Wonderful experience for my 8 year old and myself! It was his first time on a horse so they gave…read morehim a mini lesson and then took us on a beautiful scenic trail ride!

My boyfriend and I took the day and went out horseback riding. It was amazing. Completely worth the…read morehour drive out to the middle of nowhere. The horses were tame and very easy to handle, our guide was friendly and chatty, the trails were lovely. There's nothing I would have changed about our day at Myakka trail rides.

I live in Steamboat Springs, Colorado and this is the BEST ride I've had out of Colorado!! Jim is a…read morefantastic guide and SO fun to talk with! The horses, my God, the Best, I'm VERY experienced, some in our party were not, but the horses were right on.... HEALTHY, HAPPY, SPIRITED, PREDICTABLE, no surprises, I would of put a 2 year old on these fabulous, well cared for, LOVED horses. If you want a nice, nature ride along the Myakka river, Palm Forest....This is your ride.... Me being a guide in Colorado, please remember to where LONG PANTS, socks...and heeled shoes, but Tennis shoes work because the horses are so well trained and happy!! * Healthy Horses * Trained * Happy Horses * Jim is fabulous! Kiss your horse and TIP your guide!!

My friends and I went on a 2 hour ride with Jimmy through the Deer Prairie Creek Preserve last week…read more- it was absolutely perfect! Jimmy led us through the soft grassy trails along the Myakka River through giant palms, grapefruit and lemon trees on the best horses in the area. Banjo, my rescue Pinto was a gentleman - responsive and a gem of a trail horse. We can't wait to go again! Do it, you'll have a blast. Thank you Jimmy!

Great equestrian community dedicated to trail riding and ranch style living…read more Community members are very friendly and many offer their horses for riding. If you love horses or other farm animals this is the place for you. Being located right next to Myakka valley state park makes this community ideal for some peace and quiet.

This was our first time to take the Babcock Ranch Eco tour and it won't be our last. We went in…read morelate March, which is the FL dry season. Our knowledgeable guide Brad told us if you go in the late summer (wet season), 2' or so of water is flowing through it. So, what you see in the two seasons is different. They also have a nice gift shop, small museum and a restaurant. We saw all sorts of birds and animals. Even though they aren't necessarily exotic or rare, you are seeing them in their habitat. The ranch property really represents FL, more so than some other types of tours. And, it is for all ages and reasonably priced. Our visiting late teenage aged grandsons and friend enjoyed the tour every bit as much as we did. Highly recommend!

My kids (8 & 5) absolutely adored this. The tour guide was so patient with kids and very…read moreknowledgeable. I came away with some cool facts, a ton of great pictures and video and two very happy kids. I highly recommended this tour!

Once you've had fruit and vegetables right off the vine, you know there isn't anything quite as…read moregood. We stopped at 31 Produce for strawberries and tomatoes and we were not disappointed. The strawberries were so sweet it was like eating a dessert. The tomatoes had great fragrance and taste and we enjoyed every bite of their juicy goodness. You can choose to pick yourself or they have a small market with ready to purchase produce available, as well. You can even get something to eat at the Cracker Shack at the other end of their market but we didn't check it out this visit.

Had lunch at The Cracker Shack on a recent Saturday afternoon after visiting Babcock Ranch…read more Adorable little cafe that sells some local products such as honey, salad dressings, seasonings and some nick-nacks in attached gift shop. I love these types of local eateries, and I would have liked to have been able to give a higher star-rating but my food was just mediocre. I had an egg salad sandwich on toasted white bread. It was served with a small bag of Lays potato chips, and choice of pasta salad or cole slaw. I opted for the pasta salad. The egg salad and the pasta salad both had the same characteristic - very runny. Thus, my 3-star rating. My husband had french fries with his lunch which were delicious! They were the crinkle cut ones and cooked just to perfection! Optional indoor or outdoor seating. There's a little produce market on-site and I was thrilled to find Dakin Farms Chocolate milk! No need to drive to Sarasota for it!

Amazing!!! If your in the area check it out, you won't be disappointed. Its nothing like I've ever…read moreexperienced. Walking around 15 horses at once.. free!!!

Had the best time in the state forest with these guys. What an amazing experience and organization.read more

Five star rating for chance to view five well cared for grizzly bears in a clean, relaxed and…read morenatural setting. Viewing area on large parcel behind owners home. Not a circus show at all. Bears roam free to interact with owner by choice. Schedule at least one hour to view and learn about the five bears. The owner provides a few snacks to bears while talking about bear habitats, history of her family's interaction with bears, and the care they receive at University of Florida for medical visits twice annually. $10 donation requested per person. Facility includes a inside snack bar and one outside bathroom. Minimum walking in grassy area required from parking to viewing area. It was enjoyable to see the bears relaxed and playing in the watering holes.

Bearadise Ranch was amazing! This is the home of the famous Welde Bears. They have been around…read moresince 1926 and there are generations of them here. There are 14 bears and this ranch serves to educate those about bears and conserving their species. We took a tour for $12 and were able to see them and learn more about them. Our tour guide Monica was very personable and taught us a lot. It was fun to see the bears happy and playing and frolicking with each other. I'm so happy I found this! It was a great experience that I would highly recommend!

Food was great. My kid said the burger was the best ever and the recommended cocktail was also…read moreterrific. The server was really intuitive and helpful. She was knowledgeable and polite. Food came out fast-. The only thing I didn't love was I felt the bowl of soup serving was really light. I had filled up on the homemade bread and could only eat about a third of the bowl. When we packed the rest to come home for dinner it wasn't even 3/4 full in the ~estimated~ 1 cup to go container. The soup bowl was very shallow. I think the serving could have been heartier. Reservations likely needed. We were there on a mid weekday and it was pretty packed. It was a drive for us but we will be back.

Food is outstanding. Coffee encrusted Rib Eye was tops. Humus app was on point…read more Cocktails could be better, but at least they have liquor. A signature old fashioned would be an appreciated addition. Servers are very busy and remain attentive. Screened in dining.

I do not hand 5 stars off easily. The Lodge is nice. My Hunt for Feral Hogs was fun. Walker, my…read moreguide asked if I've ever been in a Swamp buggy and I said "nope". Been to Florida several times in the past and never saw an Alligator. On the way to the Hunting area I saw a smaller Gator so you can cross that one off !. We were on Hogs pretty fast. The only thing was the hunt was over within an hour. Fast forward to the lunch. Deep fried Mahi mahi and fries! It was fresh and you could taste that. All in all it was very nice! I would recommend it and so far after hunting several places in Florida this was the best experience. They offer other hunts so go look the website over. I have to give a shout out to my Guide Walker. The youngster worked hard for me and I appreciate it. Mike the cook threw down a good fish fry . Going again this October for more Hogs ! Great place great people great experience

Had a wonderful experience at the lodge over the holiday weekend. The owners are amazing and…read morecatered to all our needs. We went on the Eco tour and got to see the wildlife and the amazing property. We did skeet shooting as a family and other went on the hunts. The rooms are clean and cozy and the beds are very soft. The meals are first class and the chef is great. Ended our days by the fire pit with family. It was a great trip and will definitely be back and recommend to our friends.