dryers, curling irons, shavers, and radios at home.
We carry a generator to charge batteries in the evenings. This is the only electricity we will have on the trail to charge phones.
Your cellular phones won’t work here either. Besides, you’re on vacation! 

This list is only a guideline for you 

• Travel documents and Voucher
• Flight tickets
• Passport
• Visa (check with your consulate)

RIDING GEAR

• Riding pants or Jodhpurs (used if possible!)
• Long sleeved shirts
• Boots with heels for riding (hiking boots don't make it, unless you don't want to ride)
• Riding helmet  (recommended for all trips). No helemets are available to borrow, so if you wish to wear one (optional) please bring your own.
• Riding gloves
• Hat: cowboy or baseball.  Cowboy hats offer more protection from our intense sun, and are a must for the authentic programs
• Rain coat/Wax jacket

PERSONAL CLOTHING

• Heavy sweater and or wind breaker! Even in the middle of summer, when the sun goes down it gets cold
• Comfortable T-Shirts/Shirts
• Jeans
• Shorts
• Underwear and socks
• Pyjama
• Bag for dirty clothes
• Walking shoes or hiking boots
• Swimsuit
• Inside shoes
• Bandana

FOR CAMPING TRIPS:

• Sleeping bag rated down to -10 F (-20 C) at least (* we recommend you bring your own sleeping bag but for those traveling light we can lend one from the ranch -- just ask ahead of time!)
• Towel and small bar of soap
• Flashlight

 ADDITIONAL THINGS TO BRING

• Personal Toiletries
• Insect protection
• Personal medications
• Sore cream (for the emergency)
• Sewing kit
• Handkerchiefs
• Camera and enough extra films (binoculars)
• Belt pack
• Address book and pen (for pictures postcards!)
• Sun glasses with strap
• Sun tan lotion and lip balm
• Musical instruments, if you like to play
• Cash. Our cooks and wranglers live to make your stay nice. If you’re pleased with the service, please tip!

Items needed	4-25	5-9	5-21	7-18	8-1	09-1	9-22	10-21
warm clothes	X	X	X					X
light clothes	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
sleeping bag			X	X	X	X	X	X
worn jeans	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
cowboy boots	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
personal items	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
hat with visor	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
rain gear	X	X	X					X
heavy jacket	X	X	X					X
light jacket	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X

Average ratings from 3 tour feedbacks (see details below) Horses: (5) Excellent (4) Very Good (3) Good (2) Satisfactory (1) Not Satisfactory Saddle/Tack: Accommodations: Meals: Host/Guide: other Riders: Name Date francis denoo 6/18/2014 myriam lallinger 7/10/2010 patricia costanza 6/14/2008

Accommodation
During the cattle drive you will stay at various locations.

Description
On the Cattle Drive, we spend 2 nights at Cow Camp, 4 nights camping and the remaining nights at the main ranch.
You will need to bring your own sleeping bag.
Please, note that there will be no cellphone coverage during the duration of this cattle drive.

Main Ranch
There are 2 private rooms in the main house as well as 2 cabins (bunk house style) with 6 beds in each. Facilities are shared. There is free Wi-Fi available and it is possible to do your laundry if needed.

Cow Camp
There is a big dormitory room with 7 single beds, 2 private bedrooms and 3 trailers. There is a shower and an outhouse (shared).

Camping
While camping we provide you with a tent. There are no cots so it is best that you bring a sleeping mat. We bring a port-a-potty with us on the road. There are no showers available while camping.


Meals
All meals are included in this trip.

Breakfast : Juice, either an egg dish or pancakes, breakfast meats, toast, coffee or tea
Lunch (on trail): Can be sandwiches, fresh fruits & veggies, potatoes chips, cookies, etc.
Dinner: Beef dish, potatoe dish, vegetable dish, salad, fruit and dessert.

Guests must provide their own favorite beverage if they have one - example: soda/pop, beer, wine, hot chocolate etc. You can purchase this in Casper.  The ranch will provide you transportation to a store to purchase the extra things you need/want.

Dietary Restrictions
Sorry, we do not cater to special diets.

Tack:		Western
Horses:		Ranch Horses
Pace:		all paces
Level:		(2.5 to 4 out of 5)    Low Intermediate+
Riders:		Min 3 riders	Max 10 riders

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.