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Activities for Adventure & Relaxation

Endless opportunities exist on the Diamond 7 Bar, whether you’re seeking adventure or relaxation.  Horseback riding, chasing cows, fishing, hiking, and swimming are all options for those adventure seekers.  For those looking to relax a bit, we’ve got plenty of space and serenity to do that.  Sitting on the deck listening to the creek, or enjoying a relaxing dip in the hot tub will put your mind and body at ease.

Specialty Weeks

If you are interested in a specific ranching activity, we do offer various specialty weeks.  From brandings, to rodeos and roundups, you will learn how to do it all alongside our staff of cowboys and cowgirls.  You may customize the activities for each day at the ranch to create a unique, educational and very fun experience.

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Horseback Riding

Our riding program is the focus of most vacations on the Ranch.  We offer great flexibility to cater to each of our guests interests.  From trail riding to cattle drives and feeding animals, each ride is unique in its scenery, sounds and history that it holds.  We have 8,500 acres to explore and lifetimes of stories to be told.  (At this time we  are not offering hourly trail rides)

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Turkey, Deer & Elk Hunting

For over 30 years, hunters have been returning to the Diamond 7 Bar for a quality personalized hunt.  Game animals roam throughout the forested hills and valleys, grazing in the 500 acres of fields that provide excellent feeding grounds.  All of these conditions contribute to a 98% success rate each year.

 

 

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Sample Weekly Itinerary

This is an example of a weekly stay, but each stay is customized to the vacation for you, ask us about additional activities and specialty weeks!

Sunday

Welcome, let’s get acquainted! We’ll show you to your cabin and get you settled. Dinner will be served family style in the Ranch Headquarters and we will discuss your interests and share the plans for the week. After dinner and some camaraderie, we’ll venture out to see the facilities and finish up the evening chores, like shutting the chickens in and collecting eggs.

Monday

At 8:00, we’ll gather around the breakfast table to discuss the days events. After breakfast, we will bring in our herd of horses. We’ll teach you some basics about the horses and you’ll learn how to prep for saddling. We’ll acquaint you with your horse, and you’ll have time to become comfortable with your new friend. Trail riding and a ranch tour will round out the day followed by a home style dinner and a sunset trail ride.

Tuesday

After breakfast, we will set out for the morning’s adventure to check on the cattle and make sure they’re all healthy. Lunch will be served in the Ranch Headquarters, followed by an afternoon ride and exploring. The evening will spent learning cowboy lawn games; roping steer heads, throwing horse shoes, and mastering the bucking barrel.

Wednesday

After the morning, chores we’ll head out on horseback. We will get to know the pasture and the cattle’s favorite hiding places so we can be ready for the cattle drive tomorrow. Cameras are encouraged, this can be a great time for wildlife pictures. The afternoon can be spent fishing, floating on the pond, or hiking some of the beautiful canyons. The evening will bring a barbecue cook-out followed by evening campfire and s’mores.

Thursday

Today is the big cattle drive! We’ll gather and saddle our horses early and move the steers to a new pasture. Lunch is packed and eaten on location. After the move, an afternoon nap is usually required before the evening socializing begins. Depending on how you’re feeling after a day in the saddle, we may take a sunset ride. Wyoming has beautiful sunsets!

Friday

We’ll head out again on horseback, shagging the strays that were left behind.  The last evening is often spent around the campfire, telling stories and sharing our favorite memories from the week.

Saturday

Enjoy a homemade breakfast,  say goodbye to your horse and then plan your next vacation with us.

Each week is customized to the vacation you’re looking for.

If you’re interested in participating more in the working ranch vacation, we can immerse you in that, or if it’s the leisure and the outdoors that intrigues you, please feel free. Devils Tower National Monument, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and many more attractions are nearby, these can be added to itinerary as well, however you will need your own vehicle to travel to these destinations and entry fees are an additional cost.

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Working Ranch Guest Packages

Ready to get back to nature and enjoy the great outdoors on a real Wyoming ranch?

We can customize the vacation you are looking for on with one of our working ranch packages.  If you’re interested in participating more in the working ranch vacation, we can immerse you in that, or if it’s the leisure and the outdoors that intrigues you, please feel free.  Devils Tower National Monument, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and many more attractions are nearby, these can be added to itinerary as well however, entry fees are an additional cost.

Our week-long working ranch packages start on Sunday evening and last through Saturday morning.  Prices start at $2124.40 per person (includes 13% Wyoming sales tax) for the entire 6-day week.  We offer  transportation to/from  the Rapid City or Gillette airport for an additional $150.00.  Does not include gratuity.  Group size is limited to at most 6 people, unless it consists of a family group.  We will work with you to customize the activities and specific schedules for each day to balance activities at the ranch with your expectations and desires for this unique experience.  Please fill out a our Ranch Package Request form by clicking the button below.  We will review your request and get back with you to schedule the date and all the details.

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