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01-03-2017, 01:33 PM
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1 Rivet Member
Mount Dora
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 17
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Looking for Dude Ranch
Looking for Airstream or RV Dude Ranch (horse back riding) that is great for adults with grand kids. Open to anywhere but love SD Black Hills & mountains... spent my young years at Ranch A Beulah, Wyoming which sadly is now a state conference center. Any suggestions?
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01-03-2017, 01:42 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,742
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Don't know the name but there is a real big one on the south bank of the Colorado a few miles north of Moab, Ut
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01-03-2017, 01:54 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 30' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 1,364
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Westgate River Ranch, FL.
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01-03-2017, 02:28 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 27' Flying Cloud
Kansas City
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,967
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They don't build 'em like they used to
Be mindful to check the particulars for maximum allowed weights of riders.
I have perused a couple of opportunities in National Parks for various types of animal activities (Mules in Grand Canyon, Horses in Yellowstone). Often the maximum allowed rider weight (with clothes and shoes!!) is fairly low.
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01-03-2017, 06:44 PM
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1 Rivet Member
Mount Dora
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 17
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Thank you, I'll check it out!
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01-04-2017, 11:58 AM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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I have probably gotten too big to fulfill a bucket list item- riding a mule train down into the gorge of the Grand Canyon...
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2013 Classic 30 Limited
2007 Silver Toyota Tundra Crew Max Limited 5.7 iForce
2006 Vivid Black Harley-Davidson Road King Classic
1999 Black Nissan Pathfinder LE
TAC #MS-10
WBCCI #1811, Region 6, Unit 56
Airforums #70955
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01-04-2017, 12:14 PM
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Rivet Master
2002 30' Classic S/O
Garden Valley
, Idaho
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,631
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The V Bar Ranch near Laramie, Wyoming is outstanding and their buffalo rib steaks grilled on the trail are to die for.
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2002 Airstream Classic 30' w/SO #2074
2007 Kubota 900 RTV
1996 Ford Bronco
2007 Lincoln LT
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01-04-2017, 12:30 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2013 27' FB International
Arroyo Grande
, California
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 6
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There is a great place northwest of Denver called the Bar Lazy J. www.barlazyj.com They are on the Colorado River but because they are so close to the headwaters you can fly fish in it. They typically only have guests in one of their cabins on the river, but if they are full they might consider a discounted rate for a trailer. Their programs are for 7 days, they have over 70 horses and they do a wonderful job of matching you with a horse based on your ability. They also have great children's programs. Again, I don't know if they would create a special package for you but it is worth asking about. My wife and I have stayed there many times and each time is better than the last. Oh, did I mention their zip line that goes through the trees, over the Colorado River?!
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01-04-2017, 01:15 PM
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Rivet Master
1994 30' Excella
alexandria
, Kentucky
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,314
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Back in the late 1980's I worked a summer at Diamond J Guest Ranch in Meredith, Colorado, as a doer of all things and master of nothing. It is around 8,000 ft elevation and an easy Jeep ride to the Continental Divide.
http://www.diamondjcolorado.com/
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1994 Classic 30'11" Excella - rear twin
2009 Dodge 2500, 6 Speed Auto, CTD, Quad Cab, Short Bed
Hensley Arrow hitch with adjustable stinger
WBCCI # 3072
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01-04-2017, 03:26 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
2001 36' Land Yacht XC Diesel 300 hp w/slide
Woodbury
, New Jersey
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 97
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Depending on the ages and sophistication level of your grandchildren, they may enjoy the Terry Bison Ranch, a working bison ranch south of Cheyenne, WY, and overflowing a bit into CO. And you can go through SD to get there and/or back.
You can check it out at
http://www.terrybisonranch.com/
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01-04-2017, 03:34 PM
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E Pluribus Aluminus
2008 34' Classic S/O
1967 22' Safari
2005 30' Classic
Land Of Enchantment
, New Mexico
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,300
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Try the Prude Ranch in Ft. Davis, TX. Historic & not too far from Big Bend... the actual Ft. Davis is really cool, too (as well as the town). Lots to do at the ranch & surrounding area.
http://www.prude-ranch.com.
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The trouble with trouble is it always starts out as fun...
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01-04-2017, 04:41 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 19' Safari
GLENDALE
, AZ
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,453
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The Ruby's Ranch complex at the entrance to Bryce National Park (Utah) has riding stables. We didn't ride, but our granddaughters had a great time there.
As extra entertainment, the trail guides were members of the rodeo show and practiced their tricks during the ride. Bryce Canyon is a beautiful backdrop for a fun day on horseback.
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01-04-2017, 05:45 PM
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Rivet Master
2008 19' Bambi
2012 23' Flying Cloud
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Bandera
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 786
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Consider Bandera, Texas, the "Cowboy Capital of the World", reflecting the # of cowboys in the Hall of Fame from Bandera. The current female champion barrel racer is from here......great western heritage! Also the Dude Ranch Capital, with the famous Dixie Dude Ranch, Mayan Dude Ranch, Twin Elm, and several others. The Twin Elm in particular has an adjacent RV park, the 2E. OK, I live here and have some partiality, but check us out!!
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01-04-2017, 06:28 PM
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Rivet Master
1989 29' Land Yacht
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,804
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Some nice ones around Wickenburg AZ.
A might hot in the Summer so some are closed,BUT real Nice in the winter,Fall and Spring.
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01-04-2017, 07:01 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 27' Flying Cloud
Kansas City
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,967
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Quote:
Originally Posted by m.hony
I have probably gotten too big to fulfill a bucket list item- riding a mule train down into the gorge of the Grand Canyon...
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Maybe.
But I think you can still have all of your stuff hauled down and back out for you for a fee. And you stroll along and drink your water ( at 8# per gallon).
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01-04-2017, 07:05 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 30' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 1,364
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2014 Airstream Flying Cloud 30 Recliner - WBCCI #4850 - AIR #110821
2018 Nissan Armada SL Tow Vehicle, Equal-i-zer Hitch
Visit Our Flying Cloud blog for my latest adventure!
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01-04-2017, 08:02 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2016 22' Sport
2020 25' International
Clinton
, Land of Purple Mtn Majesty,Montana
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 312
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Why not create your own "custom" ranch scenario
Why not create your own "custom" ranch scenario here in "western Montana"?
Camp at Ekstrom's on Rock Creek Rd, 25 miles east of Missoula. You can go up the creek to ride horses for as long as you wish. Then treat your kids to a "world class trout stream". Again there are outfitters to make arrangements.
There is a great deal of wildlife within miles of your campsite, Big Horn Sheep, White Tailed and Mule Dear, Elk, Moose, Bald Eagles. Matter of fact your horseback adventures may encounter some of or all of them on a single ride!
When you're not riding or fishing there is downtown Missoula with lots of entertainment options. The National Bison Range is close by, as is the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and the Boone and Crockett Museum. Glacier National Park is 140 miles north or Yellowstone is 240 SE. Great museums in Butte, 100 miles east (old mining), Bozeman (4hrs East) Museum of the Rockies with one of the largest collections of dinosaurs relics in the world. There are Ghost Towns within 50 miles, or mining adventures of your own for "sapphires" close by.
Enjoy your planning that's part of the fun.
Pat
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01-04-2017, 08:29 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Breckenridge
, Colorado
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 75
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C Lazy U Ranch Granby, CO
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01-04-2017, 09:05 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1994 28' Excella
Burkburnett
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 39
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Padlock Ranch (cowboy school)
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01-04-2017, 09:41 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2018 23' Flying Cloud
Springfield
, Missouri
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 48
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Winding River Ranch just outside the Rocky Mountain National Park near Grand Lake, Co. Check out their web site. My wife and I stayed there last year and did some rides in the RMP and they have lots of kids activities. They have their own stables. Check it out.
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