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Arizona

Rancho de la Osa: Ranch Life on the Southern Border

Program No. 23771RJ

Experience life at the most historic ranch in Arizona. Enjoy tranquil trail rides near the Buenos Aires Wildlife Refuge, and learn about grooming, ranch crafts and ancient history.

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At a Glance

Duration

6 days

Program Begins

Sasabe, AZ

Program Concludes

Sasabe, AZ

Group Type

Small Group

Meals

14 ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

Activity Level

Experience authentic ranch life, surrounded by the stunning landscapes of southern Arizona and the Buenos Aires Wildlife Refuge. Hop into the saddle of gentle horses to ramble along easy scenic trails where John Wayne and Pancho Villa once roamed. Learn skills from roping to caring for ranch animals, and study the rich history of the area. Get hands-on lessons riding horses, making tortillas and take part in a tequila tasting. Plus, choose an extra activity each day, from off-road UTV adventures to sport shooting. This ranch adventure that will give you a window into ranch life on the Southern border.

Best of all, you'll...

Take a field trip to the U.S.-Mexico border to get a better understanding of life on the border.
Explore the high desert grasslands and wetlands of the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge.
Enjoy a variety of hands-on classes at the Ranch, from trail riding and roping to dance classes, tortilla making and tequila tasting.

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General Notes

Due to the nature of this program, listening devices are not available. Select dates can be taken back-to-back with a sister program, “Ultimate Old West: The White Stallion Ranch Experience (#20193)”. Please check Dates and Prices of both programs for availability and then contact the Ranch directly to make arrangements.

Jerry Freund

Jerry Freund was born on the plains of western Kansas. He has explored the natural world and the world of Native Americans for most of his life. His love of Navajo culture and their weavings has intrigued him for more than 60 years. Though retired, Jerry continues to work in an art gallery of Western art that specializes in Native American art.

Please Note:

This expert may not be available for every date of the program

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Diego Dunn

Diego Dunn has extensive knowledge about the desert and edible plants, studying under Charles W. Kane and Peter Bigfoot. He is the owner of Desert Gatherings, which sells native desert seeds and makes products such as prickly pear syrup, hot sauce, and cactus jelly. Diego now uses his knowledge to teach others about the edible Southwestern desert.

Angela Collick

Angela Collick, a native of rural Michigan, has been in the hospitality industry for over 30 years. She has experience in managing restaurants, real estate, the medical field, and event coordination for banquet centers and weddings, plus a love for interior design. Angela is a huge animal lover and had her own small farm before joining True Ranch Collection as the ranch manager at Rancho de la Osa in Arizona during the winter season and Circle Bar Ranch in Montana in the summer season.

Activity Level

Outdoor: No Sweat

Riding horses and UTVs, getting on and off horses, walking up to a mile daily on unpaved desert terrain.

Small Group (13 to 24)

Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

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Assurance Plan

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Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

Peace of Mind

We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.
Assurance Plan

Road Scholar's continued commitment to our participants and their well-being is exemplified whether participating on a program in the United States or on one of our International programs, every Road Scholar participant receives coverage under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan.
Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.
Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.