When you're looking for an unforgettable day trip destination in Wyoming, nothing can quite top the Terry Bison Ranch. This incredible tribute to the wild ranch life of Wyoming is something you've got to see to believe. Not only do they offer bison train tours, but the ranch resort is the perfect place to dine, explore, and learn about history.
Terry Bison Ranch was established in 1993, and has since grown into one of Wyoming's top family destinations!
This gigantic ranch is so much more than just a Bison farm. You'll find a plethora of family friendly activities to keep you occupied on your visit.
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The Bison Train is the best way to see the ranch.
Board this old-fashioned locomotive to get up close and personal with bison, camel and more.
You'll be sure to see dozens of the farm's bison hanging out along the tracks!
Feeing and hanging out with the bison are sure to the the highlight of your trip!
Weather permitted, horseback riding tours of the Terry Bison Ranch are a great way to get in touch with your wild west roots.
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There's also a private fishing pond stocked with rainbow trout. No permit needed - just buy a fishing ticket and catch yourself some dinner!
If you'd rather have your dinner served to you, visit the Senator's Steakhouse for a delicious meal.
After spending a day at the Terry Bison Ranch, you'll never want to leave. Luckily, the campground ensures you can stay here! Rent a cabin or park your RV for a comfortable night's stay.
If you would rather kick it old school, reserve a tent site and really enjoy that "out in the wilderness" feeling that the ranch brings.
Find the Terry Bison Ranch at 51 I-25 Frontage Rd., Cheyenne, WY 82007You can read more about the long list of activities you can enjoy at the Terry Bison Ranch right here. While you're in town, stop by Cheyenne's hidden Mexican restaurant and take a meal for the road!
If your social media feed is bursting with warm-hued decorating ideas, at-home PSL recipes, and autumn day trips, you know for sure that fall in Wyoming is on its way! While Wyoming isn't known for its pumpkin patches (our state's unpredictable freezes make squash growing a challenge), that doesn't mean all hope is lost. This nostalgic fall tradition is alive and well in the Cowboy State! At each of these festive Wyoming pumpkin patches, you'll find tons of gourd-geous pumpkins ready to be picked, baked, carved, and decorated all season long. But that's not all that the best pumpkin patches in Wyoming offer! Often, these fun family destinations offer a bevy of autumn treats, photo-worthy corn mazes, and numerous other things to do in Wyoming in the fall.
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1. Blue Ribbon Barn, Thayne
Mid-September - end of October | A unique home for organic fruits, vegetables, and sustainable farming practices, Blue Ribbon Barn is a family-run farm and garden center that overflows every season with produce, baked goods, jerky, flowers, locally crafted items, and much much more. In the fall, kiddos can partake in wagon rides, a hay maze, and other festive events, or families stop by the Pumpkin House to pick out the perfect orange token to paint or carve. You can also check out the fun annual Halloween Party as well! Bonus: it's all set against a magnificent mountain backdrop!
2. Ellis' Harvest Home, Lingle
September 28 - October 31, 2024 | This long-time Wyoming corn maze and pumpkin patch knows how to dive into the fall spirit and create lasting memories in the process! Enjoy the fun and fantastically complex themed corn maze, then stroll through the massive pumpkin patch to grab the perfect specimen straight off the vine. While you're here, monkey around in the corn boxes and on the climbing towers, play some festive fall games, and bounce around on the jumping pillows…all before heading over to the Feed Bunk to refuel for even more fun fall activities!
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3. Gallagher's Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, Clark
September 29 - October 29 | Gallagher Natural Beef and Produce has earned a reputation for raising up the highest-quality meat and some truly fantastic sweet corn. But come fall, Gallagher also boasts a wonderful, six-acre corn maze - and alongside it, a two-acre pumpkin patch. While you're here, check out the hay bale maze, corn pit, and tasty concessions as well. Gallagher's is typically open Friday through Sunday.
4. George Farms, Cody
Season Varies | This family dairy farm houses a lot more than just cows! In fact, stop by this sweet pumpkin patch in Cody and you'll find pumpkins of every size and shape filling the barn - all carefully protected from the weather and boasting a variety of colors and wart levels - and even gourds and squashes for fall decorating. Pop by at just the right time, and you might even get to ogle (or claim) your own ginormous "monster" pumpkin! Feel free to dive on into the corn pits as well or have a chat with the local, four-legged residents while you're here.
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5. Koltiska Pumpkin Patch, Sheridan
September 13 - October 8 | Auctions, raffles, wagon rides, and rows upon rows of numerous pumpkin and squash varieties … that's what Koltiska Farm is made of! This mom-and-pop pumpkin patch in Sheridan is a cornerstone of the community, welcoming schools, FFA groups, families, and much more to the Patch to enjoy festive fall outings. Koltiska Farms also offers face painting, concessions, and endless seasonal enjoyment. Cash/check only.
6. SonHarvest Seasons, Riverton
Season Varies | For nearly two decades, the family-owned SonHarvest Seasons has been wooing locals and visitors alike with seasonal delights: pumpkins, raspberries, a corn maze, and more. This Riverton pumpkin patch is just a few miles out of town and farm guests will immediately fall head over heels for the rural beauty here. Crops are rotated regularly to keep the produce (pumpkins included!) healthy, hearty, and ripe for the picking! The bevy of winter squash is sure to delight as well.
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Of course, this short list isn't a complete snapshot of all the pumpkin patches in Wyoming. That's why we'd love for you to nominate YOUR favorite as well. We know there are some gems hiding in those overlooked corners of our state!
Amidst Wyoming's golden fields and grazing cattle, a lesser-known harvest emerges each year with quiet splendor - fresh produce. Fruits, vegetables, and nutrient-packed microgreens are all grown by green-thumbed locals and often shared at community farmer's markets. But the state’s rugged terrain and unpredictable weather patterns pose unique obstacles to farming, especially when it comes to cultivating more delicate crops, like berries. Fortunately, Wyoming does have a few berry farms and U-pick patches tucked away! SonHarvest Seasons in Riverton has stood the test of time and is a fantastic place to take the whole family for some good old-fashioned quality time spent raspberry picking.
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While Mother Nature's wild bounty abounds in every corner of Wyoming, there are surprisingly few full-scale berry farms around the state.
Harsh winters, late frosts...you know the drill.
SonHarvest Seasons is an exception, though.
This long-standing family-run farm in Riverton is known for its annual fall pumpkin and corn maze offerings, but you can also swing by and enjoy an excellent abundance of vibrant, perfectly ripe raspberries throughout the year.
In fact, they're basically grown side-by-side.
Peak pick-your-own raspberry season at SonHarvest is typically August-October, and it's an adventure that the whole family can enjoy.
The bushes here grow literal buckets full of berries that are sold by the pound.
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They're sweet, plump, and full of juice!
But you can also come in and grab some that are pre-picked. This way, you can enjoy them all the sooner.
While you're at it, stock up on homemade raspberry jams, jellies, and syrups.
And make plans to come back again to enjoy the hefty pumpkin harvest and fall festivities!
Is there anything better than fresh-picked berries in summer or a warm biscuit with homemade jam? We don't think so! Throw in a raspberry pie a la mode and we're sold. Give SonHarvest Seasons a follow on Facebook to stay on top of this year's berry harvest and upcoming special events.
If you know of any local farms, markets, or growers that could use some extra love, nominate them!
For more farm-to-table goodness in Wyoming (and there is a LOT to choose from!), check out this delicious restaurant in Jackson. Or take an extended road trip that not only passes through Riverton but has been rated one of the best in the country.