What to Pack for a Dude Ranch Vacation
Summer is on the horizon, and that means VACATION! Dude ranch vacations offer some of the most active, adventurous experiences for families, couples, and even multigenerational or solo travelers. As unique as a ranch vacation is, it also requires some specific items to make the trip a success. Check out this dude ranch packing list […]
Horseback Riding Vacations in Jackson Hole
Ever dream of being a cowboy or cowgirl, but couldn’t seem to swing it in the city (or suburbs) where you grew up? Here is your chance to test it out with an all-inclusive vacation to Goosewing Ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming! We feature three to seven nights deep in the beautiful Gros Ventre wilderness […]
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, […]
Autumn in Jackson Hole
Well the summer tourist season has drawn to a close. It was another spectacular summer in the Jackson Hole area, and throughout Yellowstone. But not all travelers have left and there certainly are locals still in the area… so what is there to do in Jackson during the fall shoulder season? Well, there is a […]
What’s Cookin’ at Goosewing Ranch…
Woohoo… We are so excited to announce that the construction on our outdoor kitchen is finally coming together. We hope that you will agree with us that this will be a wonderful addition to the ranch. The new kitchen area or “Gazebo” as we are referring to it, is scheduled to be completed June 1, […]
Yew Haw… Horses have arrived…
Giddy up… the horses have arrived and Goosewing Ranch is starting to feel like home again! Big, tall, small, but not one is skinny… We have horses of all shapes, sizes, and colors; horses for beginner to experienced riders and something for everyone in between. We are so excited to have them all back on […]
The Cowboy Hat…
They come in all shapes, sizes, heights, and colors…Some faded, some misshaped, and others perfectly formed. What is it that is so special about a cowboys/girls hat? To completely understand the bond between the buckaroo and their signature piece, one must understand the uses of the cowboy hat. Unlike many other styles of hats the […]
Goosewing Ranch Gone Green..
Guest Ranches aren’t about a bunch of rough cowboys trying to find a way to make a living. It is about an honest, hardworking group of people that love the outdoors, and want to share a piece of their world with others. Modern Guest or Dude Ranches come in lots of sizes, shapes, and with […]