Sundance Ranch is a family owned operation that lives and breathes horses. As an experienced rider…read morewith barrel & vaulting experience, I wanted to find a local ranch that could accommodate to my advanced level; & that's not the easier thing to find. They accommodated my abilities & gave me the opportunity to work a few of their horses. I rode Mama; the Belgian, Pepper; Apendix, & Ernie. It was really nice that I could groom and saddle the horses myself since that's part of the process and bonding needed between horse & rider. I had freedom to do what I needed in the smaller arena. It was a lovely time, & the next time I visit I hope to have more time & really work the horses in a way that aligns with my capabilities. Sundance is perfect for families looking to enjoy the beautiful desert trails, amazing sunsets, the unique farm animals, & the calming nature of their herd.

The sisters are very accommodating. We needed to change our scheduled ride, they didn't have any…read moreproblem helping us out and scheduling us on New Year's Day. The horses are gentle and well mannered. Economical and friendly.

I can't say enough about the memorable time we had!!! '45 Minutes and 100 Years from Las Vegas' is…read morespot on!! Communicating with Sandy before our trip was seamless. She answered all my questions promptly. I was a tad apprehensive as I've stayed in a covered wagon...and vowed to never do it again...buuuuut the family thought it'd be a fun adventure...so here we are- and I'm soooooo glad I did it!!!! The reviews don't lie. It's a true getaway from the hustle of daily life. We stayed in the tiny house, my mom stayed in the aero stream, my brother and his family stayed in the covered wagon. We had THE BEST time. Drove right up to our sites no problem. Just follow the signs at the front. We came at night which made it a bit challenging-wouldn't recommend. All of the accommodations had heat and air conditioning- so we were all comfortable in the cold nights and warm days. Even the outhouse (which I was Leary about) has a full sized/regular toilet. We bought the 1 - 1/2 hour horseback ride and it was the highlight!!! All of the horses were gentle and super easy to navigate . My sister in law had never been on a horse and she had nooo problem . Frosty the guide is a GEM!!! Sooo sweet, fun and knowledgeable!! He truly made it a special ride.

My now fiancé surprised me with a 2 hour ride for my birthday. She knows how much I miss riding so…read morethis was the best present! I decided to surprise her and propose on our ride. I called Leonora and told her what I wanted to do and she said "I got you" check in with Bones when you get there. There was a change with our guide from Bones to Page but it worked out anyways because both men are great! Page told me where there was a good spot he could take us to, he'd hold on to my horse while I went and did my thing. We got to the spot and while she's still on her horse and taking pictures I went over while Page recorded on my phone and bent the knee. SHE SAID YES!!! We got back to the ranch and they surprised us with champagne to celebrate. It's those extra touches that made this day perfect! Page, you my man gave us not only a great ride with stories and history but you helped us create an incredible memory and we love you for that! The ranch is beautiful and well kept. Everyone we ran into were very nice and helpful. Hanging out with Bones and Page at the end was a plus. Really loved this place, the horses and everyone there. Thank you, you're all invited to the wedding!! Can't wait to go back for more rides!

We came here during our trip to Death Valley and it was our very first time on horses at a national…read morepark. I spoke with Amy and she was very kind, reassuring and also very knowledgeable about horses and mules. We really enjoyed the beautiful scenery, even if the horses are going single file in a line. I heard that you can do more challenging trails with the horses if you'd like but that the sunset and sunrise group tours are more basic trails. The horses were very well-behaved and we had a fun time doing this sunset tour. We would do it again.

It's pricy but our family of five including three kids enjoyed it. My youngest child is…read morespecial-needs on the spectrum - he is very verbal, which is good and requires a certain kind of patience & good humor. Trail Boss Luke, along with Patty and Trinity were very good trail leads. We took the sunset ride, which essentially is just a ride around the Furnace Creek properties, but it's nice ride between the two mountains in death valley. They shared a lot of facts and were talkative. We joined two other families so our group was about 15. Thanks to our horses too George, Abbie, Rocket, Chester and Coal.

What an unreal experience! Started off strong, with excellent communication morning of. Our guide…read moreAlisha picked us up from Old Vegas and pointed out landmarks and shared fun facts the whole way to Nelson for the tour. All day long she was so knowledgeable and answered every question we had, but also so funny while still being professional! My whole group thought that the value of this tour was exceptional. We walked the grounds, took pictures of the Werly family's decades-long collection of toys and decor, watched an action movie clip filmed on the property, then hit the trails. We're a group of experienced dirt bike/quad riders, but Alisha made sure to put some of the guys in their place and let us know that the ATV ride rules are rules, not suggestions. The views were incredible, we ate a delicious lunch by the Colorado river, then headed back for the gold mine tour. Being from the east coast, this part of US history isn't something we're familiar with, and we learned so much! Even though we had a large group, Alisha made a point to have a one-on-one conversation with every single one of us, which made it very special and personal. She was also an incredible photographer! I think we really got the bang for our buck, and i will definitely be recommending this tour - and Alisha by name - to everyone I know who's planning a Vegas trip in the future.

Owners and our guide were friendly and the ride was a full hour +! My 16 yo went into a bush and…read moreour guide didn't make him feel bad for holding up the line, told him it was ok and got it out quickly. Pride of ownership shows, the place was clean, lots of games and places to take pictures, the bathrooms were cute/clean, the masks were clean, definitely recommend!

A lovely equestrian adventure and find just past Inspirada. We arrived to this well maintained farm…read moreand were surrounded by happy horses in their corrals and barns. The owner was extremely welcoming so my daughter could walk the property to feed the horses carrots. There is a place for riders to practice jumping, there are goats, chickens, and a great open spaces for horses to roam.

I've had my horse and two pygmy goats here for a year and a half. It's like a family and they are…read moreso accommodating to my animals and kids who come and play at the barn. It's a top hunter/jumper barn in Vegas and people travel from all over the city to ride/take lessons there. I do not jump anymore but am not "snobbed" by anyone because of it. Ha. The horses receive TOP CARE and all seem happy and very healthy. Thank you Judy, Nikki, Liz, and team!

Lost Creek Children's Discovery Trail is inside the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area…read morewhich is about 21 miles from downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. USA, baby! Not a five star experience for the simple fact that the trail was not clearly marked. I mean, come on, this was created for children. Adults need to be present, but I'm the kind of parent that encourages my kids to figure out stuff on their own. Kind of hard when there are areas that look like the trail, but they weren't. For that matter, snap a photo of the map before you head down the 0.6 mile loop. Other than that, the trail is super easy for active kids. Mine hustled me through it in about 30 minutes. Lol. The elevation does not get incredibly steep, but if you're carrying other children it might get slightly to moderately difficult for a short while. Nothing too dangerous. My kiddos loved walking over the boardwalk, pretending to be mountain lions in a cave-like area, staring up at the colorful rocks, throwing rocks in the dry arroyo, reading some of the trail info, and pretending to slide down a slick bedroom-sized rock formation. The waterfall and creek was bone dry when we were there on 6/8/21. The weather was in the upper 90s. Parking is free and plentiful with your pass into Red Rock. There are restrooms near the lot.

With this PLANdemic going on. We try to stay busy, and made sure that our little 1 1/2 year old…read moregets his outdoor time to burn energy off. I was looking for a good hiking trail that was kid friendly, and I stumbled upon this. It is located in the Red Rock conservation area. There is an entrance fee of $10 per vehicle. Which isn't bad since it is 13 miles of scenic drive/area. We definitely enjoyed this hike.It took us about an 1hr to 1 1/2hr to finish the trail, and that was with our little boy and our puppy. We only took one snack break, and our little boy walked most of it (with a little bribery with a lollipop ). The hike has enough shade, so it wasn't too hot. I love how it wasn't too steep, so it wasn't scary for our little one. The hike had enough scenery, and we definitely enjoyed it. I heard there's a small waterfall, and pond, but we weren't able to see it due to it being dried out. Lots of trees and plants for kids to see and enjoy. Just like any hike. Bring a backpack with snacks and water, wear sunscreen, and comfortable shoes and clothing. It is such a super easy hike. We will definitely do this again.