Open Road Tours offers custom vacation packages throughout the stunning Southwest United States including Scottsdale, Phoenix, Four Corners and Grand Canyon.

Typical available tours include: the Grand Canyon via Sedona and Navajo Reservation. Stopping for photos in Sedona's colorful Red Rock country, shop for jewelry and crafts on the Navajo Indian Reservation with the Painted Desert as your backdrop.

Verde River Canyon Train - ALL ABOARD! Your day begins with a fully narrated tour of the Sonoran Desert heading northwest to the town of Clarkdale. You'll have time to browse through the depot and have lunch at the Copper Spike Cafe. Then climb aboard for your panoramic rail experience to Perkinsville through the Verde River Canyon. While on board this 4-hour ride, you will have plenty of time to relax and enjoy the views. This distinctive geographical area includes desert rock faces, crimson cliffs, and towering bridges accessible only by rail. Don't be surprised if you see bald eagle, coyote, antelope and other wildlife that make their home in this rugged terrain! All passengers have access to fantastic open-air viewing cars and the trip features strolling musicians and informative narration.

Staff can assist with custom tours for you, your family or group, as well as convention services and step-on guides.

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Tel: (602)997-6474 • (800)766-7117
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A Dude Ranch is - a unique western experience centered around horses, the outdoors and wholesome activities. Some ranches even offer activities involving cattle and ranch work. Ranches range from large to small and posh to basic. One theme that ranches do have in common is the genuine hospitality that is extended to all their visitors. You, the guest, will feel like you have found a new home away from home and just acquired a new set of relatives!

The concept of dude ranching developed in the late 1800's when cattle ranchers needed more revenue than just what their ranch operation provided. Many ranchers were already providing a ranch experience to friends and family for free and they simply expanded that concept and charged. The business of dude ranching was off and running in no time at all. As time went on, not all ranches offered a working cattle experience. Some catered to the more leisurely vacations with swimming, tennis, hiking and, of course, recreational trail rides and horse activities.

Not much has changed over the years. Most ranches encourage a minimum stay requirement, include all meals with their tarriff and maintain their own horse operation at the ranch. All of this contributes to a stress-free, truly relaxing vacation destination. Time stops while you are at the ranch. You can actually pause to watch the sun rise and set while reflecting on the wonders of nature. An authentic western ranch experience can rejuvenate your spirit and rekindle the romance in your soul.

The White Stallion Ranch in Tucson is one such ranch. They are an easy one and a half hour drive from Sky Harbor Airport.

9251 W. Twin Peaks Rd., Tucson, Az 85743
Tel: 888-WSRANCH (977-2624) 520-297-0252
Fax: 520-744-2786 visit the website