Congratulations to Tanner and Maddi!

Wow, look at this cute couple.  Tanner has been a guide at the Eagle Ridge Ranch for several years.  Last fall he and Madi were engaged, and they tied the knot January 8th!  Hopefully, we can get some wedding pictures posted soon of the new couple.  In the meantime, enjoy their engagement pics.

Moose in Island Park

 

Check out these moose that were seen last week in Island Park!  In just a few months the cows will have their calves, and it is always fun to see them.

Winter Wonderland!

Have you ever wondered what the Eagle Ridge Ranch looks like in the winter? This will give you a pretty good idea! This is the ice house that sits just below the lake (which you can't see in the picture, but its just up the little gully). In the winter, ice would be cut from the lake and packed into the ice house. Straw would then cover the ice to keep it insulated and cool. This served as refrigration in the warmer summer months.

6 year old bear plays with sprinkler in Island Park

6 year old bear plays with sprinkler in Island Park

4th of July!

 Yes, we are open today for the 4th of July! Join us for a morning or afternoon ride (sorry, evening is not available) and still have time to catch the parade abd fireworks tonight in West Yellowstone. Call 208-559-7077 for reservations.  

And a big thank you to everyone who helps us have the freedoms we enjoy and celebrate what we do on this great day for our nation!

Come for the Horesback Ride, Stay for the Day

The summer heat is upon us!  If you are tired of driving through Yellowstone in the hot afternoon then you need to come spend a day with us at the ranch to cool off!  There is so much to do here to beat the heat.  You can swim, take a plunge from the rope swing, jump on the water trampoline, fish, play on the canoes and paddleboats and so much more!  Don't forget these extras are included in your horseback riding package!

The rope swing has been a favorite among everyone this week.  You don't have to be young to try this one out!

 

 

Canoes, paddleboats, rowboats and fishing poles are all provided at the ranch.

Guests are welcome to try on chaps and hats at the ranch.  It makes for some fun and exciting pictures to be all jazzed up in Western attire.

This was this guests first time horseback riding!  Though a little nervous initially, I think she really had a great time today.

Riders of all ages are welcome; our horses are amazing!

 

Try the water trampoline. Jumping into the water is a great way to get cooled down.

 

If you want to cross water on your ride, just ask your guide.  He or she will be happy to oblige.

 

Catching frogs and toads.  There are thousands of them.

 

Tom playing his accordion as guests sing along after a western cowboy cookout.

 
 

The wildflowers are in full bloom.

 

Oops, this young rider forgot to wear pants, but that's ok. 

 

Our team that pulls wagons, June and Trixie, are also broke to ride.  They are beautiful mares.

 

Dylan takes his horseback riding guests through deep water.  Most of them had to lift there feet to keep from getting wet.

 

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Watch out kids, Dylan just might through you overboard!

 

BIG toad!

 

Big Smile

 

Well, that may have been a little bit of a picture overload, but I just wanted to show you all the happening at the ranch these days.  Come join us and be part of all the fun!

Remote Spring in the Mountains

It's no wonder why Porter is one of the favorite guides amongst our guests!  Take a look at this beautiful, pristine mountain spring where he took Kevin and Kendra Merrill horseback riding on their morning mountain half-day trip this past week.  All of our horse rides are fantastic, but the morning half-day trips are truly unique.  

Thank you Porter for taking such great pictures!  Kendra and Kevin look like naturals on their horses! 

It's amazing how the water just trickles on down the mountain.  One of my favorite things to do is find the head of a spring and drink the cool water.