My parents, Duncan & I, received a warm welcome into the state of Wyoming, as we visited last week the city of Cheyenne. During our time in Cheyenne, we ventured to the countryside to visit the nations 2nd largest Bison ranch, the "Terry Bison Ranch".
The Terry Bison ranch allows you to hop aboard a private train and venture to the middle of a Bison herd. To top it off, they even allow you to feed the bison! They have over 2,500 free-grazing bison located on 27,000 acres of land.
There's a plethora of activities, from horseback riding, a kid-carnival with rides, to an old-fashioned photo studio, fishing, to shopping/eating at the local businesses located on the ranch. They also have an RV park & cabins for those individuals that want to stay more than just a few hours on the ranch.
Feeding the bison was by-far the most unique experience of the trip. They have extremely long slimy black tongues, and you basically had to let them lick your hand prior to tossing the pellet in their mouth. It gave me goosebumps down my spine with the whole licking part, but it was definitely an experience I'll never forget.
I've always heard that Bison are much larger than cows, but it's not until you actually see one in person that you realize just how massive these animals truly are.
Surprisingly, Duncan handled himself like a little gentleman on the train ride and while in the middle of the herd. I was so nervous he was going to start barking and scare away all the bison, but it didn't seem to be an issue at all. Thankfully!
The next time you're in Cheyenne, WY, definitely stop by the Terry Bison Ranch. Duane & I will be visiting Wyoming again late July to go to the Frontier Days; the nation's largest rodeo. It'll be a weekend full of festivities & lots of bull-riding. I'll be sure to share my next Cheyenne experience :)
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This is so cool! Your dog is seriously adorbs!
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