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It’s That Time of the Year!

It’s That Time of the Year!

October is winding down which means it’s time for the horses to head to their winter pasture. After our season ends, the lease horses go back home and the Lazy L&B horses roam the ranch eating it down. That takes them about a month and a half at which point we...

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We Love This Valley!

We Love This Valley!

Generally our winters aren't all that snowy but of course the leaves fall from the trees and the grass turns brown and we daydream about summertime. We can't wait for all the various greens to reappear!

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New Swimming Pool!

New Swimming Pool!

When Leota and Bernard (the original L&B) installed an in-ground swimming pool at the ranch in the 70s there were not many Wyoming dude ranches with pools, which made the Lazy L&B Ranch stand out. Fast forward 40+ years and the pool was in need of some serious...

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Covid-19

Covid-19

Hi all, Our family, the same as many of you, are hunkered down and laying low with hopes of minimizing the spread of COVID-19. We know that this is a time of uncertainty, but we are hopeful and optimistic that things will settle down and we are looking forward to our...

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What is a Dude Ranch?

What is a Dude Ranch?

Apparently the phrase "What is a dude ranch?" is one of the most googled phrases relating to dude and guest ranches. The Dude Ranchers' Association answers this question on their blog and features the Lazy L&B Dude Ranch. Here's the article. An excerpt of the text...

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Leota A. Didier: 1924 – 2018

Leota A. Didier: 1924 – 2018

It’s with heavy hearts we share the news of Leota’s passing (the original 'L' of the Lazy L&B). We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity to know this incredible woman and to be able to continue the tradition of the Lazy L&B Ranch, which wouldn’t exist...

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2017 Signature Ranch Award Winner!

2017 Signature Ranch Award Winner!

We're thrilled to have been voted a 2017 Signature Ranch Award winner in several categories: Best Dude Ranch for Kids and Teens Best Food Favorite Dude Ranch Hosts Best Instagram Account  

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2017 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence (4th year)!

2017 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence (4th year)!

The Lazy L&B Ranch is proud to announce that we have won the prestigious TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 2017! This is the fourth year in a row that we have won this award, and we will continue striving to always be the best Wyoming Dude Ranch!

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Win a trip to the Lazy L&B Ranch!

Win a trip to the Lazy L&B Ranch!

Win a trip for 2 valued at $5,000 to the Lazy L&B Ranch! Win a 6-night all-inclusive stay at the award-winning Lazy L&B Dude Ranch in Dubois, Wyoming. You'll enjoy an adventure of a lifetime complemented by fresh and delicious food, a cozy cabin and authentic...

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Meet Jacob – Your guide to fly-fishing at the Lazy L&B Ranch!

Meet Jacob – Your guide to fly-fishing at the Lazy L&B Ranch!

Come ​fly-fish at the Lazy L&B Ranch ​w​here the fishing is every bit as good as the famous waters of the nearby Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks.​ ​The clear waters that flow are home to Rainbow, Cutthroat and Brown Trout and in this part of Wyoming,...

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Spectacular elk near the Lazy L&B Ranch!

Spectacular elk near the Lazy L&B Ranch!

This valley is less inhabited then it was when it was originally homesteaded in the early 1900s and we’re very fortunate to be surrounded by tens of thousands of acres of National Forest, Indian Reservation and wildlife habitat. The land closest to us is preserved as...

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2017 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence (4th year)!

3rd year in a row! TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence!

We have once again won the prestigious TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence! This is the third year in a row that we have had the honour of winning this award. We aim to be the best Dude Ranch in Wyoming and we plan to continue improving every day!

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2015 Award of Excellence from Top50 Ranches

2015 Award of Excellence from Top50 Ranches

The Lazy L&B Ranch is proud to announce that we have earned the Top50 Ranches 2015 Award of Excellence! We are proud of this achievement and look forward to continuing to offer the best Dude Ranch experience in Wyoming!

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Mountain Weather

Mountain Weather

Understandably, a question we’re asked a lot is, “When is the best time to visit the ranch? What’s the weather like in June? July? August? September?” When you’re located at over 7,000 feet above sea level there’s no straightforward answer when it comes to the...

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2017 Signature Ranch Award Winner!

2015 Signature Ranch Award Winner!

We're thrilled to have been voted a 2015 Signature Ranch Award winner in several categories: Best Horseback Riding & Trail Rides Best Dude Ranch for Kids and Teens Best Food Favorite Dude Ranch Hosts  

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2017 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence (4th year)!

TripAdvisor 2015 Certificate of Excellence!

We are thrilled to announce that we have once again won the prestigious TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence! We strive to offer the best Wyoming Dude Ranch experience to all our guests, and we are humbled to receive this award in recognition of our efforts. A big...

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Lazy L&B in Parent & Child Magazine

Lazy L&B in Parent & Child Magazine

Last season, we welcomed Parent & Child's Deputy Editor, Mary Kate Frank, for a week at the Lazy L&B Ranch. Her mission was to determine if a Wyoming dude ranch vacation is a good one for families with kids. Photographer Greg Vondoersten also joined us to...

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June 28th: Horse Training Clinics with the Wilson Sisters

June 28th: Horse Training Clinics with the Wilson Sisters

During the week of June 28th, the Wilson sisters from New Zealand, will be offering optional clinics in addition to our regular ranch program. The Wilson sisters firmly believe in producing happy horses that love their work and they have gained a reputation for their...

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Mustang Makeover Challenge at the Lazy L&B Ranch!

Mustang Makeover Challenge at the Lazy L&B Ranch!

We're very excited to announce that the Lazy L&B will be hosting the Wilson sisters from New Zealand while they train 5 mustangs to compete in the Mustang Makeover challenge. Vicki, Kelly and Amanda have been a driving force to create awareness for the plight of...

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Top50 Ranches’ Blog Post on Lazy L&B Ranch

Top50 Ranches’ Blog Post on Lazy L&B Ranch

We were excited when Top50 Ranches said they'd like to do a blog post about the experience guests have when visiting us at our Wyoming guest ranch. We were even more excited to read what some of our past guests had to say. Check it out!  

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TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence!

TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence!

We are honoured to have received this year's Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor! Thank you to all our guests who've given us such positive reviews. It is truly our pleasure to have you as guests, and we will continue doing our best every year to make sure...

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Jess Camilla O’Neal & The Neversweat Players

Jess Camilla O’Neal & The Neversweat Players

If you visited us last year, chances are you were lucky enough to be entertained by Jess and Norm. All season long we looked forward to Monday evenings because for an hour or so we could sit with a drink, relax and listen to their beautiful harmonies. We're very happy...

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Cowboy Breakfast

Cowboy Breakfast

A couple of weeks back we thought it would be fun to change things up and bring breakfast to the fire pit. Our chef, Michael, worked as a cook for a pack trip outfitter last summer so he didn't shy away from the opportunity to cook eggs and bacon over the fire. As...

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Swedish Smorgasbord

Swedish Smorgasbord

We received this press release from the Wind River Visitor's Council and thought we'd share it. The Swedish Smorgasbord is is a fun annual event in Dubois that's going on this Saturday, June 15th. The Swedish Smorgasbord celebrates the legacy of the Scandinavian tie...

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Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park

We hear from a lot of people that want to combine a visit to Yellowstone National park with a Wyoming dude ranch vacation. Since the most convenient airport to the Lazy L&B is Jackson Hole and we're located only 1.5 hours from the south entrance to Yellowstone...

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Jackalope

Jackalope

Today I noticed that the #2 attraction in Dubois, according to TripAdvisor, is the Giant Jackalope.  If you’re driving to the ranch from Jackson you’ll be lucky enough to pass right by it giving you the chance to snap some photos of you and your loved ones riding the...

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Snow

Snow

One of the things I find most captivating about this area is its ever-changing beauty. I’ll be looking off in one direction admiring the red rocks, turn my attention to a snow capped mountain and when I look back to the red rocks they somehow look different due to a...

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Wall of Elk

Wall of Elk

Driving the girls to meet the school bus in the morning is an adventure in itself as it takes about 20 minutes to get from the ranch to the end of East Fork Road. The good news is that there’s no traffic, well, no vehicular traffic. A couple of days ago we were...

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Welcome to Wyoming!

Welcome to Wyoming!

If you plan to drive from outside of Wyoming to come and visit us, chances are a sign like this will greet you. Whenever I'm on my way back from elsewhere I'm always happy to be welcomed back to Wyoming. There's just something about this state: the air seems fresher,...

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