During the 1940s he developed the site into a dude ranch that catered to women taking advantage of Nevada 's six - week residency requirement for divorce .
On December 7 , 1941 , Goumond completed the purchase of property at Tule Springs Ranch .
During the 1940s Goumond developed the site into a dude ranch that catered to women taking advantage of Nevada 's six - week residency requirement for divorce .
On December 7 , 1941 , Goumond completed the purchase of property at Tule Springs Ranch .