River Ranch Cowboy and Rodeo Experience
It seems hard to believe that Florida actually served as the original birthplace of the American cowboy. Long before cowboys served as symbols of the American West, Seminole Indians from this area, along with Spanish colonists and American settlers known as “Crackers” herded cattle in Florida. One of the last untouched pieces of wilderness left in Florida lies on 1,700 acres overlooking the scenic west bank of the Kissimmee River.
In these very lands where those first Florida cowboys roamed years ago now lies a Florida few tourists ever see — an oasis of paradise in the middle of nowhere. An opportunity to kick back and relax in the great wide open country.
Florida’s rich cowboy history can still be experienced at River Ranch, an authentic dude ranch where visitors can return to the days of “Old Florida” when the state was home to cowboys and cattle ranchers.
River Ranch is a popular destination for families and retirees. There is a variety of activities and amenities such as horseback riding, fishing, boating, mini-golf and a rodeo, that appeal to a wide range of visitors.
Make time to visit and return to the “Days of the Old West”
