Nestled in the heart of the Bighorn National Forest, you are surrounded by over a million acres of flowering meadows, tree covered mountains and clear mountain trout streams. With this much space the horseback riding, fly fishing and hiking opportunities are almost endless. The riding programme is second to none. They custom fit each guest with the horse that perfectly matches their riding ability. This means great flexibility and a range of rides during the week and features a number of choices. Hook up with one of the seasoned wranglers and spend an afternoon riding through the wildflower strewn mountain meadows in the surrounding Bighorn National Forest. Cabins are well-equipped and beautifully appointed with fire places, kitchenettes, washers and dryers and outdoor porches with mountain meadow views. Nestled between the cabins, the dining hall offers three hearty gourmet meals a day.
You'll love the old west French Creek Saloon which features the talent show, square dance and is the perfect place to relax and review the great day you have just had. The main facilities at the ranch include the spacious dinning room, a recreation hall and lodge. The enclosed whirlpool spa and outdoor pool are a welcome sight for guests after a full day of outdoor pursuits. At this great ranch " FUN" is their brand and kids are a speciality. Their kid's programme offers loads of things for children to do during the day such as games, crafts, nature hikes, an overnight camp out, pony rides for your youngest and much more.
SUNDAY 6 pm   Orientation . MONDAY - Riding Orientation: Meet at the stables and have a quick riding review/orientation to get your week's riding adventures started our right.  Fly Fishing Clinic: Learn to fly fish at our new fly shop and trout ponds. See what all the excitement is about! Cookout on the Hill: Join us for an outdoor cookout on the hill overlooking French Creek. Get your mouth ready for some great pork tenderloins.  Sing-A-Long: Come sing-a-long with us around the bonfire ring.Toast marshmallows and sing the good ol' songs. Keep your eyes peeled for guest cowboy poets and fiddle players.
TUESDAY - All day riding, fly fishing, hiking or just plain relaxing. 6:15 pm:Â Supervised Kid's dinner and activities until 8:15 pm. Slide Show: Local photographer, Caleb, will be here to show you some of his best work with the ranch area and ranch guests as subjects!
WEDNESDAYí³‹Lunch Rides: All-day lunch rides will go out on Wednesday and Friday. Lunch on the trail and beautiful Bighorn Mountain scenery are featured. Full day fishing trips and high lake trips offered on these days as well. Amateur Talent Show: A popular Paradise tradition. Crew and guests participate in this raucous affair.
THURSDAY -No riding this afternoon. Give your horse a break and enjoy one of our other exciting outdoor activities like fly fishing or hiking. Kid's Overnight: Kid's go on their own adult-supervised overnighter and leave the ranch in the hands of the adults. Gourmet Night: Since the kids are away the adults can play.The evening starts with hors d'oeurves at 6:00 pm and a special dinner at 7:00 pm. Don't forget to pick up a special bottle of wine in the French Creek Saloon. Swing Dancin': Don't miss your chance to learn country swing dancin and finish up by dancin' the night away to our country ensemble in The French Creek Saloon.
FRIDAY Lunch Rides: All-day lunch rides go out again today. Late afternoon rides of varying lengths will go out and all will meet at our Chuckwagon dinner site,where Cookie will rustle up a mouthwatering barbeque dinner.A mule team and wagon will transport the little buckaroos and those who are not able to ride a horse to dinner.
SATURDAY Kid's Rodeo: For the young rodeo cowboys and cowgirls. Events begin around 2:30 pm and include barrel racing, pole bending plus a 3 legged race. Ribbons awarded to all participants at dinner Saturday night. Square Dance: The highlight event of the week. Grab your partner and join us for our famous square dance held in the Bar Lodge. For those without partners the crew & wranglers are happy to oblige.
Prices start from 23 May-13 June 2010 £786.00pp double occup plus £113.00 ranch compulsory gratuity charge
13-27 June 2010 £1048.00 pp double occup plus £150.00 ranch compulsory gratuity charge
27 June - 25 July 2010 £1212.00 pp double occup plus £174.00 ranch compulsory gratuity charge
25 July-15 Aug 2010 £1278.00 pp double occup plus £183.00 ranch compulsory gratuity charge
15 Aug-22 Aug 2010 £ 1081.00 plus £155.00 pp ranch compulsory gratuity charge
Includes three meals a day and all riding activities. Transfer return US50.00 Sheridan $200 Casper & Gillette, $250 Billings
Other Activities: Throughout the week at various times we will be offering team penning and special horsemanship classes on a space available basis. Check with the office for more information and sign-ups.Open May-Sept.Â
Max guests 70. Destination Airport : Sheridan. Extras to pay for : River rafting, mountain bikes and Fishing guides.
Kid's Program schedule: 8.30 to 12.00 and 1.30 to 5.00 pm Outdoor games, roping pony rides for under 6 years, Beaver pond hike, Fishing at pond (parents encouraged to attend), swimming, chuckwagon, kids rodeo, tie die, talent show, cowboy day, museum, visit to Rock shop
8.30-10pm teen entertainment various each night from social movie and icecream, Talent shows, 13 + Overnight campout leave ranch at 2.30 and return the next day before lunch.
Transfers are available from Sheridan Airport for $ 50 per car and Sheridan is served by Big Sky Airlines out of Denver. Transfers are also available from Gillette for $200, Casper for $200 and Billings for $250 round trip. All prices are per person unless otherwise specified. Please call American Round-Up on 01798 865946 to book this ranch. Remember we charge the same as the ranchers do and only by booking through us can your holiday be protected by our industry bonding.
All prices are per person unless otherwise specified. Please call American Round-Up on 01798 865946 to book this ranch or e mail . Remember we charge the same as the ranchers do and only by booking through us can your holiday be protected by our industry bonding.
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