Unveiling the Untamed Beauty: Secret Western Landscapes That Shaped Legendary Films
Not too many films have been shot here, but some include The Hitcher and Late for Dinner. Robert Redford wanted to film The Milagro Beanfield in Chimayó, but the locals thought it would bring too much attention.
Jackson Hole Continues To Be Used For Westerns
Westerns such as Django Unchained, Dances with Wolves, and Shane used the city of Jackson Hole, Wyoming as their picturesque filming location. The towering peaks of the Teton Range make Jackson Hole the perfect place to shoot a Western.
Fans of Django Unchained may not know that Leonardo DiCaprio struggled to play such as ruthless villain. He had to take pauses while filming his scenes to apologize for how he was acting.
Kanab Earned The Nickname “Little Hollywood”
Western TV fans probably remember the hit 1940s and 1950s show The Lone Ranger. That and several other Westerns were filmed in the town of Kanab, Utah.
Since it became a place favored by actors and directors, it earned the nickname “Little Hollywood.” The Lone Ranger fans should know that the “Hi-Yo Silver!” shout at the beginning of each episode was actually recorded from a radio broadcast in the 1930s.
Filming At Actual Native American Reservations
The Hopi Native American village of Walpi dates back to 900 AD and it has been used as a scenic backdrop for a select few films. It’s now extremely difficult to be given permission to film there.
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