Dining room, horseback riding, fishing, coin laundry. No credit cards. The staff has that rare blend of friendliness and discretion. 5551 West Fork Stage Rte., Darby, MT 59829, tel. The Dalton Gang's adventures include sleeping under the stars or in a rustic bunkhouse.
Food is simple, but always plentiful.
And, there is no denying that running cattle in the stunning alpine and red-rock landscapes of southeastern Utah's LaSal Mountains makes for an unforgettable week. Accommodations for 4. This central Utah property is only 100 miles south of Salt Lake City, but it is an entire world apart. Though not a working ranch, Hidden Springs has a full slate of ranch-style recreation, including horseback riding and fishing on mountain lakes and streams. Add guided hiking and mountain biking through the surroundings of the Uinta National Forest, cross-county skiing in winter, and lodging in pleasingly plain lodge suites and cabins with full meal packages, and it's a cinch that this small ranch resort won't stay a locals' secret for long.