Two Creek Cattle Drive

Introduction
Wyoming USA
The Two Creek Ranch is a family owned working cattle ranch. Currently running 600 mother cows on 25,000+ acres of land. The winter and spring range is located 8 miles south of Douglas, nestled along the North Platte River, with the LaBonte and Wagonhound Creeks flowing thru. The Oregon Trail straddles a portion of the range, where the ruts are still visible today.

The ranch has two summer ranges, one 15 miles North of Douglas and the other 75 miles SW of Douglas, on the Laramie Plains. From February through October, you can experience life as a true working cowboy. Calving, branding, gathering, sorting, trailing and shipping cattle is what Two Creek Ranch is all about.

Join us for the ranch's main Spring and Fall Cattle Drives with long days in the saddle - not made up for city slickers !

Accomodation



Accommodation
During the cattle drive you will stay at various locations.

Description
On the Cattle Drive, we spend 2 nights at Cow Camp, 4 nights camping and the remaining nights at the main ranch.
You will need to bring your own sleeping bag.
Please, note that there will be no cellphone coverage during the duration of this cattle drive.

Main Ranch
There are 2 private rooms in the main house as well as 2 cabins (bunk house style) with 6 beds in each. Facilities are shared. There is free Wi-Fi available and it is possible to do your laundry if needed.

Cow Camp
There is a big dormitory room with 7 single beds, 2 private bedrooms and 3 trailers. There is a shower and an outhouse (shared).

Camping
While camping we provide you with a tent. There are no cots so it is best that you bring a sleeping mat. We bring a port-a-potty with us on the road. There are no showers available while camping.


Meals
All meals are included in this trip.

Breakfast : Juice, either an egg dish or pancakes, breakfast meats, toast, coffee or tea
Lunch (on trail): Can be sandwiches, fresh fruits & veggies, potatoes chips, cookies, etc.
Dinner: Beef dish, potatoe dish, vegetable dish, salad, fruit and dessert.

Guests must provide their own favorite beverage if they have one - example: soda/pop, beer, wine, hot chocolate etc. You can purchase this in Casper.  The ranch will provide you transportation to a store to purchase the extra things you need/want.

Dietary Restrictions
Sorry, we do not cater to special diets.

Riding

Itinerary

Spring Cattle Drive
This is our 75 mile cattle drive to summer pasture located on the Laramie plains. We spend several days gathering the cattle from the spring pasture and trailing them to the ranch. Those nights are spent at the ranch and guests stay in the bunkhouse. We turn out the pairs and start on the journey. The cattle spend their first night at the county pen, the next night the cook and the trailers join the drive. We move the cattle about 10-12 miles a day with a break at lunch to rest the cattle, riders, and horses. We follow the old Fort Fetterman Freight trail to the Laramie Plains. We will then spend a day sorting cattle. Overnights at the Little House on the Prairie. For this event you will need a sleeping bag for the 4 nights we camp out.

Fall Cattle Drive
The fall gather will take place on the Laramie Plains and the Laramie River Ranch for the 75 mile trip home. There will not be as many cattle in the fall because of shipping the steer calves, still over a 1,000 head. This trail is spring in reverse. The Cattle move easier this time of year because the cows are ready to come home and the first couple of nights at Cow Camp and 4 nights camping and the remaining nights at the main ranch. Weather that time of year is unpredictable. Anything from Indian summer to rain, snow or blizzard.

Note: Two Creek is a working ranch, and because of the weather and other considerations, any of the events may change.

Rates and Dates for Two Creek Cattle Drive

Dates Note:

Other Info
Meeting: Douglas
Airport: Casper
Transfer: Casper, WY Airport

Climate:
                                                Douglas area

• Travel documents and Voucher
• Flight tickets
• Passport
• Visa (check with your consulate)

• Riding pants or Jodhpurs (used if possible!)
• Long sleeved shirts
• Boots with heels for riding (hiking boots don't make it, unless you don't want to ride)
• Riding helmet  (recommended for all trips). No helemets are available to borrow, so if you wish to wear one (optional) please bring your own.
• Riding gloves
• Hat: cowboy or baseball.  Cowboy hats offer more protection from our intense sun, and are a must for the authentic programs
• Rain coat/Wax jacket

• Heavy sweater and or wind breaker! Even in the middle of summer, when the sun goes down it gets cold
• Comfortable T-Shirts/Shirts
• Jeans
• Shorts
• Underwear and socks
• Pyjama
• Bag for dirty clothes
• Walking shoes or hiking boots
• Swimsuit
• Inside shoes
• Bandana

• Sleeping bag rated down to -10 F (-20 C) at least (* we recommend you bring your own sleeping bag but for those traveling light we can lend one from the ranch -- just ask ahead of time!)
• Towel and small bar of soap
• Flashlight

• Personal Toiletries
• Insect protection
• Personal medications
• Sore cream (for the emergency)
• Sewing kit
• Handkerchiefs
• Camera and enough extra films (binoculars)
• Belt pack
• Address book and pen (for pictures postcards!)
• Sun glasses with strap
• Sun tan lotion and lip balm
• Musical instruments, if you like to play
• Cash. Our cooks and wranglers live to make your stay nice. If you’re pleased with the service, please tip!