We all had such a great time. The kids liked it better than Disneyland. I really like riding horses, but you also get to sleep in teepees, do archery and go swimming. The kids put in busy days and get together with the adults at dinnertime. The kids have a lot of freedom and it's very safe and relaxing.
Some ranches are near U.S. national parks and offer forest trail rides with naturalists.
Others get wildlife rescuers to bring in native animals such as eagles, hawks and owls, allowing guests a close-up look. North Idaho's only dude ranch is located 5 miles east of Harrison, Idaho. That philosophy extends to the ranch's 100 horses. The ranch also is committed to preserving the environment, which means using recycled, reusable and organic products wherever possible. We let them try it out.