Tanque Verde Ranch.

The Tanque Verde Ranch is located east of Tuscon, Arizona. Hiding in the Rincon Mountains. It's between the Saguaro National Park, and the Coronado National Forest.
Before the ranch went into business, Pima Indians lived there. They would use the seasonal river located nearby to get their water supply. They left behind many artifacts, and Metate mortar stones. In 1868 a man named Emilio Carrillo bought the land. After his death in 1908, Jim Converse owned the ranch, and began to transform it into a dude ranch. He rounded up men from the east to help with the ranch. He then purchased cattle, and supplied the ranch with eager and curious tourists. In 1957, Brownie Cote bought the property and expanded the ranch into a mix between a wild dude ranch, and a high class resort. Even to this day, the Cote family still owns the ranch, and all of the land that comes with it. Luckily, my own father's cousin, is married to Bob Cote, whom now owns the ranch.
It has been a popular ranch since 1868. The ranch therefore has over 60,000 acres of landscape, throughout the west. It is the largest dude ranch in all of North America.
There are so many things to do at the ranch, such as going on breakfast rides throughout the mountains, then eating at a buffet, or a sunset ride, where you can witness the beauty of Arizona from horseback, riding lessons, child day camps, or just regular trail rides to enjoy. If you're not one to enjoy the horses, Tanque Verde Ranch offers a tennis program, hiking and mountain biking, fishing, swimming, dancing, playing, painting, learning, aerobics, and many many other activities.
The Nature Center housed on the ranch, allows guests to observe many different species of desert animals, such as snakes, and poisonous spiders. Don't be scared though, since all the animals are safely housed behind glass, protecting humans from them. Also, while on nature walks, you may see many different types of wildlife, such as jackrabbits, and other desert creatures.
On Friday nights, there is a giant cookout, down in the cottonwoods. There are drinks served, along with a variety of different foods at the buffet. There are country singers to entertain, while everybody socializes, and enjoys each others' company. The famous honey butter is also provided for your dinner rolls, which is a very popular favorite.

Tanque Verde Ranch Website:
http://www.tanqueverderanch.com/

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