Activities include: horseback riding, cattle drives, picture trips, nature walks, riding fence and checking windmills and stock tanks. Ranches must meet strict standards regarding meals, lodging, horse program and other activities. Electrically heated and air-conditioned, each room provides the ideal starting place for your daily activities around the ranch, or a quiet retreat for a lazy day and a restful night.

Most rates are for an American Plan, which typically includes accommodations, meals, horseback riding and most other ranch activities. Kids programs are complimentary; also included are ranch activities like nature hike, bird watching, cookout under the stars. Two days a week, guests can saddle up, ride and participate in the various ranch activities with the cowboys from the cattle ranch.

In addition to horseback riding and spectacular desert vistas, Southwest ranches also offer activities and services found at most retreats catering to† snowbirds. Pick your favorite swimming hole, canoe the meandering shorelines, learn archery, enjoy the arts and crafts activities, hike the lush trails and cast your line for brown trout or the local favorite, kokanee salmon.