Tanque Verde Ranch

My grandparents came to this dude ranch annually in the 60's and early 70’s. Ive always been curious about the place and wanted to check it out. Our expectations were sky high and i was afraid this trip would be a letdown, but it was the opposite. It was the best family experience i could have imagined-- a dream come true. The ranch is so special and its history is so unique-- you can imagine exactly what it would have been like to visit back 200 years ago. It has that wild west vibe with cacti and dust and old historic structures, lodges, dining areas, and a cool, old bar-- all set in front of a dramatic backdrop of saguaro cacti and mountains. It's perfect! Our twins (age 5) attended the kids camp daily and LOVED it! They did every activity imaginable from horseback riding to tennis, fishing, swimming, and making crafts. While at the ranch, we did the breakfast ride, which was amazing and the breakfast was delicious. It was set up on picnic tables with red tablecloths at a dilapidated homestead surrounded by mountains and saguaro cacti! We did the cowboy cookout twice, which was fun and delicious! A band played and it was set out in an open field. i loved the hiking and horseback riding my husband enjoyed the mountain biking. At the end of the day, the pool is amazing and so is the bar! The food was great and varied with nightly menu changes. There is always a great kids menu. The staff and our overall experience was unforgettable! Long live tanque verde!