Visit a Ranch in Kansas
School’s out and summer has begun! Although we often dream of relaxing getaways, this is the busiest time of year for many of us — “Did Olivia make it to soccer practice?” “Who’s picking Tyler up from camp?!”
With family members running, swimming and dancing in different directions, it can be tough to make a relaxing vacation a reality. This year, enjoy some quality family time and taste tranquility by trying your hand at a Kansas ranch experience. There’s tons of hassle-free fun to be had.
Depending on the location, activities can include horseback riding, outdoor games, educational workshops, wagon rides, fishing and more! It’s the perfect opportunity — and backdrop — to unplug and unwind. From full-fledged ranches to stand-alone goat yoga classes, here are a handful of experiences you can enjoy across Kansas:
- Northeast Kansas: For a more traditional experience, check out Circle S Ranch and Country Inn, where you can see their ranch in operation or go hiking, mountain biking, fishing and bird watching before relaxing in their spacious lodge. For a more specialized experience, try places like Watkins Ranch, which focuses on horses, or Providence Hill Farm, which has goat yoga and fun crafting classes where you can learn to make soap or candles.
- Southeast Kansas: Get up close and personal with sheep at Black Dogs Farm or partake in hunting and fishing at Timber Hills Lake Ranch.
- North Central Kansas: Have a unique encounter with a bison herd at Lazy Heart D Ranch or enjoy a relaxing getaway at Kansas Creek Inn, a working farm with charming accomodations and home-cooked food. The Peterson Farm Brothers of YouTube fame also offer tours and special events.
- South Central Kansas: Is sitting back with a glass of wine more your speed? Visit Rosewood Ranch and Winery! Alternatively, many places like JaKo Farm offer camping and RV sites if you like to travel with your own accommodations.
- Northwest Kansas: Home to diverse wildlife and a variety of hunt offerings, T-Bar Ranch is an authentic working ranch. Sign up for a summer horseback riding camp at North Fork Horse Ranch.
- Southwest Kansas: Looking for something a little more active? Get outdoorsy with sports like paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing at HorseThief Resevoir.
There's no shortage of fun to be had!
Find a Ranch Experience
To find the right ranch getaway for your family, use this helpful search tool from Travel Kansas. When using this resource, be sure to:
- Filter by region or city to find the most convenient location for you.
- Type specific activities (like the ones listed above) into the “keywords” bar to find ranches offering those options.
- Take off and have fun!
