by Sean Block |
School is back in session, the calendar is tipping into fall and with no more summer heat, the outdoors become more inviting. Week long vacations may not be an option at this time, it is a good thing we still have the weekends! If you are looking to treat your family for a few days, or just hide away for a weekend, look no further than the Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch in Quincy, CA. Located off Highway 70 and about an hour and a half from the Reno/Tahoe International airport, the Greenhorn has been entertaining guests since 1962.
The ranch is nestled near the Feather River Canyon and features breathtaking High Sierra scenery. Among the tall pines, it may look like the old west, but the Greenhorn maintains modern, comfortable facilities. The family-style atmosphere is relaxed but bustling. The wranglers that work the ranch are friendly, helpful, and routinely mingle with the guests throughout the day. Regardless of your ability on a horse, they will get you and your family up and riding the area’s miles of gorgeous trails in no time.
Cookouts accompany the scenery at the top of the trail two nights a week. When not eating on the trail, the “chuck house” features healthy, ranch-style food, and the cooks can easily handle any special dietary needs. Music and cowboy poetry fill the evening air around the campfire pits, while hefty rainbow trout jump greedily after bugs in the fishing pond.
Fishing, trail riding and hiking are just the beginning. A seemingly endless docket of activities for every age alternate on a daily basis. For the parents, the ranch offers massages, a saloon, poker and pool tables, and a dance-hall. For the kids, there are wagon rides, frog races, ho-downs, a heated pool, and an arcade. Babysitting and a kids program are available for buckaroos ages three to five that provide games, pony rides, crafts, and a petting zoo…and they stay free!
For those out there with a competitive streak, the mid-week guest rodeo offers a chance to show off.
On the way to or from the ranch, families can check out the Portola Railroad Museum; or if you’re traveling without kids, Graeagle features three golf courses and antique shopping.
For a full list of activities, prices, what to bring with you and special events, check out the ranch’s very functional website at www.greenhornranch.com or give them a call at 1-800-33-HOWDY. The address is 2116 Greenhorn Ranch Road Quincy, CA off Hwy 70.
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