$1,700

Nestled where the Pine Ridge, Prairie and Badlands converge, Our Heritage Guest Ranch provides unique recreational experiences on a family ranch that was established in 1887, and it is still operated by a family member, Jean Norman. Open year-round, the ranch is located next to Toadstool Park near Crawford, Nebraska and surrounded by the Oglala National Grasslands, which enhance the beauty of the open spaces and unique geological formations. The ranch staff invites you to accompany them as they carry out daily ranch tasks, such as fixing fences, haying, and calving, or take advantage of the many activities we offer. Other attractions are Hudson/ Meng Paleo Indian Dig Site, Fort Robinson, and the Chadron Fur Trade Museum. Some are opened seasonally. INCLUDES: - Four Nights in Cabin or Loft for 4 Guests - One Day Fossil Hunt (weather permitting), One Day Ranch Experience, Two Days to Explore the Area or take art lessons. The cabin house contains two bedrooms, one common space with a pull-out sofa, one bathroom, and a convenient kitchen. The cabin is your home away from home. It includes a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facility, full bath, linens and towels. Guests can choose from photo excursions, artist workshops and guided historical tours to add to their stay. Details: 4 nights / 2 bedrooms / Sleeps up to 4 Restrictions: Subject to availability. Not valid over holidays. You'll contact the provider directly within 12 months of purchase to select dates and book the package. Valid: Valid Jul 15 - Aug 31 and Jan 1 - Feb 28

LOCATION Crawford, Nebraska. Just 2 hours from Rapid City Regional Airport. ACTIVITIES NEARBY Our area is rich in geologic and western history. Toadstool Geologic Park is next to the ranch. Over the hills just 4 miles due west is the Hudson/Meng Bison Bone Bed. Agate Fossil Bed is a 45-minute drive away as is the Mammoth Museum. The Fur Trade Museum and Fort Robinson State Park are excellent places to learn about our Western history and the settling of this land. Our activities include: Train watching. Workshops for artists and photographers. Health retreats. Trail rides and ranch experiences. Pioneer and Lakota Journeys. Stagecoach rides. Stargazing. Fossil hunting.

TESTIMONIALS

“Great place to stay, wonderful people. Will make you feel right at home. If you're looking for a place to stay I highly recommend staying here.” - Cam B.

“My family and I visited Jean's ranch last summer to go horse back riding. It was a fantastic experience and very personalized attention. It was just our family. Jean trained us for about an hour and then we went out onto the plains with her. Such an incredible and unique experience on the Nebraska Grasslands!” - Patrick C.