BIG BEND COUNTRY
OVERNIGHT ADVENTURES

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Madera Ranch Two Day Trip 2 person minimum $335 per person (does not include taxes or state park fees) Sample Itinerary Only: Day 1:  Ride the Old Smuggler Trail to Madera Ranch where your camp sits by a small creek surrounded by towering cliffs.  Day 2:  Ride up and across the mountain where you will have spectacular views of the Rio Grande and the Matadero Mountains before returning in the afternoon to Lajitas Stables. Buena Suerte Three Day Trip 2 person minimum $475 per person (does not include taxes or state park fees) Sample Itinerary Only: Day 1:  Meet at Lajitas Stables for check in and a short individual riding lesson.  We leave the stables and wind cross country towards Fresno Creek.  The gentle terrain along this portion of the trail allows you a chance to get acquainted with your trusty mount. Along the way we will pass through an honest to goodness ghost town. Built during the cinnabar mining era, its empty stone ruins are a mute testimony to the past and to the ephemeral nature of man's get rich quick schemes. Tonight we camp out under the famous night skies of the Big Bend. We are the darkest spot in the U.S. and our spectacular star show proves it. Day 2:  Awaken to the quiet grandeur of the Big Bend as the smell of a campfire breakfast drifts by.  After watering our horses in Fresno Creek, we will ride up the old U.S. Calvary road toward the base of the Solitario. This dramatic rock formation showcases 500 million years worth of geological history. Take a moment to ponder the meaning of time amid the pristine silence. Both of these - time and silence - are precious commodities in today's world. Evening finds us back at our Buenas Suerte camp where your guide once again works campfire culinary magic. Day 3:  This morning we will saddle up and ride the High Rios trail back toward the mouth of Brownstone Canyon. After a refreshing break next to the clear waters of Fresno Creek, we wind our way through pink and ocher colored hills to Contrabando Mesa. Leaving the lowlands behind, our trail climbs up and over "Ventana del Arcos Iris" - Spanish for Rainbow Window. The view from here is spectacular. Old Mexico sweeps away to the south, and to the north is the rugged, broken country of what the Old West was truly like. The romance lingers on here. One last look and then we ride on to Lajitas and its gentle amenities. General Information: These will be a loosely structured rides with no specific trails over most of the country.  The itineraries here are a rough guide, not a set program.  We design the trip to give participants a chance to explore and experience the Big Bend at their own pace. We are always happy to stop for that closer look at any one of the hundreds of surprises that the desert holds.  Experience is not necessary to enjoy this trip! We Will Provide: Qualified guides, horses, tack, camping equipment, vehicle support, tents, and all meals during the trip. Client Will Need: Hat, sunscreen, personnel clothing (adequate and appropriate for the time of year), sunglasses, flashlight, sleeping bag and pad. We have a limited number of sleeping bags and pads that can be rented with advance notice for $15.00 per night. Your Guides: Are trained professionals certified in CPR and  emergency first aid.  They are Big Bend residents who are more than happy to share their knowledge of the area plants, geology and history while keeping your trip safe and worry free. NEW! Children 12 and under get $10 off per day on any multi-day adventure. .. BACK TO LAJITAS STABLES - LAJITAS BACK TO LAJITAS STABLES MAIN PAGE