Founded in 1927 as a cattle ranch, the 153-acre Teton Valley Ranch features swaths of pristine wild lands in the center of a valley whose surrounding mountain peaks soar to nearly 14,000 feet. Visitors can don their waders for a bit of trout fishing in the crystal clear Gros Ventre River. For decades, the landscape served as an opportunity for children and teenagers to experience the Wild West at the Teton Valley Ranch Camp. The camp, which was founded in 1939 and now operates at a nearby ranch, drew boys and girls from famed families worldwide to backpack through the ranges, swim, and learn about the local ranching heritage and land stewardship. Much of the terrain remains as it was in the early days of the American West – expansive, gorgeous and inviting exploration.