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The Experience Wake up to breathtaking views of the turquoise waters of Bear Lake (nicknamed the “Caribbean of the Rockies”) and the only thing you’ll have to worry about is deciding what you are going to do for Conestoga Ranch in Garden City, Utah, the day. Conestoga Ranch opened last summer to rave offers the beauty and fun of camping reviews and kicks off its 2016 season May 13 with even more to offer. Meals are taken care of at Campfire Grill, in the great outdoors with all the which boasts indoor and outdoor seating and a menu that creature comforts you’d expect includes gourmet pizza, fresh salad, buttermilk pancakes and craft beers and wine. Bird watching, biking, fishing, from a luxury resort . scuba diving, hiking and more keep guests busy all day, Gone but if you are looking for something special to do, the staff can coordinate yoga and boot camp sessions, horse back riding, pig roasts, line dancing and other customized programming for families, wedding parties or corporate groups. Curl up at the end of the day with a good book Glamping in one of the 16 luxurious grand tents with en suite bath rooms (plus one honeymoon grand tent with king bed, seating area and en suite bathroom and tub), 10 tradi tional tents or 10 cozy covered wagons evoking the Old West, all with access to private shared bathrooms in the main lodge. “It’s such a unique experience to sleep in one of our wagons,” said Tom Hendrick, one of the founding partners of the ranch. “The wow factor in the tents and the wagons is tremendous.” This year, the ranch is adding more wagon circles and an event tent to accommodate the growing number of corporate groups and wedding parties that are quickly making the ranch a destination. More shaded lounge areas and changes to the menu are on the horizon, too. Look for Dutch oven and Western cooking this summer, said Hendrick. “We are family oriented, guest oriented,” he adds. “In the heart of summer, everyone has their campfire going and at night the whole ranch really quiets down. They get unlimited wood and complimentary s’mores kits. We are getting a lot of repeat customers. People really love it.”
The Details The 2016 season is May 13 to October 2. Rates vary by dates and number of guests per tent or wagon. Costs range from $85 to $235 for wagons, $165 to $285 for grand tents, and $115 to $195 for deluxe tents. For more information, visit conestogaranch.com.