For individuals who are interested in adventure on their vacation, visiting a working cattle ranch is an option. Many of these ranches offer complete packages, including all lodging and food along with trail rides and special events. Several of the packages include a trail ride ending with an overnight stay under the stars.
Flynn Ranch, located in Townsend, Montana, offers two package types. Participants can take advantage of an all-inclusive, one-week cattle drive, moving cattle to their summer home in the Big Belt Mountains or they can take part in life on a fifth-generation cattle ranch enjoying horse back riding, authentic food and activities such as rodeo. Package rates run from $1,595 to $1,795 per person per week based on experience selection. Packages include transportation, meals, boarding and activities. Vacancies are limited and early reservations are recommended.
Flynn Ranch Vacations
669 Flynn Lane
Townsend, MT 59644
406-266-3534
workingranchvacations.com
Black Mountain Ranch, located in McCoy, Colorado, offers complete packages including lodging, complete meals, horseback riding, overnight trips, whitewater rafting, cattle drives, fishing, rifle and trap shooting, as well as archery and a visit to local rodeos. The accommodations consist of single cabins and multi-unit cabins. Facilities on the ranch include a saloon, petting zoo, lodge, dining area, roping arena and teepee village. One-week packages run from $900 to $2,365 per person per stay based on the visitor's age and the time of the stay. Early reservations are recommended.
Black Mountain Ranch
4000 Conger Mesa Road
McCoy, CO 80463
800-967-2401
blackmtnranch.com
The Hideout Lodge & Resort, located in Shell, Wyoming, offers vacation packages consisting of horseback riding, cattle driving, fly fishing, as well as fine dining. Children can participate in the kid's program consisting of hiking, fly fishing, working with cattle and visiting a local dinosaur dig site. The prices run from $1,437 to $2,021per person per week. Prices vary based on package options and do not include transportation to and from the ranch.
The Hideout Lodge & Resort
P.O. Box 206
Shell, WY 82441
800-354-8637
thehideout.com
Long Hollow Ranch, located in Sisters, Oregon, offers cattle drives, horseback riding, fly fishing, white water rafting and old fashioned ranch work. Attractions for guests include branding, roping and cattle drive training with the help of experienced ranch hands. Trail rides are available and some include a picnic. Rates run from $645 per person per three days to $1,220 per person per week according to age and length of stay.
Long Hollow Ranch
71105 Holmes Road
Sisters, OR 97759
877-923-1901
lhranch.com
