What is a Dude Ranch?
When you think of a dude ranch, many thoughts tend to come to people’s minds. Many wonder if they are an exclusive getaway for the ladies, staffed entirely by strong young men wearing tight shirts and a pair of leather chaps – sorry, only some of us do that out here. Some think they are […]
The Quarter Horse
There is no horse more widely known in the United States than the American Quarter Horse. Even more so, this is the dominant breed of cowboys and ranchers West of the Mississippi River. The Quarter Horse often has a broad chest, a well-defined jaw line, a fairly muscular body and very powerful hindquarters to top […]
What do roadrunners eat?
So what do roadrunners eat? Well most of us can remember the old Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner cartoons from long ago, where the persistent canine would chase the elusive road runner all over the west, only to fail every time. Today, you can imagine where the creators of this classic American cartoon got […]
Throwing a Lasso
One of the most useful and symbolic tools of a cowboy is a lasso. It is coiled up and hanging on their saddle or in their hands revolving in the air as they chase down a bull on the open plains. This action has been around for hundreds of years. It’s main purpose is to […]
Saguaro Cactus
A cactus is one of the most well-liked features of the Arizona desert, sprouting up out of the ground seemingly at random in the most barren areas. Cacti as they call them in plural form are some of the toughest most resilient plants out there, able to go for months on end with absolutely no water, and […]
The Ranch Antique Wagon Collection
Throughout Stagecoach Trails Guest Ranch, we have an abundance of old, antique wagons. Our guests are welcome to walk around and look at them. There are 24 to be exact. Most of them date back to the late 1800s and early 1900s with a few more modern ones that we actually use. This collection […]
Corrals
One of the most iconic sights of the Old West is a cattle corral. Sometimes known as traps, holding pens, or enclosures, these relics of the old times are scattered throughout the desert and mountains from back in the days of working cattle. These structures basically act as areas to keep livestock in one place […]
Coyote Behavior
A common theme throughout the lore and history of the Old West is the distinct howl of the coyote. No Western movie or book is complete without these resilient little guys as they encompass every Western state in the U.S. as well as Canada and Mexico. Coyotes are canines, and are smaller than wolves but […]
Alamo Lake and its Lost Submerged Ghost Town
Located 40 miles southeast of Stagecoach Trails Guest Ranch lies the vast and secluded Alamo Lake. This Arizona State Park is a very unique feature for it’s remoteness and fascinating history behind it’s construction, as it is actually a manmade lake. Lakes are made often by damming a river and letting the water build up […]
Life on the Ranch
Living on a dude ranch is like no other life experience. Here at Stagecoach Trails Guest Ranch we live, breathe and sleep Dude Ranching. The month of August for our Dude Ranch held a number of exciting and particularly thrilling days during our few yet intense monsoons so far! We once again had almost 100% […]