| Kansas |
| Ranch | Code: | 1187 |
| There is no better place to explore the legacy of the western frontier and a real ranch experience than at Sun Rock Ranch. |
| 3,000 acres situated on the western edge of the Kansas Flint Hills, this authentic working horse and cattle ranch is a family |
| owned operation that welcomes guests with an informal and friendly environment. |
| The ranch was built in 1877 and is nestled near historic Fort Riley and Junction City. Junction City was founded in 1859 at |
| the junction of two rivers by a culturally diverse group of settlers. Fort Riley was founded in 1852 in "Indian Territory" (as |
| Kansas was known back then) to provide military protection from Indian raids for emigrating pioneers and settlers. The 10th |
| Calvary Buffalo soldiers and the 7th Calvary were among those troops trained and stationed here before being dispatched |
| to the frontier west. |
| Even though they do not have to worry about Indian raids after a century and a half, guests might still feel their spirits while |
| horseback riding on the same open prairies and trails used by Indians and pioneers alike. You can even spot original Indian |
| tree markings and ruts carved into the native stone from wagon trains. There are remains of pioneer homesteads found |
| throughout the ranch for guests to explore. |
| Because the ranch caters only to a few guests at a time , they are able to provide a very personalized experience for |
| each guest. Families and individuals are encouraged to participate in virtually every ranch activity, depending on guest ability |
| and interest. |
| Normal ranch activities include working cattle and imprinting newborn foals (hands-on TLC for new babies), depending on |
| the season. These activities can be a fun and educational addition to any vacation. |
| For guests who prefer to take it easy and just wind down from city living, the tranquil surroundings of the ranch are just |
| what you need. |
| In addition to morning and afternoon horseback rides, fishing is available at any of the 5 ranch ponds or guests may decide to |
| take a trip to nearby Milford Lake (the largest lake in Kansas). |
| Classification: | Working Ranch |
| Season: | Year-Round |
| Arrival Day: | Any |
| Occupancy: | 1-4 |
| Guest Capacity: | 12 |
| Included In Rate: | All ranch activities (depending on weather & season) * Horseback |
| riding twice daily, approx. 2 hours per ride (helmets available) * |
| Western riding lessons (available for beginners & advanced riders) |
| * Learning basic horse care * Three meals per day * Lodging in a |
| comfortable guest room with air-conditioning, shared bathroom, no |
| TV or phone in guest rooms (access to telephone availble) * |
| Laundry facilities * Hayrack ride and bonfire roast (depending on |
| weather and season) * Television, billiard table and fireplace in |
| main living room (movie VHS/DVD library available) * Fishing, |
| walking and hiking on ranch * Volleyball * Gratuity |
| Not Included: | Sightseeing excursions available to historic Fort Riley, Milford Lake, |
| Junction City, Manhattan and Abilene, Topeka; Golfing excursions |
| available to Junction City and Manhattan, approx. $10 to $50 per |
| person, depending on location (golf extra).. |
| Child's Program: | Children may participate in most ranch activities. Hand-led horse |
| 0 | rides in indoor arena (by wrangler) for under 7 |
| 7 and older are allowed on trail rides (at wrangler’s discretion). All |
| children under 18 must wear a helmet |
| Minimum Age: | years: |
| Remarks: | Credit Cards: Visa, Mastercard, Discover & American Express. No |
| alcoholic beverages available, but guests may bring their own. |
| Closest grocery store and discount store (Wal-Mart) is 12 miles. All |
| buildings are non-smoking. Ranch has approx. 30 quarter horses |
| and 400 cows. |
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