Lockhart moved to Cody, Wyoming in 1904, writing novels, screenplays and working for the Denver Post.

[3] The Tippetts family bought the ranch from Lockhart in 1955, primarily for the land rights.

The structures have been restored by the Park Service as nearly unique examples of local ranching culture and vernacular construction.

The rambling log and stone house with a sod roof was completed around 1938, eventually comprising twelve rooms.

Other structures include a guest cabin, a bunkhouse -storehouse, a spring house, and stables and barns.