Paradise Guest Ranch

Paradise Guest Ranch One of Wyoming's Oldest Guest Ranchs. A 119 year old dude ranch tucked away in the scenic Big Horn Mountains of Wyoming. Heated pool & Hot tub.
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Luxury log cabins with fireplaces, outdoor decks & spacious living rooms. Paradise Guest Ranch History

In the late 1890s, Mr. Norman Meldrum drove a herd of cattle from Colorado up to Buffalo, Wyoming, where he had acquired some land. The cattle were wintered near the present Soldier's Home and summered in the upper meadow range of the Big Horns, which was to become Paradise Ranch. Meldrum like

d the mountain meadow so well that he proved up on the land and acquired title. He built the original log cabin, which still stands today. Norman Meldrum’s son, Dr. Gordon Meldrum, returned from the war in the Philippines and decided to settle in Buffalo and establish a practice. Gordon Meldrum was enchanted with the cabin in the mountains and encouraged friends to visit him there. It was these visitors who eventually called the meadow "paradise." The name stuck and eventually became the name of the ranch. Shortly after Dr. Meldrum married Mabel Lee in 1903, they added a few more cabins to accommodate their friends. Soon, they began hosting paying guests and the infant dude ranch was on its way. The official opening year is 1907.

03/19/2026

Here is Clay on ABC World News Now talking about Paradise and the dude ranching culture!

03/19/2026
03/19/2026

Tune in to ABC World News tomorrow morning (3/19) to catch Clay being interviewed about Paradise Ranch and the culture and traditions of dude ranching.

If you’re watching, we’d love to see it. Tag us in your posts and share any photos from the show in the comments on this thread tomorrow.

02/20/2026

This epic documentary chronicles the rise of the dude ranch—an enduring symbol of the American West. Against stunning landscapes, ranchers battle modernizati...

Just 3 more months until we gather the horses for next season! 📸:
02/13/2026

Just 3 more months until we gather the horses for next season!

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Dreaming of warmer weather and fishing in French Creek ☀️ 🎣 📸:
12/31/2025

Dreaming of warmer weather and fishing in French Creek ☀️ 🎣

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Fan rock is one of many beautiful backdrops for photos around the ranch ☀️💚📸:
12/12/2025

Fan rock is one of many beautiful backdrops for photos around the ranch ☀️💚

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Merry Christmas from Clay & Leah and the 2025 Paradise Family. Grateful for every guest who made this past summer hit a ...
12/09/2025

Merry Christmas from Clay & Leah and the 2025 Paradise Family. Grateful for every guest who made this past summer hit a little deeper, laugh a little louder, and feel a whole lot like home. Thank you for an unreal 2025 season — we can’t wait to welcome you back for everything this coming summer is about to bring.

Happy Thanksgiving!! We have so much to be thankful for here this holiday season 🦃 🤍📸:
11/28/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!! We have so much to be thankful for here this holiday season 🦃 🤍

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We love our ranch dogs! Who has been your favorite pup friend at paradise? 📸:
11/20/2025

We love our ranch dogs! Who has been your favorite pup friend at paradise?

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Turnout through French Creek never gets old! Watching our horse head out to pasture is the perfect way to start the even...
11/04/2025

Turnout through French Creek never gets old! Watching our horse head out to pasture is the perfect way to start the evening

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282 Hunter Creek Road
Buffalo, WY
82834

Telephone

+13076847876

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