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wilderness rides ($250) May-September. They also offer pack trips, drop camps, hunting
trips, and cabin rentals.
Another option is the
Little Piney Ranch
(430 Wagon Box Rd., Banner, 307/683-2667,
www.littlepineyranch.com
)
, located close to Fort Phil Kearny in Banner. They offer guided
trail rides into the mountains ($50 for 2 hours, $80 half-day); experienced riders are allowed
to take their horse and explore the ranch's hundreds of acres on their own.
Golf
Golfers can hit the links at the 18-hole municipal
Buffalo Golf Course
(550 W. Hart St.,
307/684-5266,
www.buffalowygolf.com
, $32 for 18 holes).
For such a small town, Buffalo has a surprising number of chain hotels and motels,
which indicates its popularity with travelers. A great mom-and-pop option with the best
rates in town is the
Arrowhead Motel
(749 Fort St., Buffalo, 307/684-9453,
www.arrowheadmotel.com
,
$59-70). Rooms are clean and comfortable and come with
a refrigerator and microwave; kitchenettes are available. Among the chain hotels are
the 62-room
Comfort Inn
(65 U.S Hwy. 16 E., 307/684-9564,
www.comfortinn.com
,
$79-116), the pet-friendly 43-room
Econolodge
(333 E. Hart St., 866/460-7456,
www.econolodge.com
,
$60-86), and
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
(106 U.S. Hwy.
16 E., 307/684-9900,
www.hiexpress.com
, $85-133 and up).
The
M
Occidental Hotel
(10 N. Main St., Buffalo, 307/684-0451,
www.occidentalwyoming.com
,
$50-285) is an upscale historic gem that is worth every
penny. From its historical ties to such figures as Owen Wister and Teddy Roosevelt, among
others, to its fantastic restaurant, this is a uniquely Wyoming getaway.
For an authentic cowboy and cowgirl experience at a working ranch, try the
T-A Guest
Ranch
(307/684-5833,
www.taranch.com
)
, south of Buffalo off I-25 on Crazy Woman
Creek. Established as a working ranch in 1883, this 8,000-acre working cattle ranch offers
beautifully restored Victorian accommodations, gourmet meals, riding twice daily, fly-fish-
ing, and a variety of other dude-ranch activities. The ranch focuses on local history and
takes guests to tipi rings and Bozeman Trail sites on the property as well as important bat-
tlefields nearby. Since guests get to work, ride, and even share meals with the ranch crew,
there is a real sense of camaraderie. The T-A Ranch is one of the few in the area that does
not require a weeklong stay, so visitors can enjoy the ranch's activities and amenities for as
little as one night. All-inclusive rates start at $270 per day for adults (25 percent discounts