Our 2014 season officially started April 9 when Dan’s Plumbing turned on the water! A few snow banks lingered behind the cabins and Lady loved that! Robert worked hard to get the lawns cleaned up in time for the spring rains this last week. He’s busy mowing the beautiful green grass in between the storms now! Daffodils, tulips and pansies enjoy spring’s simple gift of sunshine.
2014 marks our 90th year of operation. 90 years of hospitality is how we think of it. We reorganized a bookcase in the office/house entry-way and have pictures, antique cars, a 1924 license plate, and 2 wool blankets that were used in the early auto camp cabins sitting on the shelves. The special, keepsake blankets are a bit threadbare and soft around the edges. One is brown with the words Rankins Auto Camp embroidered in red along one edge. The other blanket is gray with 2 black stripes. Rankin Court is embroidered in black thread along the edge of this blanket.
We are proud that Rankin Auto Camp lives on! What’s left of the 1890s farm machinery sits in a bed of beautiful flowers. The perennials on the grounds are those planted by my grandmother, mother and myself. The rooms and cabins are cozier than ever and ready to welcome you as you travel through our beautiful Yellowstone and Teton country.
The 2014 season is here and it’s looking BUSY! Robert’s getting quite a few family reunions and wedding parties scheduled. Our international visitors are coming from all over the world to stay with us. And we are ready! The famous fire-pit is out as are the grills. Call (208) 652-3570, or Robert’s cell phone, (208) 851-8646 and let us know when you’ll be coming!
And as always, Travel Safely!
Jenny & Robert
P.S. Thank you Betty for getting me in gear to update our blog site! Waking up from hibernation is hard work! We’re looking forward to seeing you later this summer!
