The Ranch Is Real
The Yellowstone Dutton Ranch exists as Chief Joseph Ranch in Darby, Montana, with cabins available for rent. The lodge house, a real 6,000-square-foot log mansion, was built in 1920.
Filmed in Montana
Since 2020, all filming takes place in Montana, with new stages in Missoula and scenes at the Chief Joseph Ranch.
Cowboy Cred
Several cast members, including creator Taylor Sheridan, are real-life cowboys. Forrie J. Smith, who plays Lloyd, grew up ranching, competed in rodeos, and uses his memorabilia on set.
Cowboy Camp Training
Before filming, actors attend Cowboy Camp, learning horse-riding and ranching skills. However, Jefferson White (Jimmy) had never ridden a horse before joining the cast.
Yellowstone’s Horses
Taylor Sheridan owns many of the horses used on the show, while others are rodeo champions like Metallic Cat and Smartly Starstruck.
Kevin Costner’s Western Love
Costner’s love for Westerns shines, with roles in Wyatt Earp and Hatfields & McCoys. He even released a Yellowstone-inspired music album with his band, Kevin Costner & Modern West.
Spinoff Universe
Yellowstone has inspired spinoffs like 1883, 1923, and 6666, featuring stars like Tim McGraw and Harrison Ford.
Yellowstone, one of TV’s biggest Western dramas, is as real as it gets. The Yellowstone Dutton Ranch exists as Chief Joseph Ranch in Darby, Montana, where fans can rent cabins featured on the show. The lodge house, a 6,000-square-foot log mansion, was built in 1920. pic.twitter.com/L9U6mkV6Ay
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