WATCH: ‘Cattle Drive': ‘American Cowboy’ Featuring Wyoming

Fox Nation's 'Cattle Drive': 'American Cowboy', featuring Mike Tobin, explores the rugged, modern-day life of cowboys in the American West, including segments in Wyoming. The series highlights the demanding, authentic, and often unromanticized reality of working on a cattle drive, including long days, rugged terrain, and deep-rooted ranching traditions

The series follows Mike Tobin as he rides with modern cowboys to showcase the demanding life, which involves moving cattle over long distances.

Wyoming, known as the 'Cowboy State', represents the heart of this culture, emphasizing the Code of the West in daily life.

Watch the program on FOX NATION. The video below has the preview.

While some tourist 'cowboy adventure' experiences exist in areas like Teton Cabins in Wyoming (costing roughly $750/person), the show focuses on the true, physically demanding work of the ranching lifestyle.

The tradition stems from historic, often month-long, cattle drives that were essential to the development of the American West.

If you are looking to experience the lifestyle depicted in the documentary, Wyoming offers several authentic opportunities in 2026

Rodeos & Working Ranches

Sheridan County Rodeo: A competitive event featuring cattle herding skills like roping, steer wrestling, and bull riding. Sheridan County Fairgrounds, 1753 Victoria St, Sheridan, WY.

Snake River Ranch: One of the few remaining working cattle ranches in Jackson Hole. You can view the operations during a Scenic Float on the Snake River.

Cowboy University at Brush Creek Ranch: A luxury equine adventure focused on horsemanship and rodeo-inspired challenges.

The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch, Saratoga, WY.

Heart Six Ranch Horseback Riding: Guided wilderness rides through the Bridger-Teton

National Forest that include cowboy-style cookout dinners.