Steak and Shakedown

April 5, 2025 | Metamora, Michigan

Steak Dinner at the Ranch!

It takes hard work, dedication and financial resources to maintain a beautiful Ranch like we have for guests to enjoy!  The Annual Steak & Shakedown is an amazing event to give back to the Ranch and help maintain our property and animals for many more generations to come! Join us for dinner, raffles, games and fellowship!  HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE RANCH!  

Spring Fling Ride for the Ranch

April 12 & 13, 2025 | Metamora, Michigan

Say goodbye to winter and get out into the spring air!  Come enjoy a ride through the hills and woods of beautiful D-Bar-A Ranch.  Choose one or both days to ride our trails.  Rent a horse (90 minute guided ride), or bring your own.  Discount for two days.  Consider making it a weekend and renting an Cabin, Campsite, or RV site.

Family Fishing Weekend

May 2-4, 2025 | Twin Lake, Michigan

Join the GSR fishing staff and expert guests for a fun family weekend of fishing. Your whole family will get hands-on tips and skills practice while fishing from our fishing docks. Youth will also have the opportunity to try fly casting and fly tying. Campsites, meals, and campfires to cook your fish are provided by the staff at GSR.

Anglers’ Base Camp

May 2025 | Clare, Michigan

Anglers’ Basecamp is an adult program of MITTEN Outdoors Adventures & Events, brought to you in collaboration with the fly fishing community. The camp provides an opportunity for fly fishing clubs and individual anglers to experience some of the best fly fishing in the world at a very affordable price.

Furthermore, there is a charitable purpose to the camp. The proceeds from Anglers’ Basecamp support the Michigan Crossroads Council, Scouting America in pursuit of their mission; to develop character, integrity and leadership in today’s youth through quality programs, outdoor experiences, and service to the community.

Family Getaway Weekends

May 23-26, 2025 AND Aug 29 – Sept 1, 2025

Alger, Michigan

Weekend of family camping fun!

Open to the public. Included in the package:

– A campsite
– Three full meals Saturday and Sunday with Breakfast on Monday

Some highlights include:

River Tubing  |  Archery  |   Bouldering  |  Boating on the Bosco Lake
Fishing  |  Nature Hikes  |  Outdoor Games  |  Crafts
Much, much more!

Ranch Hand Camp – Session #5

July 20 – 26, 2025 | Metamora, Michigan

Spend a week learning what it takes to work at a Ranch!  Also referred to as our Wrangler in Training program, this allows Scouts the opportunity to spend a week learning what it takes to work at The Ranch! Help the D-Bar-A Ranch Staff care for our herd of horses, long horn cattle, and burros in this once in a lifetime adventure! You will learn to bend & weld metal, work on farm machinery, learn horse care, and do repairs around The Ranch!

Youth 13-17.  Register soon – limit of 10 total in this session.

Aloha Summer Ride for the Ranch

August 16 & 17, 2025 | Metamora, Michigan

Say goodbye to Summer with a ride on the Ranch!  Come enjoy a ride through the hills and woods of beautiful D-Bar-A Ranch.  Choose one or both days to ride our trails.  Rent a horse (90 minute guided ride), or bring your own.  Discount for two days.  Consider making it a weekend and renting an Cabin, Campsite, or RV site.

Color Ride for the Ranch

October 11 & 12, 2025 | Metamora, Michigan

What better way to enjoy the splendor of fall colors than riding a horse through the woods! Come enjoy a ride through the hills and woods of beautiful D-Bar-A Ranch.  Choose one or both days to ride our trails.  Rent a horse (90 minute guided ride), or bring your own.  Discount for two days.  Consider making it a weekend and renting an Cabin, Campsite, or RV site.

Holiday Ride for the Ranch

December 6 & 7, 2025 | Metamora, Michigan

Get into the Holiday spirit with a ride through the woods.  Fingers crossed a dusting of snow makes it festive! Enjoy a ride through the hills and woods of beautiful D-Bar-A Ranch.  Choose one or both days to ride our trails.  Rent a horse (90 minute guided ride), or bring your own.  Discount for two days.  Consider making it a weekend and renting an Cabin, Campsite, or RV site.