Family Vacations: Tanque Verde Ranch, Tuscon, Arizona

City slickers and country folk alike will enjoy their stay at the Tanque Verde Ranch, a family resort aiming to lasso the cowboy outta everyone. Literally meaning "Green Pool," the 640-acre Tanque Verde Ranch is a serene oasis nestled into the Sonoran Desert and adjacent to Saguaro National Park. With over 400 horses, it's no surprise that this dude ranch offers ample riding opportunities. Specialty rides such as the Breakfast Ride (to a meal at the Old Homestead), 6-hour-long Day Rides and Picnic Rides with lunch in Cottonwood Grove are all available. Newcomers can take riding lessons at a variety of levels.

Naturalist guides offer hikes through the desert wilds, exploring canyons, cacti and even secret waterfalls. The popular Kids Program offers little cowpokes (ages 4 - 11) the chance to "ride 'em cowboy!" Children are divided into 2 age groups  (the Buckaroos and Wrangler Kids) and treated to riding lessons, tennis, swimming and arts and crafts.

Since 1868, Tanque Verde Ranch has been reviving the spirit of the Old West by providing guests with luxurious accommodations, authentic dining, unparalleled amenities, and an abundance of activities.

Leave your plugged-in life behind for the quiet of Arizona’s wide-open spaces and warm, laid-back Western hospitality. Whether you’re a seasoned horseback rider, a fresh cowpoke or someone who prefers just watching horses, you’ll find a memorable vacation at Tanque Verde Ranch.

Call Rawhide Travel and Tours to book your family fun vacation.  (602) 843-5100

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6008 West Bell Rd # F105
Glendale, Arizona  85308-3793
(602) 843-5100
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