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Rock Lodge. Photo by Jonita Sommers.
Rock Lodge
Dave Vlcek brings in old photos to hang inside the rock lodge at Green River Lakes. This site is now part of the Green River Lakes Campground operated by the Pinedale Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. This building will soon be able to be rented out by the public. Photo by Jonita Sommers.

Green River Lakes. Photo by Jonita Sommers.
Green River Lakes

GP Bar Brochure - 1933. Photo by Sublette County Historic Preservation Board.
GP Bar Brochure - 1933
At Green River Lakes. Circa 1933,
Looking back: The GP Bar Dude Ranch
Early 1900s, historic photos and posters put up at Green River Lakes rock lodge
by Jonita Sommers
October 10, 2017

On Tuesday, October 3, 2017, several members of the Sublette County Historic Preservation Board--Carmel Kail, Dave Vlcek and Jonita Sommers-- went to the rock lodge at Green River Lakes with Cindy Stein--of the Forest Service-- along with Tom and Pam Curry and Richard Kail to put up some historic photos and posters from the GP Bar Dude Ranch era. They also left a photo album with more pictures of the GP Bar Dude Ranch.

This project all started last spring when the Bridger-Teton Forest solicited public comments on their proposal to offer two new rental cabins: the Green River Lakes Cabin (part of the former GP Bar Dude Ranch) and the Sherman Guard Station.

Carmel Kail, a member of the Sublette County Preservation Board, commented on the desirability of including historical materials in the rental properties so that the public could learn of and appreciate their interesting history.

The Forest responded enthusiastically. One thing led to another and members of the Board and other volunteers began hunting up old news clippings and photos, making copies, ordering reprints, finding suitable picture frames at the Food Basket, and so forth.

There is a plan to have an open house for the opening of the cabin for rent in June 2018.

Photos by Jonita Sommers, Tom Curry, and Debi Morley



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    Rock Lodge from GP Bar Guest Ranch
    Will be available for public rental from the Forest Service at Green River Lakes beginning summer 2018

    Placing pictures. Photo by Jonita Sommers.
    Placing pictures
    Dave Vlcek, left, and Carmel Kail, right - both on the Sublette County Historic Preservation Board CLG, bring in historic pictures of the old GP Bar Guest Ranch to hang in the rock lodge. Cindy Stein of the Pinedale Ranger District, middle, helps.

    Pictures. Photo by Jonita Sommers.
    Pictures

    In the Heart of a Wilderness. Photo by Jonita Sommers.
    In the Heart of a Wilderness
    Richard Kail

    Beautiful rock fireplace. Photo by Jonita Sommers.
    Beautiful rock fireplace

    You Are Here. Photo by Jonita Sommers.
    You Are Here

    What a view!. Photo by Jonita Sommers.
    What a view!
    Richard Kail sits in a window showing the view of Green River Lakes and Square Top Mountain that visitors who rent the rock lodge can enjoy.

    How about that view out your front window!. Photo by Jonita Sommers.
    How about that view out your front window!

    Historic cabin. Photo by Jonita Sommers.
    Historic cabin
    Richard Kail, left, and Dave Vlcek, right.

    Measuring above fireplace. Photo by Jonita Sommers.
    Measuring above fireplace

    Dudes. Photo by Jonita Sommers.
    Dudes
    Dave Vlcek, left, and Cindy Stein, right

    Lined up. Photo by Jonita Sommers.
    Lined up

    Old tourist map. Photo by Jonita Sommers.
    Old tourist map
    Cindy Stein, with the Pinedale Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest, hangs an old tourism map from the early GP Bar advertising.

    Kitchen. Photo by Jonita Sommers.
    Kitchen
    L to R: Dave Vlcek, Richard Kail, Carmel Kail

    Pictures on the walls. Photo by Jonita Sommers.
    Pictures on the walls

    At the GP Bar. Photo by Jonita Sommers.
    At the GP Bar

    Green River Lakes map. Photo by Jonita Sommers.
    Green River Lakes map

    Photo Album. Photo by Jonita Sommers.
    Photo Album
    Visitors staying at the rock lodge will also be able to enjoy a photo album with history of the GP Bar Guest Ranch. The album was put together by Carmel Kail of the Sublette County Historic Preservation Board (CLG).

    Rock lodge. Photo by Jonita Sommers.
    Rock lodge
    The rock lodge sits on the edge of Green River Lakes. It will be available for rent from the Forest Service.

    Kitchen. Photo by Jonita Sommers.
    Kitchen

    Dave Vlcek. Photo by Jonita Sommers.
    Dave Vlcek

    Bedroom. Photo by Jonita Sommers.
    Bedroom
    Dave Vlcek and Carmel Kail are both members on the Sublette County Historic Preservation Board.

    View from Master Bedroom. Photo by Debi Morley.
    View from Master Bedroom
    View of Green River Lakes and Square Top Mountain. Jonita Sommers is on the left, Richard Kail sitting at the window. Photo by Debi Morley.

    Bunk Beds. Photo by Jonita Sommers.
    Bunk Beds

    Outside view. Photo by Jonita Sommers.
    Outside view
    Look at the huge rock fireplace chimney

    Wall of windows. Photo by Jonita Sommers.
    Wall of windows

    History crew. Photo by Tom Curry.
    History crew
    Left to Right: Dave Vlcek, Carmel Kail, Pam Curry, Jonita Sommers, Richard Kail, Debi Morley, Cindy Stein.
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