The Medicine Bow Lodge Adventure Guest Ranch is nestled into the Snowy Range about 20 miles from Saratoga, Wyoming and two hours from Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Operating since 1917, the current owners purchased the property in 2002 and truly enhanced the horsemanship of the ranch and riding possibilities. The maximum guest count is 15, making this a smaller ranch and extremely personal; therefore, much time and thought goes into matching horses with the guests. And, guests can preview the horses on the ranch’s website to get a sneak peek.
Families will be attracted to the summer program as the schedule is exciting and an excellent education opportunity as this is many guests first visit to the Rocky Mountains. The diverse riding opportunities are some of the best in the West. There are all-day rides, breakfast rides, overnight pack trips, sunset trip rides, fish and ride scenic trips (one of the only ones in all the nation!) and so many more options. Guests all can learn horse care, grooming and feeding and participate in these chores daily, or just watch or photograph.
At the ranch, once the horses have been put to pasture each day, there’s much to be explored. Guided animal tracking, evening campfires with s’mores, star gazing, games, dancing, outdoor photography instruction, basic roping technique lesson, cookouts, crafting, trap shooting and more. Since this is many families experience in Wyoming, the ranch also coordinates area activities in and around Saratoga. There are museums, rodeos throughout the summer weeks, day spas, shopping, float trips on nearby North Platte River, golf, and drives to learn about Wyoming wildflowers.
