Happy Thanksgiving

We would like to wish you and your family the safest and happiest of Thanksgivings!

"Let us remember that, as much has been given us, much will be expected from us, and that true homage comes from the heart as well as from the lips, and shows itself in deeds. ~Theodore Roosevelt

Song of the Year Nomination...

Bryan Ragsdale, dude ranch entertainer and songwriter, has been recognized by the Independent Singer Songwriters Association for his song "Modern Day Mountain Man." Bryan's song has been nominated for Country Song of the Year by the Independent Singer Songwriters Association. It is a huge honor and he needs you help. You can go to www.issa-music.org to vote for Mountain Man or the song of your choosing. Please pass this on to all your friends, family, folks you don't know....help me put the Rocky Mountains back into mainstream music. Good Luck Bryan!!

The DRA will be at the NFR

The DRA will once again have a booth at the Thomas Mac Arena for this year's National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. The DRA and many of our fine ranches will be promoting dude ranch vacations at the 10 day show, December 3 - 12th 2009! Stop by and see us if you are in the ProRodeo Zone at the Thomas Mac!

Tanque Verde Family Dude Ranch by Travel Savvy Mom

This is a great article about Tanque Verde Guest Ranch that I thought I would share with you...


I grew up in Arizona, with two summers of horseback riding camp (Western style). So the idea of getting my kids on horses is appealing. So is the idea of a dude ranch, where you not only ride horses several times a day, but someone else cooks for you and watches your kids. Read more...

Have Fun In The Snow This Winter

Thinking about a winter escape...here are a few to think about!

Come experience wintertime in Wyoming at the Heart Six Ranch! Snowmobile through fluffy white snow in Yellowstone National Park or the Continental Divide. For those who prefer the quiet of nature, you can ski or snowshoe through our groomed trails. A great meal and a cozy cabin await you at the end of your day.
If snowmobiling doesn’t strike your interest, we’ve got miles of groomed trails for you to explore by cross country skis or snowshoes. Both are available for rental or you can bring your own. This is a quiet backwoods experience with great views of the Buffalo Valley, perfect for both young and old alike.
Cozy log cabins await you at the end of your day. All of our rooms are modern, carpeted, and nicely decorated. Many of the cabins have fireplaces or wood-burning stoves and wonderful views. Finish off your evening by curling up by the lodge fire place with a good book or a loved one.
To start planning your next holiday get away, you can visit us on the web at www.heartsix.com, or call (307) 543-2477.

The Home Ranch transforms into a ski lodge during the winter months. We offer cross country skiing, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, winter horseback riding and tubing on the ranch. As an Orvis endorsed lodge, fly fishing is always an option as well. The Yampa river in Steamboat has open water all winter long or try your luck on the Elk before it blows out in March.
With 25 km of groomed trail on the ranch and endless miles of off ranch powder you are bound to find the perfect spot. You may downhill ski in nearby Steamboat Springs. We use local outfitters for snowmobiling and dog sledding.
If all these sports seem too exhasting, treat yourself to the less strenuous activities we offer. Indulge yourself with a cup of tea in front of the fireplace, browse through our library with its comfy couches, soak in the private hot tub on you cabin porch, or melt into a massage. And if shopping is what you’re after, you’ll enjoy the ranch’s Mustang Mercantile or the bustling town of Steamboat.

Sleigh Ride in Northern Idaho at the Western Pleasure Guest Ranch

During the winter season here at Western Pleasure Guest Ranch, we are busy doing sleigh rides for our guests. We have 5 teams of draft horses who take up to 150 people per day on our 2 mile loop route. After the ride, guests can warm up by the fire inside the lodge with hot coco and popcorn. Many of our guests have a tradition to return each year for their family winter outing. We also offer a romantic couples rides pulled by one of our draft horses. This winter magic has cast its spell and set the stage for many marriage proposals. For more information about the sleigh rides go to the Western Pleasure Guest Ranch website.