After a decade of hosting her acclaimed literature workshop at Zapata Ranch, Dr. Bonney MacDonald brings her beloved gathering to the Paintrock Canyon Ranch for the first time this year. Mornings begin on horseback, riding through canyons and taking in the sweeping vistas of the Wind River and Absaroka Ranges; afternoons invite quiet reflection, spirited discussion, and readings from the stories of Wyoming’s land and lives. Evenings unfold by the fire, under the blanket of the Milky Way. To view the complete itinerary or book your stay, visit the link in our bio. Photos by @tonymodu @anais.wade @claudia.elise
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May 17, 2025Instagram
The cold-blooded residents of the ranch have begun emerging with the rains and warmer weather. This time of year they can easily be found lounging in the sun and sampling the fresh greenery sprouting out of the warm, muddy soil. Reptiles and amphibians are icons of summer for us, seeming to appear out of thin air (or more accurately: out of deep ground) after the first big rain of spring. Photos and videos by @avery.s.clark @mdelormephoto @grizkid @claudia.elise
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May 15, 2025Instagram
I’m @ullerikak and I’ve got the honor to guest post on Ranchlands Instagram stories today. This is the story about the adventure of a lifetime - and why I’m coming back in September to host a wine-themed week at the Paintrock that celebrates the harvest and our connection to the land. Huge thanks to my travel companions and the entire team at Ranchlands for making it happen. Photos by @ullerikak Poster and illustration by @brit_larson_
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May 14, 2025Instagram
It’s no wonder that Mother’s Day falls right in the heart of Spring. This time of year we’re surrounded by new life —mostly of the four-legged variety— and seeing the bond between cow and calf, mare and foal, fox and kit, reminds us to give a little extra appreciation to the maternal figures in our life to let them know how important and special they are. Happy Mother’s Day to mothers of all kinds, two-legged and four-legged alike!
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May 11, 2025Instagram
A week on the Paintrock Canyon Ranch in photos by @marcella.winograd. Head to our stories today to catch Marcella’s takeover, detailing her favorite moments from her stay. If you would like to join us this year, we have availability for the following Ranch Vacation Weeks: May 18 - 23 June 8 - 13 July 6 - 11 October 5 - 10 Book your stay via the link in bio or email stay@ranchlands.com — we can’t wait to share the Paintrock with you!
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May 5, 2025Instagram
Spring has officially arrived in all its wet green glory! Flowers are blooming, the cattle are almost done calving, and branding is just around the corner. #RanchlandsRoundup Song is “It’s a Wild Thing” by @bizzzara 🌱
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May 5, 2025Instagram
A few calving season moments from across the ranches recently. 🌱🐂
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May 2, 2025Instagram
We have added another ranch vacation to the calendar! Join us at the Paintrock Canyon Ranch July 6-11 and experience all the magic of summer in the Bighorns. Ride through lush, green meadows and keep an eye out to catch sight the pronghorn fawns that will be appearing. From elk and moose to deer and songbirds, the wildlife of summer is truly vibrant. After your day of riding, cool off with a dip in the creek and then spend your evening relaxing around the campfire as you watch the stars come out. To book your spot, follow the link in our bio. We hope to see you this summer! Photos by @anais.wade @marcella.winograd @tonymodu
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Apr 29, 2025Instagram
“Yellow, Amarillo, Brick House — all names that I’ve called that horse. He’s short and stocky, hangs his lower lip, just a chill palomino gelding. He’s the most solid horse in my string. He can do any job anywhere without ever losing his cool. If I have a dicey job to do — a prolapsed cow, a high-headed neighbor yearling, a choking bull — I choose Yellow. He’s lazy by nature, but has this switch you can flip on when you need to get after it. I call him a brick house because when you catch whatever you’ve roped he just plants himself and holds. Doesn’t matter how heavy, or if they’re crashing through brush, or if I have to jump off to tie them down, he holds them without the slightest bit of nerves. He’s also a horse you can put a first-time rider on and he’ll take care of them all day. That’s the hardest part of having a good horse like Yellow, he’s my go-to-guy but I know that I have to give him up to the interns and less experienced riders that often join us. There’s long periods of time that I don’t ride Yellow. But then I’ll get on him and it’s such a good reminder of how great that horse is.” Mike (@mikegio93), manager of the Frying Pan Ranch in Texas, on one of his most trusted horses to doctor cattle with, Yellow. #HorsesOfRanchlands Photos by @claudia.elise @brunomangas
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Apr 28, 2025Instagram
Moving to fresh pasture on the Paintrock Canyon Ranch. Photo by @milla_rice
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Apr 25, 2025Instagram
Whether it’s being delivered straight into a thicket of yucca spines, learning to walk in 50 mile per hour winds, or going from an 80 degree day to a surprise blizzard the next — the calves on the FP Ranch are born tough. Photos by @claudia.elise
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Apr 24, 2025Instagram
On Thursday, May 8 at 11 am MT, we will be hosting an online conversation with ecologist and storyteller Charles Post (@charles_post) about the magic of spring migration and the power of noticing. The brief presentation will be followed by an open Q&A session and conversation, so bring your questions and your curiosity. This event is open to all members of The Ranchlands Collective. If you would like to participate and are not yet a member, be sure to join the Collective by following the link in our bio. After joining, members will receive an email with details on registering for the webinar. Photos by @eric.toke @madelinejorden @mdelormephoto @charles_post
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Apr 22, 2025Instagram
Two distinctly different Monday moods. Photo by @milla_rice
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Apr 22, 2025Instagram
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