Birds of the San Luis Valley: When and Where to See Them
Visit the striking San Luis Valley. This Colorado locale has a suite of ecosystems and landscapes, making it a standout birding location.
Perspectives From The Saddle: Meet Our 2021 Zapata Wranglers
Every year a group of life-long riders joins our staff at Zapata Ranch as wranglers. Here are a few stories from their first month.
Branding Mornings
A playlist for falling out of bed at 3am and catching horses in the dark, followed by several hours of gathering, roping and branding calves.
Cattle Brandings Then and Now
Livestock brandings have roots dating back to over 4,700 years ago but still remain relevant today. Learn its history and role at Ranchlands.
Five Nature-Based Lodges on our 2021 Travel List
Impressive eco-initiatives, stunning landscapes, locally-sourced food, and well appointed accommodations that we’re currently dreaming about.
Kate Maclean: Raising Kids in 2021 on Longest Acres Farm
Kate MacLean is the matriarch behind Longest Acres Farm, a thoughtfully operated organic livestock farm based in rural Vermont that […]
Animal Moms: A Mother’s Day Guide to the Prairie
Each spring brings the budding anticipation of new life at Ranchlands. At our Zapata Ranch, newborn bison with tufts of […]
Tammy Pate: The Ultimate Ranch Mom’s Life in Photos
The year is 1973, and it is a vibrant Montana spring. The wild crocuses are blooming a brilliant purple in the Big Coulee valley. A 6-year-old cowgirl is loping alongside her grandmother, Betty, joyfully popping over sagebrush on her paint pony, Pinto.
What is Regenerative Travel?
The regenerative model ensures that the nature and culture that make travel beautiful are protected and restored.
Rodents on the Range: The Treasure House
Weaving among the shrubs and cacti, I came upon a very strange structure, something I had not seen before. I wondered: what animal built this curious house?