Lifestyle & News

A Shifting Landscape: The Transition of Farm & Ranch Proprietorship

May 21, 2019

Ranching, in recent memory has been considered man’s work. Across virtually every medium, common conception of the West has taken a masculine form in near uniformity. From the Marlboro Man to the Cisco Kid, in literature, film, and commerce the American rancher has...

A Guide to Wyoming’s Rivers

Apr 28, 2019

With more than 27,000 miles of fishable waters, Wyoming is an angler’s dream come true. From glacial lakes to big tailwaters that support thousands of trout per mile, it’s little wonder one of the country’s most expansive states is also one of the world’s most popular...

Rivers Run through the Mountain West

Apr 20, 2019

Each spring a remarkable transformation overtakes the Mountain West. As the long winter gives way to the first signs of spring, the snowfields begin to recede, breathing fresh life into the surrounding rivers, lakes and creeks. To the outdoor enthusiast and the causal...

First Collaborative, Relationship-Driven, Global Lifestyle Experience

Apr 17, 2019

By: Jim Dalrymple II, Staff Writer of Inman A new company is building a system that will use data and artificial intelligence to match high-end properties with consumers’ lifestyle preferences and leisure activities. Realm describes itself as a “subscription based,...

Wyoming Approves Family Farm & Ranch Subdivision Exemption

Mar 20, 2019

On February 27, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed into law House Bill 196. The legislation—which had previously received unanimous support in the State Senate and a 43-17 vote of approval in the State House—prevents county governments from impinging on a family...

The Nation’s Top Ranch Broker Shares the Tricks of the Trade

Mar 14, 2019

There is a certain cachet commanded by ranch properties. It’s a muted pride in the land, a respect for its heritage and traditions, and an appreciation of the hard work and independence the lifestyle demands. It is little wonder, then, that it takes a particular...

Western Ranches Welcomes Deirdre Griffith

Mar 14, 2019

Earlier this year, our team welcomed a new sales associate, Deirdre Griffith. Her expertise in ranch, farm and recreational real estate stems from years spent studying and working with livestock and in the outdoors. After graduating from Colorado State University,...

The Moulton Ranch: Preserving an Icon of the West

Nov 9, 2018

It has been called the most important acre in the National Parks. An icon of the West. The last vestige of a bygone era. Small and unassuming, cradled in the lap of the Grand Tetons, the historic Moulton Ranch inholding on Mormon Row in Jackson Hole casts a modest...

Jackson Hole PBR Happening Tonight

Jul 17, 2018

It’s happening tonight! Get ready to “Unleash the Beast” as the inaugural Jackson Hole Professional Bull Riders Pro Touring event takes place tonight at the Teton County Fairgrounds. Making stops at New York City’s Madison Square Garden and in Las Vegas, this is one...

PureWest Joins Western Ranches

May 31, 2018

Western Ranches, an alliance of leading rocky mountain ranch brokers, is excited to announce the partnership with PureWest Real Estate and PureWest Ranches, the exclusive affiliate of Christie's International Real Estate in Montana. PureWest is located across Montana:...

History of the Green River Basin

Mar 13, 2018

The headwaters of the Green River seep from Mammoth, Minor, Sourdough and surrounding glaciers in the northern Wind River Mountains along the continental divide. Minor Glacier clings to the west face of Gannet Peak, Wyoming’s highest point at 13,804 feet. From this...

The Upper Green River Conservancy

Mar 13, 2018

A partnership to protect the greater sage grouse in Wyoming. The Upper Green River Conservancy ™ is the nation's first co-op conservation bank created to restore and manage healthy sagebrush landscapes while providing for energy development and continued ranching. The...