This epic documentary chronicles the rise of the dude ranch—an enduring symbol of the American West—against stunning landscapes, ranchers battle modernization, economic struggles, and generational shifts to keep their legacy alive. Through gripping stories of iconic families, this film reveals their fight to preserve a way of life that refuses to fade into history.
Call of the West is a local public television program presented by Wyoming PBS
Call of the West Broadcast Version
Video has Closed Captions
Traces the rise of the dude ranch, forging the bold spirit and identity of the American West. (56m 31s)
Call of the West Director's Cut
Traces the rise of the dude ranch, forging the bold spirit and identity of the American West. (1h 3m 9s)
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Call of the West is a local public television program presented by Wyoming PBS