The Ideal Family Getaway: Experience a Dude Ranch at Hunewill Ranch
If you're looking to spend time with loved ones while experiencing horseback riding for all skill levels and breathtaking high-country Sierra scenery, a dude ranch getaway is the perfect choice. Add to this the fact that the whole family from ages 6 to 96 can move cows and learn how to be a cowboy on a real working cattle ranch. If this sounds like a vacation for you, then Hunewill Ranch located on the eastern border of Yosemite in California is the place for you.
Why a Dude Ranch is the Ideal Family Vacation
Unparalleled horseback riding
The loping meadow rides offered on the Hunewill Ranch are an unparalleled experience. No “head to tail” riding on these big expansive meadows. Our groups learn how to safely lope and experience the joys of this horseback adventure.
Hunewill Ranch: horseback riding heaven!
2. The true Western experience of a working cattle ranch
A dude ranch vacation offers an authentic Western experience unlike any other. At Hunewill Ranch, you’ll immerse yourself in the history and tradition of a working cattle ranch that has been in the same family since 1861. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced rider, you’ll have the chance to bond with horses, learn the art of cattle work, and gain insight into the cattle ranching lifestyle from seasoned cowboys and cowgirls.
Guests moving cattle back in the day.
3. Family-friendly activities
Family Friendly Activities are the hub of this California working ranch’s western hospitality. Singing campfire songs, making s’mores,learning to rope, a fast paced hayride pulled by majestic Belgium horses, a fun family square dance, and delicious cookouts by the creek are just some of the activities that bring families together for the vacation of a lifetime.
4. Fun nearby attractions
Trips to Bodie State Park, a guided fishing day, or a hike into the eastern Sierra are also options for guests who want to take a day off of riding and see some of what this amazing area has to offer. ( Guests arrange these side trips but the ranch’s helpful staff can steer you in the right direction.)
Cookout by the creek
5. Cattle working like a true cowboy
Every week of the season offers cattle work, but for more intermediate and advanced riders Hunewill Ranch offers cattle work options which include:
6. Kid-friendly horseback riding
The Hunewill Ranch kids’ riding program gets young riders on seasoned, safe horses for engaging activities such as moving cattle, playing horseback games, and comfortably loping. Parents can join in or leave their kids in the capable hands of experienced wranglers.
7. Easy access to the ranch
An easy day’s drive from San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Las Vegas a trip to the Hunewill Ranch can be included in a larger tour of California and the west. The closest major airport is Reno/Tahoe Airport but Sacramento Airport is also an option.
8. All-inclusive dude ranch vacation
Prices at the Hunewill Ranch are all inclusive! Your accommodations, delicious ranch-style meals, and daily horseback riding are all part of the package, making it easy to enjoy a stress-free vacation.
Book Your Family Dude Ranch Vacation Today!
If you're looking for a vacation that combines adventure, connection, and the beauty of the Sierra Nevada, look no further. Experience horseback riding, the joy of working cattle, and the magic of the Old West.
Start planning your dude ranch adventure today at Hunewill Ranch!
