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Our Family Ranch Vacations combine wholesome and unforgettable adventures in nature with opportunities for parents and children alike to enjoy age appropriate activities. Our Family Ranch Vacations offer everything from horseback riding and fly fishing to massage while also providing outstanding children's programs and activities.
Check out the outstanding ranches listed below!
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Welcome to the oasis of understated comfort and civilization on a ranch in the Bull Mountains of Montana—your own private Montana. Here at Runamuk, we don't re-create it, we live it. Here you will visit the only ranch to offer such a unique and interesting mix of activities. While your stay will be absolutely authentic to ranching and ranchlife, you can also take advantage of the comforts of massage, hot tubbing, and yoga. You will have the opportunity to ride four wheelers, ride some of the best horses Montana has to offer, and move cattle in some of Montana's most beautiful country. We sit 50 minutes north of Billings, Montana.
Runamuk is unspoiled and unpretentious. It doesn't try to be anything, it just is," supervising producer from The Food Network's Secret Life of Cowboy Food, 2006.
Runamuk is for those who want a true ranch experience: a ranch getaway with [ READ MORE ] |
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" This has been, by far, the best vacation we have had, we can't wait to come back!" is something we hear a lot. Since 1962 our ranch has provided a safe, comfortable, fun and friendly atmosphere, with activities for the whole family. Located in the beautiful Northeastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, just 90 minutes from Reno, Nevada, our ranch covers over 600 acres, surrounded by over 1 million acres of National Forest.
Horseback riding is our main attraction. We have excellent horses, riding programs for all ages & skill levels and trails from easy walk rides to challenging mountain terrain. Either way, it's a chance to experience a part of the Sierras that most never see. Dude ranch vacations offer a unique experience for kids of all ages, and the best part is it's all in one place! We are one of the only all inclusive dude ranches, our rates include everything; [ READ MORE ] |
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Welcome to the Historic Pines Ranch! We are nestled at 8,700 feet in the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Wilderness area. Mild temperatures and clean air refresh visitors from near and far. Down home cooking and hospitality highlight your stay. We have nine units and host a maximum of forty people. Horseback riding is the centerpiece of your visit at the Pines. Our professionally run equestrian program provides enjoyment for any level of rider. Trail rides vary from just over an hour to an overnight pack trip (limited availability) and take you through some of Colorado's most breathtaking scenery. Children are important to us! We offer a full time children's counselor for the younger kids with a full day of activities, including riding instruction in their own arena. Family rides are available. Older kids are welcome to be part of the children’s program or other activities as [ READ MORE ] |
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Enjoy all the amenities of a full service guest ranch and experience the pride of 56 years of ranching and the heritage of four generations.
The Western Pleasure Guest Ranch is ‘riding into the future with roots from a solid past!!’
When visiting this fourth generation family owned and operated ranch you will discover true western hospitality while surrounded by the scenic beauty of North Idaho. You will find our accommodations very comfortable, our hearty ranch style food fresh and satisfying, and our many activities entertaining and fun.
Our log lodge, hewn from local timber, features six spacious guest rooms; each with private baths or discover the peace and serenity of our modern log cabins in secluded settings. Each cabin can accommodate up to six, yet is cozy enough for two, with one bedroom, a full bath, and a sleeping loft for four.
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Tanque Verde Ranch, located on 640 beautiful acres in Tucson Arizona, combines all the amenities of a luxurious Southwestern resort with the fun of an authentic dude ranch. Enjoy horseback riding, tennis, guided hiking, mountain biking, nature walks and 3 meals daily, all included in your nightly rate. |
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Visit this fabulous ranch and enjoy plenty of horseback riding, creekside cookouts, campfire sign-alongs, hayrides, roping practice, square dancing, fishing and a talent night in an historic and jaw dropping setting.
The Hunewill Ranch was founded in 1861 and includes 4500 beautiful acres of meadow and timber lands in Bridgeport, California, 1250 acres at the winter ranch in Smith Valley Nevada, a 160 acre placer gold claim and grazing rights to other lands. The current generation of Hunewills is the 6th to be raised and work on the Ranch. Every member of the Hunewill Family is deeply committed to the ranch and to the welfare of their guests.
Horseback riding is the premier attraction at Hunewill Ranch. Horses and riding groups are available for every riding ability. You can saunter slowly across the meadows with the "buckaroo," (beginning) ride or lope across [ READ MORE ] |
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Since 1954, Deer Valley's philosophy has remained the same: "To provide a beautiful setting where families can vacation in a Christian atmosphere." Located between two 14,000 feet peaks, the ranch is surrounded by beautiful mountain country; God's country; and we're glad to share it with you; by foot or by horse!
Daily hikes range from an easy hike to a waterfall to climbing a "14er". Enjoy the simple pleasure of riding; you and your horse, the scents of leather and pine, wading through a stream. Guests can ride a little or spend most of the week in the saddle, culminating in a high country ride above timberline. Experience fly-fishing in area streams or fish for native trout in high mountain lakes. Also available are rafting, complimentary golf, hayrides, square dancing, hot springs swimming pools and hot tubs.
Children will fall in love with our staff as they enjoy [ READ MORE ] |
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Howdy Folks! Welcome to "Your Home On the Range". Located near Bandera, Texas, proclaimed as the Cowboy Capital of the World, the historic Dixie Dude is not a resort ranch. An old-time working stock ranch founded in 1901, we are in our fifth generation of showing you true Texas hospitality.
Situated on 725 acres, the Dixie Dude offers fine vistas of spectacular Texas Hill Country, with plenty of room to relax, catch a glorious sunset or kick up your heels. Our rooms, cabins and spacious ranch headquarters provide all of the modern comforts you will need to create the vacation of a lifetime.
You can enjoy your choice of planned activities such as horseback riding, swimming, fishing, hayrides, campfire sing-alongs, dancing and lots of Western fun. You can set your pace, explore the ranch on our hiking trails, hunt for fossils and arrowheads or check out our [ READ MORE ] |
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The Laramie River Dude Ranch offers genuine western hospitality far from the tension of city life. Horseback riding is our specialty but we also have exceptional fly fishing, a unique naturalist program, very comfortable accommodations, and excellent food. Visit during the summer rodeo season or for our annual cattle drive to bring out the cowboy or cowgirl in you!
Picture yourself in the majestic Rocky Mountains fishing for wild brown trout, helping our wranglers push cows between pastures, or just kicking back on the porch with a hefty glass of iced tea and a homemade cookie. You may catch a glimpse of the antelope which roam our sage hillsides, the elk which range among the aspen, or moose which occasionally wander down the valley. You may even see beaver hard at work in our streams and irrigation ditches.
The Laramie River Dude Ranch operated as the UT Bar Dude [ READ MORE ] |
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Looking for a perfect winter or spring break vacation? If so, read on…
Situated just 65 miles from Tucson in the rolling grasslands of the High Sonoran Desert Rancho De La Osa has been providing memorable family ranch vacations since 1923.
With activities on offer including horseback riding, hiking, biking, nature walks, treasure hunts, cookouts and western dance lessons our intimate property offers fun and adventure for all the family. And, at the end of the day after spending time in the saddle and exploring on foot, you can relax in the hot tub, cool down in the pool or have a massage before enjoying a pre dinner drink in the cantina.
Southwestern cuisine, encompassing a blend of Spanish, Mexican, Native American and Southwestern United States ingredients is served either in our romantic and historic hacienda dining room, secluded outdoor courtyard or [ READ MORE ] |
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Younger guests are particularly welcome at Los Caballeros and we offer an entire children's program for our guests 5 to 12 years of age at no charge. Teens can enjoy their own horse back riding groups and dining table for dinner. Babysitting is available (additional charge) for children 4 years and younger.
The Caballeros Kid's Program has been around since 1947 and generations of families have enjoyed the program. It makes for a perfect family vacation. It allows parents to have some adult time: golfing, riding or relaxing at the Spa, while the children enjoy activities geared specifically for their age group.
The program starts at 8am for breakfast. After a hearty meal the group heads to the corral. Children 8 years of age and over enjoy a daily trail ride. (There is a charge for horseback riding.) Our younger guests, under 7 years, enjoy a ring ride in the corral. Then [ READ MORE ] |
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I can only imagine that ever since mankind ventured into the Rocky Mountains, our location in this valley must have been important. With abundant wildlife, numerous water sources, spectacular views, and unbelievably fantastic summer weather, we have often been described as "Paradise" or even "Heaven on Earth." We lucky few that call Harmel's home, would like you and your family to come share our bliss.
Harmel's Ranch Resort and Spa is situated at 8,412 feet; in the beautiful Taylor River Canyon. Two important tributaries, Spring Creek and Beaver Creek, form a confluence with the Taylor River right here at Harmel's. The ranch property stops at 1.7 million acres of the Gunnison National Forest. We couldn't have asked for a more stunning backyard!
Harmel's is a hub among Colorado's premier spots for summer outdoor fun. Harmel's has it all, here on the ranch, right out [ READ MORE ] |
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Located in Ten Sleep, a beautiful, quiet corner of Wyoming, the Red Reflet (re-flay) Ranch is both a working ranch and luxurious Guest Ranch/Resort, that utilizes over 24,000 acres of land which range from 4,200' to 8,300' in elevation, encompassing many spectacular landscapes.
Your vacation at the Red Reflet Guest Ranch is an all inclusive and offers you unlimited activities on your personal schedule. Here is what you and your family or guests will have to choose from: Horse activities in our indoor or outdoor areas, including lessons, trail rides, cattle work, and off trail adventure rides and game spotting. All terrain vehicles, or ATVs are available with lessons, varied terrain, miles of trails, and unlimited use. There is extensive hiking at several elevations and endurance levels. Fly fishing for trout on private streams is outstanding in season. Mountain bikes and Dirt [ READ MORE ] |
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Vee Bar Guest Ranch, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, located in the Centennial Valley near the 12,000-foot Snowy Range Mountains, part of the Medicine Bow National Forest. A showplace of Western charm, this old cattle ranch was once a stopover for stagecoaches traveling west on the Overland Trail. What makes the Vee Bar special, over and above the hospitality, is the varied riding program and the Little Laramie River that traverses the ranch's 800 acres. Guests may ride in the wide-open meadows surrounding the ranch or explore the owners' other beautiful 5,000-acre cattle ranch just up the valley, bordering the national forest. Guest ranch mid-June through first week in September. Bed and breakfast, reservation dinners, conferences, and special groups remainder of the year. Accommodations: The lodge and cabins reflect quality and comfort characterizing the Vee Bar. [ READ MORE ] |
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Experience the magic of Rainbow Trout Ranch. Nestled 9000ft high in the southern Colorado Rockies, this historic ranch offers the best in family adventure vacations. Reconnect with one another in a simpler time when cowboys were king and a horse was your best friend.
We offer spectacular riding and fishing, fun children’s programs, an excellent teen program, entertaining evenings and memories to last a lifetime. We own more than 100 horses and we take pride in matching each guest with the perfect horse on which to enjoy the stunning country, lope through alpine meadows, take an all-day or an overnight ride, team-pen, ride in the rodeo and learn great horsemanship skills. There is superb fishing on our private stretch of the coveted Conejos River; there is hiking or trapshooting or maybe just relaxing by the pool or a soothing soak in the hot-tub. There are day-trips to ride [ READ MORE ] |
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Built in 1864, as a stage coach stop during the Civil War era, the historic Bar M Ranch is just as timeless as the western traditions it embraces. Those traditions continue today, making it the ultimate destination for a fun, relaxing and memorable western vacation. From large families to adventurous individuals, everyone is welcome here at the Bar M. The peace, quiet and beauty of the ranch also make it an ideal location for weddings, corporate retreats, meetings and other group events.
Heading up the Umatilla River, the Bar M Ranch is located just 30 miles east of Pendleton, Oregon. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, the 3,000 acre ranch is tucked away amid tall pine, fir, and cottonwood trees on the canyon floor, right next to the river itself. Experience our unique western atmosphere and let a horseback ride change your pace of life. Enjoy the fresh [ READ MORE ] |
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For years the Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch has been the perfect western getaway where our guests come to relax and put the stress of everyday life on hold. Just over 600 acres the Greenhorn Ranch is adjacent to the Plumas National Forest, nestled in a small valley in the mountains of Northern California where the Sierra Nevada range meets the Cascades.
Horseback riding is our main activity. That’s why our riding program emphasizes building confidence and learning new skills in a safe, fun, and supportive environment. Ages 6 to adult can participate in our daily rides and lessons. Wee riders ages 3 to 5 can enjoy pony rides in our Kiddie Corral program.
In addition to the group rides, you can also learn with a wrangler who focuses on your riding level. Having this type of instruction is a comfortable way for new riders to get introduced to their horse, and a great [ READ MORE ] |
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Located in Montana’s majestic Rocky Mountain Front south of Glacier Park, the JJJ Wilderness Ranch is a charming, informal dude ranch specializing in outdoor vacations with an emphasis on horseback riding, trout fishing and hiking. Home to our family for over 30 years, we believe in western hospitality with gracious service to provide a vacation second to none.
Providing a quality-riding program suited to all abilities, unlimited opportunities abound, from high country to meadow rides where you can ride abreast, or lope should you feel like it. We enjoy teaching horsemanship to increase knowledge, confidence and comfort. A fantastic children’s program allows parents a little freedom should they want it, or they can enjoy family rides. Kids learn horsemanship skills, participate in arts and crafts, swim, hike, play games, fish. We help kids discover the wonders of nature in a [ READ MORE ] |
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At Red Horse Mountain Ranch, located near Harrison, ID, you will find the perfect, all inclusive family guest ranch vacation with just the right blend of adventure and rustic luxury. With an amazing number of guided activities such as horseback riding, kayaking, white water rafting, mountain biking, archery, fly fishing, sporting clays, yoga, a full challenge and high ropes course, and more, there is truly something for everyone. Kids age 3-11 even have their own program, with ranch activities suiting a child’s age and interest levels. To fuel you for your adventures, head to the kitchen, where our diverse menu, full of fresh ingredients and homemade desserts, will please even the most discerning palates. In the evenings, enjoy a selection from our extensive wine list and socialize with fellow guests and staff during cocktail hour at our full bar in the lodge. After dinner, join our [ READ MORE ] |
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As we all know, life can be hectic these days. What Bar Lazy J offers is a chance to escape to a simpler way of life. To be with family..or alone. To ride the mountains, fish the Colorado River or just plain relax. The choice is always yours.
Bar Lazy J Guest Ranch is nestled in a peaceful valley along the banks of the Colorado River. Opened in 1912, Bar Lazy J is considered the oldest continuously operating guest ranch in the state. While the original lodge and cabins have been modernized, then look and charm of the "old west" still remains. We can accommodate 42 guests in individual family cabins. All cabins have screened porches with most having a view of the Colorado River.
Bar Lazy J specializes in family vacations. Our children's counselors and children's wranglers lead the children through games, crafts, horseback riding, swimming and hiking. Range [ READ MORE ] |
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"Ride, Relax, and Celebrate" is our motto at Highland Ranch and that's what families do during their frequent reunion or vacation visits with us.
Highland Ranch is a first-class, family-owned and operated guest ranch just 2 1/2 hours north of San Francisco in the beautiful redwood and wine country of Mendocino County in Northern California.
The 240 acre ranch is available for "exclusive use" for just your group and our eight spacious and comfortable cabins, each with fireplaces, full private bath, and covered decks and rocking chairs can hold up to 30 guests. The Main House with its riverstone fireplace and large deck provides a cozy gathering place and is where our open, friendly kitchen serves delicious and wholesome family-style meals.
We are known for our terrific trail riding and horsemanship program that provides lessons for guests on request. Our horses [ READ MORE ] |
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A top notch Montana dude ranch with a unique youth program.
Address: PO Box 157
Fortine, Montana
USA
www.lwranch.com
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Laughing Water Ranch has a lot to offer! In the Mikita family since 1972, Laughing Water Ranch encompasses 220 beautiful acres of mountain timber and rolling pasture. Nestled in a beautiful mountain valley just west of Glacier National Park and bordered on three sides by the Kootenai National Forest, the ranch has a wonderful trail system for scenic and challenging horseback rides. Colorful names such as the "Trail of Tears," "Laughing Water Overlook," and the "North Fork of Deep Creek Trail" will become part of your memory book. You won't see any other riders, since Laughing Water is the only dude ranch in the area.
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The atmosphere is just plain comfortable, with a western feel. With a [ READ MORE ] |
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Sundance Trail Ranch provides a family-friendly dude ranching vacation where folks make memories that last a lifetime! Surrounded and protected by the Roosevelt National Forest, Sundance Trail is less than a two-hour drive from Denver International Airport, yet lost in the beauty of the mountains at 8000 feet elevation. Our Colorado Dude Ranch home has become a second home to many of our guests, a special place far away from all of the concerns and rush of the city life. Each guest is assigned his or her own horse matched to their own skill level. Ride through the surrounding mountain meadows, rock formations, pine forest and aspen groves, a place where the kids can explore and run with freedom and parents can have peace of mind.
Home cooked meals, western style, and plentiful, served family style. Fabulous home made breads, cookies, & desserts.
Enjoy a very flexible [ READ MORE ] |
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An award winning historic ranch resort, offering ranch and ski adventure vacations in Yellowstone Country.
Address: PO Box 160069
Big Sky, Montana
USA
www.lmranch.com
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23 comfortable log cabins range from one to three bedrooms to fit different size families. Luxurious Ridgetop Lodge has six bedrooms, a great room and a recreation room. Cabins have fireplaces or wood burning stoves and a deck for relaxing.
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Cozy, comfortable cabins have patchwork quilts and charming western decor. Cabins have electric heat, fireplaces or woodburning stoves and decks for relaxing. Ridgetop Lodge sits on a hill above the Ranch and each room has spectacular mountain views.
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Weekly rates from $2725-$3355 for the first person in a cabin and $2095 for each addtional person in the same cabin, [ READ MORE ] |
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Emandal is a 1,000 acre, family-owned and operated, mountain ranch at the end of a county road, adjacent to the Mendocino National Forest, and bordered for 3 miles by the Eel River. We're open late June to September for families to enjoy the outdoors and the farm. We have 19 redwood cabins nestled in the oak and fir clad hills, each furnished with beds (including linens and blankets), cold spring water, electricity and a hammock. Bathrooms and shower facilities are conveniently located throughout camp. We serve 3 family-style meals a day (1 on Sunday), including organically grown produce from our garden and freshly made bread. Activities include swimming, hiking, fishing, rock hunting, relaxing, ping pong, campfires, and if you feel like them, farm chores from berry picking to egg gathering.
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EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF THE SOUTHWEST! Ask our guests, WTR has perfected the art of dude ranching. Air invigorates. Brilliant stars captivate. Wilderness surrounds. Warm hellos. Difficult goodbyes. Charming, well-appointed log cabins. Top-notch horses. Cattle work. Wide menu of riding by skill level. Certified Instructors. Kids bored? Not here! Programs: ages 3-5, 6-11, teens. Creative Executive Chef. Pool, hot tub, fish, waterski, raft, Mesa Verde Cliff Dwellings. Narrow gauge Railroad. Rodeo. Evenings: campfire sing, hayride, country dance & lessons, candlelight dinner, relax. Expectations surpassed. NO GRATUITIES. Children's, Fall, and June discounts. September: Adults, Specialty Weeks, Cattle Roundup. Questions? Call. OUR PASSION FOR 39 YEARS. The Roberts Family. Master Card, Discover, American Express, and Visa Accepted. |
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There are few places in the world where time seems reluctant to move forward. The Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort, nestled in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley horse and wine country, 35 miles northwest of Santa Barbara, California, is one such rare retreat. The Alisal has been a hideaway for generations of families, couples and groups since first welcoming guests in 1946. It's a place where the thunder of hooves and the songs of cowboys still echo across the Ranch's wide-open spaces.
As California's premier guest ranch, the Alisal transports guests back to an era of "old west" elegance. Set on a 10,000 working cattle ranch, this one-of-a-kind resort blends the best of nature with exceptional golf, horseback riding, tennis, fishing, first-class accommodations and fine dining.
Our string of more than 100 horses will delight novice to expert riders. Those who would trade trail [ READ MORE ] |
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We all carry memories of remarkable experiences that touched us. This is your opportunity to give one of these to your family. If you have children, we have an activity program that will leave you in their dust. They’ll learn about the outdoors, go on a hayride, stage a talent show, and of course, join in arts, crafts, and fun. At Rock Springs, children make new friends, and you have the pleasure of knowing they are having the best vacation ever.
Our wranglers work with the horses year round, and take pride in their ability to match each rider with the right mount. Beginning riders enjoy the terrain at a pace that progresses daily. More experienced riders take the trails at a faster clip and explore in their own groups.
At 50 guests, our size is the perfect balance of neither too large nor too small. There are enough guests to provide an interesting mix, and yet we [ READ MORE ] |
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Clean mountain air, majestic scenery, abundant wildlife and quiet serenity await you at the Spotted Horse Ranch which is nestled in the valley along the banks of the Hoback River just sixteen miles south of Jackson and short drives to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.
Experience in your all inclusive stay, based on the American Plan, very comfortable but rustic western decorated log cabins, home cooked meals served in our main lodge, daily horseback riding, fly fishing on the ranch, free fishing clinic, cookouts with live entertainment, scenic or white water rafting on the Snake River and all ranch activities. There are over 60 horses on the ranch and rides are scheduled daily.
If you like to fish, you could not pick a finer place that Wyoming and the Spotted Horse Ranch. During the months of September and October, when fishing is at its prime, we are all [ READ MORE ] |
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Family fun abounds at Colorado Trails Ranch located in the beautiful San Juan Mountains just outside of Durango, Colorado. With our riding, fly-fishing and children's programs, the ranch offers an array of activities for the entire family.
We tailor our riding program to accommodate all ability levels. We'll teach new riders the basics and experienced riders will appreciate the quality of our horses and the opportunity to do more than just "nose-to-tail" trail rides. We offer morning, afternoon and an all day ride with no more than six guests to a wrangler.
We offer a full service fly-fishing program with over two miles of private water and stocked fishing on ranch ponds. Our guides provide professional services for novice and expert fishermen, plus all of the essential supplies.
In addition to horses and fishing, guests can enjoy our heated pool and hot [ READ MORE ] |
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