A walk in the park – Grant Teton National Park & Yellowstone
For those of us at Goosewing Ranch once the snow starts accumulating, we start closing up shop. Just because Goosewing is closed during the winter months doesn’t mean the Gros Ventre valley isn’t booming with life. For many species, the Gros Ventre is a good place to call home for the winter. As one might […]
Ever wanted to be John Wayne?
Goosewing Ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming employs about 25-30 employees each summer. Our staff is made up of full-time, returning and rookie employees from all over the world. And, just in case you were wondering . . . you don’t have to be a REAL cowboy to get a job at Goosewing Ranch, just a […]
Experience Ranch-Style Livin’ – with Goosewing Ranch!
Deep in the Gros Ventre valley near Jackson Hole, Goosewing marks the entry point to a protected, pristine wilderness. At 7,400 feet, the valley is host to some of North America’s most spectacular game: deer, elk, moose, antelope, bear, and eagles, plus fantastic scenery. The location, surroundings, and spectacular views make Goosewing Ranch a unique, […]
A Family Guest Ranch Vacation
This summer, my family took a summer trip to Goosewing Ranch near Jackson Hole, WY. The ranch’s location is close to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, yet is very remote, situated in the Bridger Teton National Forest and bordering the Gros Ventre Wilderness. Getting to Jackson Hole was surprisingly easy. I checked into flights […]
Sustainability: A Way of Life at the Goosewing Ranch
The ranching tradition has forever been built upon the intimate relationship of people and the land. Nowadays we call it sustainability, though the practices of good stewardship have always been a part of ranch life. The more respect and care is shown for the land, the more the people who inhabit that land benefit. The […]
Celebrate Your National Parks with Goosewing Ranch!
This year, the National Park Service celebrates its 100th birthday, and to celebrate, fourth graders are being given free park passes for them and their families. Yellowstone National Park is the oldest park in the United States. It was established in 1872 as an Act signed by President Grant. It wasn’t until August 25, 1916 […]
The Whiskey Gentry meets Goosewing Ranch
Just over a month ago we had a very special band come visit us at the ranch. The Whiskey Gentry boasts an excellent collection of covers and original songs which they serenaded our guests with while they were here. It started with Jason, guitarist and overall band savant (on occasion referred to as “head honcho” […]
Survival of the Fittest
On June 23, 1925, a landslide on Sheep Mountain dammed up the Gros Ventre River with a high tower of rocks and dirt. Lower Slide Lake was born in the following flooding, only six miles from the town of Kelly, Wyoming. Over the next two years, the lake filled in, and the nature-made dam held. […]
The Beginning of a Journey
I graduated from college on May 9th, and six days later I was on a plane headed to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The time I spent in the airport—a total of about four hours across two layovers—didn’t feel real, and my impending adventure was suspended above my head. I had flown alone before to visit family, […]
Winter in Wyoming
Goosewing Ranch in Jackson Hole Wyoming may be closed during the winter months, but that doesn’t mean we are not enjoying the beautiful area. The ground is covered with feet (yes, feet) of snow, the air is a bit frigged, and the rivers and lakes are all frozen solid. So you might ask what we […]