The Terry Bison Ranch
S. and I checked out the ranch south of town on Saturday to
see if maybe we might want to take the grand kids out there this year or next.
Not that it is a classy place but it does have opportunities to see animals and
get a western experience. There is a large RV park there that gets heavy
traffic during the annual rodeo week. There is also a tourist store and a restaurant
to get bison steaks and burgers. Probably the best thing there are the areas to
view animals for free. There are camels and llamas and the usual goats, chickens, and
horses. There were three mares with their young in a special area for viewing when we went. There is a bird house with chickens, ducks and peacocks.
A “train” (a home-made bus sort of vehicle that rides the
rails) takes groups out to see the bison herd on the ranch property. The bison
gather all around it (we watched from afar) so they must be giving the bison
some food or treats. It was full of adults and kids who were all part of a
birthday celebration when we were there.
It is a working ranch and the fences and buildings are
functional but somewhat dilapidated. The stables smell like stables, but it is
an authentic western experience with dust and all, should you decide to check
it out.
It's a JACKALOPE! I think Mav would love to see the animals, Chris too :)
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