10 Best Ranches and Lodges for Families in the American West - AFAR

"Part of a vast conservation estate spanning hundreds of thousands of acres, this reserve is managed for wildlife restoration—home to thousands of acres of preserved habitat and a free‑roaming bison herd—and offers multiple lodges and guest houses that can be booked by room or as full buyouts for large groups. Historic accommodations include a 1909 stone mansion with period European antiques and four‑poster beds and a nearby multi‑bedroom Turner House, both serving as bases for horseback riding, mountain biking, archery, and wildlife tours. An additional timber‑walled fishing lodge and secluded guest cottages sit near rivers where native Rio Grande cutthroat trout have been reintroduced, making it a strong option for anglers and conservation‑minded travelers." - Jennifer Flowers, Nora Zelevansky, Devorah Lev-Tov