North Central Idaho Jurisdictional Alliance

North Central Idaho Jurisdictional Alliance

North Central Idaho Jurisdictional Alliance

A variety of dude ranches in the Northwest states of Idaho, Washington and Oregon afford the opportunity to experience real cowboy life. Vacationers can discover what it’s like to be part of a ranch family (since most ranches limit guests to 50 or less), learn to ride a horse or improve their riding skills, and rejuvenate in a secluded setting that offers adventurous activities.

Idaho Dude Ranches

Red Horse Mountain Ranch, north of Harrison in North Idaho, takes advantage of its 250,000 acres of Rocky Mountain territory and adjoining Panhandle National Forest with many trails into pristine backcountry. Accommodations range from one-bedroom suites to four-bedroom log cabins with private baths and porches. Daily horseback rides, kayak tours of the nearby Coeur d’Alene Chain Lakes, mountain biking, shooting (clays and archery) as well as an impressive challenge course keep guests and kids busy.

Western Pleasure Guest Ranch near Sandpoint, North Idaho, offers a real working ranch on 960 acres with views of the Selkirk and Cabinet mountains. Guest rooms in the spacious main lodge, private log cabins for 2 to 6 people, and family-style meals are featured. The ranch is known for its focus on customized horseback riding and also offers dinner cruises on Lake Pend Oreille and mountain biking at Schweitzer Mountain.