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Dude Ranches and the Origins of Grand Teton National Park

Dude Ranches and the Origins of Grand Teton National Park

Update: 2024-09-10
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This episode delves into the history of the Teton Valley, focusing on early settlers, dude ranches, and the eventual creation of Grand Teton National Park. Highlights include transforming harsh, isolated land into thriving dude ranches by pioneers like Struthers Burt and Louis Joy, the romanticized Western experience sought by Easterners, and the rise of commercial developments that threatened the region's authenticity. The ranchers that opposed federal control eventually became the new National Park's biggest champions.
 
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Written by Lizzie Tesch
 
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Dude Ranches and the Origins of Grand Teton National Park

Dude Ranches and the Origins of Grand Teton National Park

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