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<\/a>White Stallion Ranch<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThis legendary ranch is truly an Arizona institution. For more than half a century, one family has operated the ranch and it\u2019s easy to see why three generations have been proud to uphold its historic legacy. The authenticity and quality at White Stallion Ranch are legendary within the industry and earlier this year, USA TODAY named it one of its 10 best dude ranches in America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI really do not know where to begin to describe one of the best trips of my life,\u201d guest Sharon W. said. \u201cIt was exactly what we were looking for in terms of time, location, experience and interest. Stacey met with us to get to know exactly what we were looking for and couldn\u2019t have picked a more perfect spot. White Stallion is geared toward everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 43-room ranch sits on 3,000 acres adjacent to Saguaro National Park West. Whether it\u2019s trail riding in the desert, cattle work, or exploring the nearby Tucson Mountains, there are ample ways to stay busy. Plus, it\u2019s perfect for families with members who may not ride \u201cas much.\u201d White Stallion Ranch activities include certified rock climbing, fat tire bike riding, hiking, archery, shooting, tennis, or relaxing by the pool or campfire. There is also a weekly ranch rodeo and nightly entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKay El Bar Ranch<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBuilt in the early 1900s, from adobe brick handmade by native ancestors of today\u2019s Maricopa people, the Kay El Bar Ranch is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the perfect place to enjoy the landscape and incredible biodiversity of the Sonoran Desert while riding a horse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kay El Bar sits on 100 private acres and daily rides are never repetitive thanks to access to over 2,000 acres of BLM land. The ranch\u2019s trusty string of horses are seasoned navigators, carrying visitors on leisurely lopes through the scrub. And if you\u2019re looking for more \u201caction,\u201d try your hand at some on-site team penning!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not riding, it\u2019s all about relaxing. Sit by the pool or in the hot tub, go hiking, visit the charming town of Wickenburg a few miles away, or visit one of the nearby golf courses. Limited to 25 guests at a time, Kay El Bar Lodge rooms offer king, queen, or twin beds; Casa Grande is a standalone casita suitable for families with king or twin beds and a trundle; Homestead House is a two-bedroom casita that sleeps up to seven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nFrom White Stallion to White House<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nForget about staying in presidential suites \u2013 how about staying at a Presidential favorite? At nearly 300 years old, Rancho de la Osa in Sasabe is called Arizona\u2019s most historic ranch, where it\u2019s possible to ride the trails frequented by past U.S. Presidents like Franklin D. Roosevelt and Lyndon B. Johnson, movie stars and revolutionary figures such as Francisco \u201cPancho\u201d Villa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sasabe is less than 90 minutes from Tucson and takes you into the high grasslands of the Sonoran Desert, with spectacular vistas in every direction, including of sacred Baboquivari Peak. Ride and explore native ruins or 120,000 acres of the Buenos Aires Wildlife Refuge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Riparian marshlands, meadows, cottonwood, and mesquite groves provide rich habitats for wildlife. This is a birder\u2019s paradise, with an array of species including orioles, tanagers, herons, hawks, and ducks. Pronghorn, mule deer, javelinas, and mountain lions still roam, and there have even been sightings of an elusive jaguar!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
La Osa offers an elevated guest ranch experience with exceptional wining and dining, unmatched hospitality, and a rare convergence of Native American, Spanish, Mexican and ranching cultures. The original adobe buildings still stand, with the earliest (1722) built by Jesuit missionaries traveling with Italian missionary and geographer, Eusebio Kino. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nLights, Action, Tombstone <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTwo years ago, the film tourism market was estimated at generating $66.9 million worldwide. What is film tourism? Visiting places associated with a movie or TV show (96 percent of Americans have made at least one such a trip). With that in mind is Arizona\u2019s Tombstone Ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Tombstone Ride instantly whisks you back to the 1800s. The ranch is just outside of Tombstone proper, but don\u2019t worry, you\u2019ll have plenty of chances to walk (or ride) its famous Main Street. Rides are grouped by ability level (no worries over just \u2018ho-hum\u2019 walking).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKay El Bar Ranch<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBuilt in the early 1900s, from adobe brick handmade by native ancestors of today\u2019s Maricopa people, the Kay El Bar Ranch is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the perfect place to enjoy the landscape and incredible biodiversity of the Sonoran Desert while riding a horse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kay El Bar sits on 100 private acres and daily rides are never repetitive thanks to access to over 2,000 acres of BLM land. The ranch\u2019s trusty string of horses are seasoned navigators, carrying visitors on leisurely lopes through the scrub. And if you\u2019re looking for more \u201caction,\u201d try your hand at some on-site team penning!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not riding, it\u2019s all about relaxing. Sit by the pool or in the hot tub, go hiking, visit the charming town of Wickenburg a few miles away, or visit one of the nearby golf courses. Limited to 25 guests at a time, Kay El Bar Lodge rooms offer king, queen, or twin beds; Casa Grande is a standalone casita suitable for families with king or twin beds and a trundle; Homestead House is a two-bedroom casita that sleeps up to seven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nFrom White Stallion to White House<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nForget about staying in presidential suites \u2013 how about staying at a Presidential favorite? At nearly 300 years old, Rancho de la Osa in Sasabe is called Arizona\u2019s most historic ranch, where it\u2019s possible to ride the trails frequented by past U.S. Presidents like Franklin D. Roosevelt and Lyndon B. Johnson, movie stars and revolutionary figures such as Francisco \u201cPancho\u201d Villa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sasabe is less than 90 minutes from Tucson and takes you into the high grasslands of the Sonoran Desert, with spectacular vistas in every direction, including of sacred Baboquivari Peak. Ride and explore native ruins or 120,000 acres of the Buenos Aires Wildlife Refuge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Riparian marshlands, meadows, cottonwood, and mesquite groves provide rich habitats for wildlife. This is a birder\u2019s paradise, with an array of species including orioles, tanagers, herons, hawks, and ducks. Pronghorn, mule deer, javelinas, and mountain lions still roam, and there have even been sightings of an elusive jaguar!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
La Osa offers an elevated guest ranch experience with exceptional wining and dining, unmatched hospitality, and a rare convergence of Native American, Spanish, Mexican and ranching cultures. The original adobe buildings still stand, with the earliest (1722) built by Jesuit missionaries traveling with Italian missionary and geographer, Eusebio Kino. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nLights, Action, Tombstone <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTwo years ago, the film tourism market was estimated at generating $66.9 million worldwide. What is film tourism? Visiting places associated with a movie or TV show (96 percent of Americans have made at least one such a trip). With that in mind is Arizona\u2019s Tombstone Ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Tombstone Ride instantly whisks you back to the 1800s. The ranch is just outside of Tombstone proper, but don\u2019t worry, you\u2019ll have plenty of chances to walk (or ride) its famous Main Street. Rides are grouped by ability level (no worries over just \u2018ho-hum\u2019 walking).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nFrom White Stallion to White House<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nForget about staying in presidential suites \u2013 how about staying at a Presidential favorite? At nearly 300 years old, Rancho de la Osa in Sasabe is called Arizona\u2019s most historic ranch, where it\u2019s possible to ride the trails frequented by past U.S. Presidents like Franklin D. Roosevelt and Lyndon B. Johnson, movie stars and revolutionary figures such as Francisco \u201cPancho\u201d Villa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sasabe is less than 90 minutes from Tucson and takes you into the high grasslands of the Sonoran Desert, with spectacular vistas in every direction, including of sacred Baboquivari Peak. Ride and explore native ruins or 120,000 acres of the Buenos Aires Wildlife Refuge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Riparian marshlands, meadows, cottonwood, and mesquite groves provide rich habitats for wildlife. This is a birder\u2019s paradise, with an array of species including orioles, tanagers, herons, hawks, and ducks. Pronghorn, mule deer, javelinas, and mountain lions still roam, and there have even been sightings of an elusive jaguar!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
La Osa offers an elevated guest ranch experience with exceptional wining and dining, unmatched hospitality, and a rare convergence of Native American, Spanish, Mexican and ranching cultures. The original adobe buildings still stand, with the earliest (1722) built by Jesuit missionaries traveling with Italian missionary and geographer, Eusebio Kino. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nLights, Action, Tombstone <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTwo years ago, the film tourism market was estimated at generating $66.9 million worldwide. What is film tourism? Visiting places associated with a movie or TV show (96 percent of Americans have made at least one such a trip). With that in mind is Arizona\u2019s Tombstone Ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Tombstone Ride instantly whisks you back to the 1800s. The ranch is just outside of Tombstone proper, but don\u2019t worry, you\u2019ll have plenty of chances to walk (or ride) its famous Main Street. Rides are grouped by ability level (no worries over just \u2018ho-hum\u2019 walking).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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