Turpin Meadow


		Turpin Meadow Memorial to Dick Turpin on display at Turpin Meadow Guest Ranch Turpin Meadow sports a history that started in the late 1800s. When visiting Turpin Meadow Ranch, it’s not difficult to see that history has made its mark. The ranch’s humble beginnings started in 1887 by Dick Turpin – a trapper and up-and-coming resident of Jackson. I think the current owner’s cabin is the oldest building on the ranch. It is believed to have been built and owned by Dick Turpin”. The cabin was built here in 1887. This is the first place Dick Turpin settled, when he moved to Jackson Hole.” Some say the ranch started as a simple general store off Buffalo Valley Road the major thoroughfare to and from civilization from the ranch. Of course this is long before it became an official dude ranch. From 1887 to 1917, it was just a cabin in the middle of a vast wilderness area. Turpin Meadows Guest Ranch officially started as a dude ranch in 1928 when Lester Leeks and Jim Simpson – two colorful figures in Jackson Hole history starting operating out of the Ranch. Lester and Jim were early settlers in the valley and understood that tourist needed something to entertain them. They started a successful outfitting business in Jackson with fishing and hunting as the attraction. They had quite an interesting clientele list, inviting successful businessman for fishing and hunting expeditions” Today, the Ranch is owned by Herb and Dona Fisher, purchasing it in 2002/2003. “So the area was named after Dick Turpin. He’s not very well known compared to Davey Jackson and Jedediah Smith – some of the old time trappers that found Jackson Hole. He’s one of those trappers that wintered here and lived here, which is mindboggling. The winters here are very harsh but also a big draw for many people to the area, especially for snowmobiling. The Ranch’s owners have kept it virtually unchanged – while at the same time adding more and more services and attractions as the years have passed. Cabins along the Buffalo Fork of the Snake River at Turpin Meadow Guest Ranch The Ranch is tucked away in a scenic valley (Buffalo Valley) about 10 miles down Buffalo Valley Road, off highway 26/287 east of Moran, Junction and Jackson Lake Lodge located in Grand Teton National Park. Jackson Lake Lodge and Moran, Junction are in Grand Teton National Park, not Turpin Meadow Guest Ranch. Turpin Meadow Guest Ranch sits on approximately 32 acres,next to the Buffalo Fork of the Snake River. As part of its comforts – and its rustic appeal – 14 guest cabins are behind the main lodge. Stables and barns at Turpin Meadow Guest Ranch The buildings are barns and stables at Turpin Meadow Guest Ranch on Buffalo Valley Road along the Buffalo Fork of the Snake River east of Moran, Junction in Grand Teton National Park. Gate to the Pasture at Turpin Meadows Guest Ranch Turpin Meadows Guest Ranch is so remote that the closest official town is Moran, Junction, which has nothing but a post office and small school. There are no other services in Moran and it’s about 35 minutes away from the ranch. That leaves Jackson to the southwest and Dubois to the east – both more than an hour’s drive. At the Ranch, you’ll be lucky to have cell phone service. Do not fear cell service is available not far away if you have trouble at the ranch. The main building at Turpin Meadow Ranch Joyce took this picture from our Saturn one day when we were sight seeing on Buffalo Valley Road. The Buffalo Fork of the Snake River runs by Turpin Meadow Ranch By now you may be interested in how to get there and other information. Of course you can drive to the Ranch, but you can also fly into Jackson Hole Airport. Visit www.JacksonHoleAirport.com for more information. The staff at the Ranch can pick you up and drop you off at the airport for a small fee. However, a vehicle cannot be provided for personal day trips. To contact the Ranch for availability, rates and more information, call 800-743-2496 or by e-mail: info@turpinmeadowranch.com. Click here for more Wyoming travellogs Until next time remember how good life is. Mike & Joyce Hendrix More Wyoming Adventures Some Utah Adventures More 2011 Travel Adventures Mike & Joyce Hendrix Mike & Joyce Hendrix who we are We hope you liked this page. If you do you might be interested in some of our other Travel Adventures: Mike & Joyce Hendrix's home page Travel Adventures by Year Travel Adventures by State Plants Marine-Boats Geology Exciting Drives Cute Signs RV Subjects Miscellaneous Subjects** We would love to hear from you......just put "info" in the place of "FAKE" in this address: FAKE@travellogs.us Until next time remember how good life is.