Butch Cassidy's Wild Bunch Days
June 24, 1889 the San Miguel Bank in Telluride was robbed by Matt Warner, Tom McCarty and Bob Parker more commonly known as Butch Cassidy. This was the first documented bank robbery for the infamous Butch and one that would be full of successes and learning opportunities for the meticulously planned heist. One of the many reasons Butch Cassidy and the Wild Bunch were so successful was Butch’s expansive understanding of horse flesh and preparing for fresh mounts in several places while eluding whatever tired out posse was on the chase. One of those planned stops happened right here in the Rangely Colorado area as they traded with White River Utes for fresh steeds as the Utes would’ve been here on their migratory path east to the upper river country for the summer.
Come visit Rangely Colorado, a place that still feels very much like the wild west. A place that was home to cattle and wild horses long before the town was incorporated. A place full of rich history that begs for an audience again.
Towards the end of August we’ll honor the spirit of the west, the charisma of Butch Cassidy and the well-known Robin Hood like stories that have been passed down from generation to generation as so many of our families called these outlaws our friends.
Elzy Lay's Trading Post
Legend has it that Elzy held up another outlaw who had just robbed a wagon that was carrying merchandise. As luck would have it, the Brown's Hole group was planning a social event, even loading up Herb Bassett's piano up on a wagon to take to the barn. So Elzy took his stolen goods of fresh jeans and dresses for the ladies and sold them to his friends in Brown's Hole for the pending event.
Butch Cassidy's Campfire
Bill Betenson-Author & Nephew of Butch Cassidy
Campfire, Cowboys, Singing, Story Telling. Featuring Bill Betenson, nephew of Butch Cassidy and author of 'Butch Cassidy, My Uncle' will be presenting. Gather around the campfire and listen to stories of Butch and more!
The Wild Bunch
OHV Poker Run
All or part of this operation is conducted on Public Lands under special permit from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.
Sundance's Shoot-Out
Cowboy Mounted Shooting
Hold onto your hats as the Sundance Shoot-Out brings the Old West roaring to life! Watch skilled mounted shooters race their horses through a fast-paced obstacle course while firing blank cartridges at balloon targets along the way. Combining speed, precision, horsemanship, and plenty of Western flair, this crowd-favorite event showcases the exciting sport of Cowboy Mounted Shooting. Whether you're a longtime rodeo fan or seeing it for the first time, the Sundance Shoot-Out is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.
