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location: mountains
standard: upscale
style: traditional
cb! age rating: baby ready, school age action, cool for teens
Flathead Lake Lodge is set on the shores of Flathead Lake and surrounded by gorgeous mountain scenery. This location means families get the best of a lake and dude ranch vacation. Warm and welcoming hosts, the owners set the tone of casual excellence in the entire experience from customer service to the food. The time with other guests is not forced, but very natural and we loved meeting families from all over the country. Kids have the opportunity to be independent here and enjoy a huge variety of activities from sailing to fishing. The horseback riding program is excellent and the ranch ensures that horses fit their rider — you can ride as little or as much as you like. Flathead Lake Ranch is a terrific value and provides outstanding, memorable family vacations.
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location: mountains
standard: simple
style: traditional
cb! age rating: baby ready, school age action, cool for teens
This is a true "cowboy" guest ranch with a great kids riding program. The property is family-oriented with a range of activities including onsite fishing ponds. We all loved our experience as there is something to do for every age group. We still talk about our adventure riding a mustang in a lake - bareback!
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location: mountains
standard: upscale
style: traditional
cb! age rating: baby ready, toddler fun, school age action, cool for teens
There are few views more spectacular than the one from the porch of the Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch - the dramatic peaks of the Sawtooth Mountains dominate the setting. The 80-year old ranch is authentic on the outside but modern and comfortable inside. Cozy cabins with connecting doors are optimal for families. There are endless outdoor activities to choose from in this area including world-class hiking, biking, fishing, and horseback riding. Kids love the hot springs mineral pool and there is an evening kids program with games and activities that my 5-year-old still raves about. The bottom line is everyone has an opportunity to unwind here and take advantage of the incredible setting.
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location: mountains
standard: upscale
style: contemporary
cb! age rating: baby ready, school age action, cool for teens
The location and views from Lone Mountain Ranch are amazing. The property is very family-friendly with a children’s program and extensive year-round outdoor activities. Summer favorites include fly fishing, hiking, and horseback riding—winter favorites are cross-country and alpine skiing. The food and staff are both excellent. There is a fabulous massage therapist onsite too.
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location: mountains
standard: upscale
style: traditional
cb! age rating: baby ready, toddler fun, school age action, cool for teens
A week at Red Horse Ranch was one of the best family vacations we've ever taken. The accommodations were not fancy, rather they were true to the spirit of the West! The range of activities, including horse back riding, mountain biking, kayaking, challenge courses, camp fires, archery ... kept us busy. The ratio of staff to guest was excellent and the ranch host was eager accommodate us and to customize our vacation to meet our needs! We choose activities that suited our interests, ages, skill level ... We met fabulous people from all over the world and will surely return to Red Horse Mountain next summer.
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location: countryside
standard: upscale
style: traditional
cb! age rating: baby ready, toddler fun, school age action, cool for teens
We had a wonderful guest ranch experience here. Guests feel pampered with private services and gourmet food/wine, although the the accommodations and facilities are 'rustic' enough to make it feel like a real ranch. There is a kids program for younger children and older kids can join parents riding and fishing. There is less structure here then at other guest ranches - a nice combination of independence and group activities.
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location: mountains
standard: upscale
style: traditional
cb! age rating: baby ready, toddler fun, school age action, cool for teens
We loved our experience at Spring Creek Ranch. With amazing views and incredible wildlife, the casual but luxurious accommodations are perfect for families. There are many family-oriented activities offered here including horseback riding, swimming, spa, and tennis. Guest accommodation options include rooms, condos, and individual houses with in-house chefs.
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location: countryside
standard: simple
style: traditional
cb! age rating: baby ready, school age action, cool for teens
Tanque Verde is a resort-style guest ranch. It offers an excellent horseback riding program for all ages and abilities. The property has a laid back Western ranch atmosphere - not too extravagant - but not too simple either, a nice balance for those that want a bit of everything. The location is close to Tuscon, but the property borders on public land so it feels secluded.
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location: mountains
standard: luxurious
style: boutique
cb! age rating: baby ready, school age action, cool for teens
Every element of our experience at Paws Up was phenomenal. The sheer beauty of the resort, mountains, and rivers is beyond compare. Our extended family took over Tent City. They call it “glamping”—the best of camping and a luxury hotel. Each and every need and desire was handled immediately with a smile and attention to detail. We had our own “butler” for the tent—by the end of the week he was part of the family. As far as activities go, there was never a dull moment from horseback riding, ATV drives, fishing, and skeet shooting to name a few. I’ve traveled all around the world and our week at Paws Up will remain one of my most treasured memories!
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location: mountains
standard: upscale
style: traditional
cb! age rating: school age action, cool for teens
Vista Verde is the greatest vacation experience we’ve ever had. The staff is phenomenal and I can’t say enough about their treatment and flexibility for all ages—they catered to our needs in every way. Accommodations are ranch-style and exceeded expectations. The setting is absolutely beautiful. The horses are fabulous and well-trained. Every level of riding is available here. The food was excellent and a delight to eat every night.
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