Every one of us has, at one time or another, fantasized about a life in the country. Away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, a ranch vacation can be very rewarding. With very little pollution and a relaxing atmostphere you can step away from reality and fulfill a childhood dream. This guide covers the best of the best ranch vacation destinations for you and your family.
1. Hartley Ranch, New Mexico
A cattle ranch by design it is over 25,000 acres in size. There are mesas, canyons and rim rock with 200 miles of trails through dense forests of juniper, oak and ponderosa pine. The Hartley Ranch has an outstanding stock of thoroughbred and quarter horses. There are all day cattle round-ups to move cattle to different pastures, although you can also take a gallop across one of the many trails that are available for guests.
2. Blue Mountain Ranch, Utah
This is the absolute cream of the crop as far as ranch vacations go. For anyone who wants to experience the wild west, this is where the famous outlaw Butch Cassidy came from. In fact there are descendants of the famous outlaw working this dude ranch. Participate in authentic cattle drive adventures,...