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The 100-year-old Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa, designed as a 1920s stopover en route to Yellowstone National Park, remains steeped in the grand tradition of the Great Western Lodge with VIP service.

All-inclusive historic Wyoming resort offers uniquely rustic yet luxurious experience The 100-year-old Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa, designed.

Dubois, Wyoming – February 22, 2022 – The year was 1922, and noteworthy history was in the making: President Warren G. Harding spoke at the dedication of the newly commissioned Lincoln Memorial. Construction began on the original Yankee Stadium. The Girl Scouts started making their very first sugar cookies to sell door to door, and Prohibition trudged on. And while its implications wouldn’t be revealed for several more decades, the entertainment world scored big when Norman Lear was born.

Meanwhile, the year 1922 also saw the creation of a much-needed stopover for travelers heading toward Yellowstone National Park, a comfortable haven for outdoor adventure fans looking for the perfect mountain destination that would feature an off-grid experience combining rustic charm and lavish pampering. The resulting Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa celebrates its centennial anniversary this July. Initially called the Two-Gwo-Tee Inn, the Shoshone word for “spear,” the lodge offered an ideal location in the Rocky Mountain wilds of Wyoming adjacent to 300-acre alpine Brooks Lake that quickly helped the remote inn transform into a dude ranch and then into the luxury guest ranch and resort it is today.

Dubois, Wyoming – February 22, 2022 – The year was 1922, and noteworthy history was in the making: President Warren G. Harding spoke at the dedication of the newly commissioned Lincoln Memorial. Construction began on the original Yankee Stadium. The Girl Scouts started making their very first sugar cookies to sell door to door, and Prohibition trudged on. And while its implications wouldn’t be revealed for several more decades, the entertainment world scored big when Norman Lear was born.

Meanwhile, the year 1922 also saw the creation of a much-needed stopover for travelers heading toward Yellowstone National Park, a comfortable haven for outdoor adventure fans looking for the perfect mountain destination that would feature an off-grid experience combining rustic charm and lavish pampering. The resulting Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa celebrates its centennial anniversary this July. Initially called the Two-Gwo-Tee Inn, the Shoshone word for “spear,” the lodge offered an ideal location in the Rocky Mountain wilds of Wyoming adjacent to 300-acre alpine Brooks Lake that quickly helped the remote inn transform into a dude ranch and then into the luxury guest ranch and resort it is today.

“From the beginning, the mission of Brooks Lake Lodge has been to offer guests an out-of-this-world escape where they can engage with the outdoors in ways that allow them to relax and recharge,” says Brooks Lodge General Manager Matthew Tousignant. “The fact that we are now delighted and grateful to celebrate 100 years of hospitality is testament to the continuing need for true immersion in the natural world, which is becoming increasingly difficult but more critical than ever before.”

Hidden away in Shoshone National Forest but within easy driving distance to Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park and Jackson Hole, the 25-acre crowd-free property seamlessly blends its pioneer-era foundation with modern amenities. For instance, the main lodge, constructed in a record four months in a Western Craftsman architectural style in keeping with Yellowstone’s “Parkitecture,” has been carefully preserved. Décor details evoke the grandness of the time – magnificent stone hearths, antler and wagon-wheel chandeliers, plush leather furniture, stained-glass windows – while simultaneously offering current-day comforts such as sink-into feather beds, state-of-the-art spa treatments, freshly prepared and locally sourced gourmet meals and free Wi-Fi.

The views from the property’s perch at 9,200 feet above sea level just one mile from the North American Continental Divide – and including the Pinnacle Buttes, Austin Peak and Brooks Mountain – could not be more jaw-dropping, inviting visitors into the surrounding natural playground for the range of outdoor adventure that is the hallmark of this all-inclusive getaway. The breathtaking setting with its majestic mountains and endless evergreens even compelled Bryant B. Brooks, the seventh governor of Wyoming and Brooks Lake’s namesake, to write in 1889 upon his discovery of the valley, “Among the fir and pine there glistened a lake … what a sight! I stood closer that day to nature’s heart than ever before.” 

Summer and winter activities on the property and in the more than 2 million neighboring acres of pristine national forest and mountain-ringed farmland focus on connecting guests of all ages with the area’s natural abundance and include such authentic and immersive experiences as:

• Horseback riding along trails and in the arena with experienced wranglers, as well as on glamping-style overnight pack trips complete with backcountry golf, hiking and fishing
• Hiking for all skill levels, from short nature trails to summitting an 11,000-foot peak
• Year-round fishing for trout in Brooks Lake, complete with the chance for guests to have their catches brought back to the lodge to be cooked up for dinner
• Canoeing around the stunning Brooks Lake
• Archery lessons and target practice with expert instructors
• Skiing and snowshoeing on miles of groomed trails or into the backcountry
• Expert-guided wildlife excursions
• Stargazing tours of the pristine Wyoming heavens
• Snowmobiling into the nearby forests, including 2 million acres of scenic terrain

At day’s end, guests – who are treated to the highest level of service that can only come with a 1-to-1 staff-to-guest ratio – can enjoy a restorative treatment in the relaxing Rocky Mountain Spa, designed to replicate the National Historic Register of Places-designated main lodge and featuring a tranquility room, dry sauna, fitness center and 11-by-14-foot hot tub with incredible mountain views (spa treatments priced separately). They also can peruse the ever-expanding collection of Western fine art and sculpture before retreating to the handful of lodge rooms – individually decorated with handcrafted lodgepole pine furnishings and goose-down comforters – or private cabins sporting wood-burning stoves and inviting sitting areas, each ensuring a quiet and restful stay.

In addition, all guest meals are included: The chef serves hearty Western breakfasts every morning, filling lunches at noon and gourmet dinner nightly in the homey Great Hall, as well as Governor’s Tea with hors d’oeuvres for a pick-me-up in the cozy, fireplace-centered Tea Room. Meanwhile, the Cowboy Bar within the lodge serves up an extensive selection of spirits along with fun and casual nighttime entertainment, echoing the charming and wholesome atmosphere of a bygone era.

Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa will celebrate its centennial with a grand open-to-the-public party that will take place at the lodge on Saturday July 2, 2022 (check the Brooks Lake Lodge website for details).

About Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa

Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa, a nearly 100-year-old historic guest ranch is located in Wyoming’s Shoshone National Forest near Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park. Surrounded by evergreen forests next to alpine Brooks Lake, the exclusive, all-inclusive Rocky Mountain resort offers five-star service, luxury accommodations and gourmet dining. The lodge enjoys frequent media acclaim, including as a “Top All-Inclusive Family Resort in the U.S. by Reader’s Digest, and one of the “20 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the U.S” by U.S. News & World Report in 2021, a best place to “Lean into Winter” by Travel + Leisure in 2020 and a 2018 “Best Lake Resort” by National Geographic Traveler. Brooks Lake Lodge is in partnership with Shoshone and Bridger-Teton National Forest and an equal opportunity employer and provider. For additional information and reservations visit www.brookslake.com or call 866.213.4022. Follow Brooks Lake Lodge on Facebook and Instagram.

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Wyoming wilderness backcountry excursions feature fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing, trail riding

Dubois, Wyoming – May 11, 2021 – Outdoor enthusiasts craving a truly immersive adventure with friends or family this summer can dive deep into the woods of Wyoming with Brooks Lake Lodge exclusive Wyoming Wilderness Pack Trips operated by the Best of the West Outfitters, July 1 – August 30, 2021. Pack Trips are offered for 3, 5, 7 or 9 nights and accommodate a maximum of 12 people to explore the wide-open wilderness on horseback each day, taking in breathtaking scenery and activities including fly-fishing, wildlife viewing and hiking in between memorable evenings at the camp, sharing stories over dinner.

Wilderness Pack Trips by Best of the West Outfitters are tailored to meet guests’ specific interests and provide a superb custom opportunity to explore the wilderness, riding through spectacular scenic landscapes and experiencing some of the finest fishing in the country. To begin the pack trip, guests saddle up and head into the Wyoming backcountry through terrain including high alpine bowls, boulder fields, rocky slides and timber areas ranging from 7,000 – 10,000 feet of altitude. Friendly, expert guides lead the way through rolling open slopes dotted with sagebrush, pockets of aspen trees, forested hills and a wonderful diversity of wildflowers.

Anglers will love fly-fishing in Wyoming’s famously trout-filled rivers and lakes, discovering the finest blue-ribbon waters with help from the Best of the West Guides, who steer guests to a combination of headwater streams and mountain alpine lakes to angle for trout species including Snake River cutthroat, Yellowstone cutthroat, rainbow, brown and the rare Bonneville cutthroat. The remote areas explored on the pack trips are home to a variety of incredible wildlife such as elk, moose, deer, antelope, grizzly and black bear, mountain lions and lynx, with guides providing safe opportunities for viewing the wildlife in its natural habitat, sharing information about this superb ecosystem.

Back at the camp, an executive chef prepares high-end meals in a homestyle Dutch oven. Guests can request specific cuisine before the trip so the chef can customize meals to fit individual preferences. At night, it’s all about relaxing and recounting the day’s adventures under the stars before a peaceful night’s slumber in one of the spacious tents with comfy beds and wood stoves.

Pack trips from Brooks Lake Lodge and operated by Best of the West Outfitters are offered for a minimum of three nights camping, for $495 per person per night (not including taxes or fishing license). A 25% discount will be given to children and active military/veterans. Guests are encouraged to have some previous experience riding a horse, suggesting that those with no experience take a riding lesson before the trip. An expert guide, a wrangler and a chef accompany each pack trip catering to all guest needs. A phone call prior to each trip helps determine the length and course of the trip to map out a truly personalized trip-of-a-lifetime experience.

About Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa

Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa, a nearly 100-year-old historic guest ranch is located in Wyoming’s Shoshone National Forest near Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park. Surrounded by evergreen forests next to alpine Brooks Lake, the exclusive, all-inclusive Rocky Mountain resort offers five-star service, luxury accommodations and gourmet dining. Recently named a 2020 best place to “Lean into Winter” by Travel + Leisure, the lodge enjoys frequent media acclaim, including as a 2019 Best All-Inclusive Resort in the U.S. by MSN Lifestyle, a 2018 Best Lake Resort by National Geographic Traveler and a 2017 Western Landmark by Western Art & Architecture. Brooks Lake Lodge is in partnership with Shoshone and Bridger-Teton National Forest and an equal opportunity employer and provider. For additional information and reservations visit www.brookslake.com or call 866.213.4022. Follow Brooks Lake Lodge on Facebook and Instagram.

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U.S. News & World Report and Reader’s Digest name Wyoming guest ranch to “top” lists (Photo: New Thought Digital Agency) Dubois, Wyoming

Dubois, Wyoming – June 3, 2021 – Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa, the historic guest ranch deep in the woods of Wyoming, recently landed on two major lists of best all-inclusive resorts in the country. U.S. News & World Report awarded the lodge top-of-the-list honors on its “Top All-Inclusive Family Resorts in the U.S.” and Reader’s Digest offered a spot on its “20 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the U.S.” Making the media rounds this month just ahead of its popular summer season, July 6 – September 15, 2021, luxury Brooks Lake Lodge is only a few months shy of 100 years of making guests more than comfortable from its lakeside backcountry location in the Shoshone National Forest near Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks.

U.S. News & World Report searched out the best U.S. resorts where essentials like meals and lodging are covered so families can “focus on cultivating lasting memories with the people that matter most,” and highlighted Brooks Lake Lodge’s expansive seasonal activities – all included in a stay at the lodge – from summertime horseback riding, hiking, canoeing, archery and fishing to winter’s snowmobiling, snowshoeing, sledding and ice fishing.

Reader’s Digest also emphasized the benefits of controlled costs and having everything you need on site in compiling its selection of the best 20 all-inclusive resorts for readers. Dubbing Brooks Lake Lodge “luxury wilderness camp,” the magazine highlighted the maximum of 36 guests per night that makes it “one of the most intimate all-inclusive resorts in the United States.”

The lodge is known for its elevated dining experience, an especially important aspect of the all-inclusive vacation, which, in Brooks Lake Lodge’s case, has been lauded as “the best meal in the middle of nowhere.” In recent years the lodge has partnered with local farms who provide organic and sustainable regional produce, eggs, handmade cheeses and more for fresh farm-to-table gourmet cuisine, as well as hearty Western classics.

U.S. News & World Report adds that families can choose between lodge rooms or log cabins at Brooks Lake Lodge and “all accommodations sport lots of lumber and rustic decorative elements like wood-paneled walls and lodgepole pine beds,” as well as modern perks like high-speed Wi-Fi access, and log cabins have authentic touches like kettle stoves and clawfoot tubs. And, as Reader’s Digest enthuses, “No matter the season, you’ll appreciate the terry cloth spa robes, on-site spa, enormous hot tub overlooking the Rocky Mountains, and serene atmosphere.”

Brooks Lake Lodge offers unique and authentic Western hospitality in a relaxing nature-filled atmosphere. The lodge is located at 9,200 ft. in a remote mountain setting that creates a truly special place to unplug from the everyday and connect with wilderness and loved ones. With a nearly 1:1 staff to guest ratio, every guest is a VIP and can enjoy any of the lodge’s activities guided or unguided.

The summer season runs July 6 – September 15, 2021, with rates starting from $715 per person per night (4-night minimum). Overnight winter rates at Brooks Lake Lodge start at $500 per person per night, with the winter season opening in December. Brooks Lake Lodge stays include all meals, activities and guides (separate fees are associated with snowmobile rentals and spa treatments).