"An all-inclusive, family-friendly dude ranch tucked in Northern California's Lost Sierra—about a 1.5-hour drive from Reno—sprawling across 608 acres and operating seasonally from May through October. For more than six decades it has offered classic cowboy experiences such as horseback riding, hiking, biking, fishing in an on-property pond, and campfire camaraderie, plus country-music nights at a Saloon with whiskey, cocktails, and line dancing. Guests stay in renovated rustic cabins, cozy lodge rooms, or a refurbished Airstream and enjoy Western-inspired, gourmet meals prepared by on-site chef Brian Doyle, featuring prime cuts and fresh fish. The owner emphasizes unplugged hospitality, stunning natural beauty, and diverse activities designed to help visitors reconnect with nature, loved ones, and themselves." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines