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Things to do at a Dude Ranch – Horseshoe Canyon Ranch

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Disclaimer: Expenses were covered by Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in Arkansas & the Dude Ranchers’ Association! All opinions are my own.  I was asked to promote the ranch but was not compensated for my opinion.

Things to do at a Dude Ranch

Things to do at a Dude Ranch – Horseshoe Canyon Ranch

If you have ever thought about traveling to a Dude Ranch for a unique vacation then visiting Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in Arkansas might be a great family vacation to disconnect with technology and to connect with nature. There are lots of thing to do at a dude ranch and especially at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch! These activities will keep you and your family having fun the entire time! During my trip visit to the Horseshoe Canyon Ranch I found that connecting with nature was relaxing and therapeutic. The view is amazing and relaxing and sitting on the porch enjoying the sounds of nature, horseback riding, and stepping out of my comfort zone during their adventure courses.

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I spent 4 nights here at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch and I was impressed with the amount of adventure that I was able to experience! I put on my cowboy boots, and I went and explored everything that they had to offer! I know that the second I walked on the ranch I was going to feel a lot of discomfort. I am use to city living and I definitely stuck out like a sore thumb. By the end of my stay, I was having a blast! There are so many activities that every single person would find something that they would love to do.

I experienced kids making friends and splashing around in the mud while the great group of wranglers and adventure guides kept them busy! I witnessed parents feeling relaxed as they were able to go on their on morning rides, enjoy delicious food, and not have too cook or clean one meal! I learned that the cook was an actual chef who studied at Le’ Cordon Bleu!

Things to do at a Dude Ranch – Horseshoe Canyon Ranch

  1. Hammocking
  2. Sleep in a Cabin
  3. Tomahawk Throwing
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  4. Target Shooting
  5. Flower Picking
  6. Berry Picking
  7. Butterfly Catching
  8. Kid Crafts (Boat Making, Kite Making, etc.)
  9. Rock Hunting for Arrowheads
  10. Spot Petroglyphs
  11. Cave exploring
  12. Fishing
  13. Fly Fishing
  14. Visiting the River
  15. Park Play
  16. Foosball
  17. Pool Table
  18. Ping Pong
  19. Internet/Computer Room
  20. Movie Theater
  21. Petting Zoo
  22. Horseback Riding
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  23. Horse racing
  24. Lassoing
  25. Hikes
  26. Over 300 Mountain climbing courses
  27. Swimming
  28. Hot Tub
  29. Gift Shop
  30. Canoeing
  31. Rafting
  32. Swing from trees tons of feet above the ground!DSC_1869
  33. Screamer- FREE Fall mountain drop!
  34. Tight walk acrossDSC_1830
  35. Archery
  36. Barn Challenges
  37. Cave Simulation
  38. Belay practice
  39. Basketball
  40. Arena Rides
  41. Wagon Rides
  42. Skeet Shooting
  43. Ziplining Pony Express
  44. Ziplining Iron Horse
  45. Critter Hunt
  46. Roasting Marshmallows
  47. Cookouts
  48. Balance Slack Line
  49. Nature Watching11329991_10153330858394501_1032074504658071456_n
  50. Swinging
  51. Animal Watch: You can search for goats, turtles, bats, horses, pigs, coyotes, and more! There were even rumors of nearby Bears!
  52. Nearby Elk Watching
  53. Boot Branding
  54. Mice hunting – We might have had a friend get into our M&M’s BUT there were barely ANY mosquitos and spiders which was a plus!!
  55. Visiting Natural Waterfalls Falls
  56. Sitting around a campfire
  57. Eating S’mores
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  58. EAT and oh boy can you eat!

These are just some of the activities that I found entertaining! Your kids will always find something to do. Even one of the locals mentioned that their kids’ hadn’t asked for their iPads once. By the end of the day you will be so exhausted, plus the beds are super comfortable, their towels are so soft, and even their toilet paper isn’t “the scratchy kind”! The activities are all definitely worth it!

Be sure to plan your visit today! Be ready to kick up your feet and enjoy the beautiful view!

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Comments

    • Jeanine says

      What a great list! I would love to visit a dude ranch some day. I think it’s amazing and hope to someday be able do all these things on this list!

  2. Robin Masshole mommy says

    I have always wanted to visit a dude ranch. It is on my bucket list and I hope to get there sometime in the very near future 🙂

  6. Nikki says

    Wow, that’s a long list of fun things to do there! I’ve never been to a dude ranch, but it definitely sounds like a great time for the whole family!

  8. lisa says

    A dude ranch sounds like so much fun! I would love to go and check one out. I bet my kids would have a great time.

  9. Christy Maurer says

    Even though I’m not much of an outdoor kind of girl, I’d love to visit a dude ranch. There are so many great things to do that I know I’d find something fun to do!

  10. Bonnie @ wemake7 says

    Wow! That is a really great list. That would be my type of place to take the family and stay busy the whole time. Great place!

  11. Rosey says

    Oh man, that day looks beyond fun. I’d love to go there for a visit with the fam.

  12. Felicita Moncada says

    Wow, that Dude Ranch looks like a ton of fun. I’ve never been to one – looks like camping comes close but this is way more fun! Wish i lived closer!

  18. Yona Williams says

    Every time I hear the words ‘Dude Ranch’ – I smile. It just sounds like something fun, to me. Looks like you did a ton of things. I would like to spend time with the horses and do a little hiking. I can also see my sweetie and I competing to see who can hit the target with a tomahawk first.

  20. manuela W. says

    This was one of my favorite vacations as a child. Growing up in the city, a dude ranch was a fascinating place for me.

  21. Leah says

    This is such a great article! And it is true. There are so many different things to do on a dude ranch! If you would like some help in planning your next dude ranch vacation please give us a call here at the Dude Ranchers’ Association. We represent 104 of the finest dude ranches West of the Mississippi River. A phone call is all it takes to gather information on a few ranches that would be perfect for your family’s dream vacation. 307.587.2339

  22. JoAnna says

    I’ve never been to a dude ranch. This is a great masterlist! I live in Texas, so I feel pretty inspired… maybe a trip is soon to come 😉

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