| There is a cowboy or cowgirl in everyone and playing | | | | prefer. |
| the role of one on a ranch can prove to be one of | | | | Guests can also enjoy terrific fishing in nearby ponds |
| the most rewarding vacations you could take. You | | | | close to the lodge, or hike with or without a guide to |
| can step out of the city life and general demands of | | | | see ancient Indian sites, dinosaur bones or other |
| reality and begin fulfilling that childhood dream. So, go | | | | unusual geological structures. The Hartley Guest |
| ahead and dust off you cowboy hat, put on some | | | | Ranch is also home to many deer, bear, mountain |
| boots and get ready to ride. Here are a few ranches | | | | lions, wild turkey and coyotes. |
| available for those seeking the ultimate outdoor | | | | The Blue Mountain Cattle Drive is northwest of Cedar |
| adventure and an authentic taste of the West. | | | | City, Utah and is another great option for anyone |
| The family owned Hartley Guest Ranch in | | | | seeking a real taste of the old West. The famous |
| Northeastern New Mexico is beautifully situated on | | | | outlaw Butch Cassidy originated from this area and, |
| over 25,000 acres. It has over two hundred miles of | | | | actually, some of his descendants work this ranch. |
| trails through forests containing a variety of trees, | | | | Here, you can take part in cattle drive adventures, |
| mesas and canyons. This ranch has a fantastic stock | | | | horse back riding, campfire singing, western |
| of horses on which you can take a ride on some of | | | | entertainment, cattle roping, Chug Wagon dinners and |
| the beautiful trails to get a more intimate view of the | | | | viewing wildlife including deer, elk, wild horses and |
| scenery. Or, you can get a taste of the all day cattle | | | | antelope. Lodging at the ranch includes trail rides, |
| round-ups moving cattle from pasture to another. | | | | meals, cattle drives and ranch chores to give you an |
| All riders go through an orientation at first to match | | | | authentic taste of the west as it really was. |
| you with the best horse and also evaluate your riding | | | | Finally, you may consider the Grapevine Canyon ranch |
| ability. The rides are all guided and vary in length | | | | in Arizona. Here, you can immerse yourself in the rich |
| based on the how long the guests want to ride. | | | | Indian history and the dragoon Mountains, once home |
| There are cantering and loping rides also available for | | | | of the famous Geronimo and Apache Chief Cochise. |
| guests to enjoy once qualified by a wrangler. Guests | | | | This ranch offers over seventy horses for all levels |
| can also take experience pack trips and overnight | | | | of riding ability, beautiful trails and even ghost towns |
| campouts or participate in rounding up the cattle, | | | | to explore. You can also stay in the furnished suits or |
| separating cows from calves and even branding the | | | | cabins and enjoy the hot tub, pool, library and game |
| calves in season. Of course, guests do not have to | | | | room. |
| participate but can simply sit back and watch if they | | | | |