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Yellowstone NP, Wyoming
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Built in 1907, the Lamar Buffalo Ranch was established to preserve the American bison population, which had dwindled to just 23 individuals in the park by the early 20th century.
Today, the ranch is home to the Yellowstone Forever Institute, which offers educational programs and workshops focusing on the park's natural and cultural history.
The ranch was instrumental in the successful restoration of the bison population in Yellowstone, which now numbers in the thousands.
The ranch operates sustainably with solar panels and a micro-hydro system, providing an eco-friendly power source for its facilities.
The Lamar Valley, where the ranch is situated, is renowned for its abundant wildlife, including wolves, grizzly bears, and elk.
Visitors can stay in rustic cabins at the ranch, providing a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Yellowstone.
The Yellowstone Forever Institute at the ranch collaborates with researchers to study the park's diverse ecosystems and wildlife.
