The Greenhorn Ranch from A – Z

The Greenhorn Ranch is one of the few places I’d like to visit again.  Think of it as the definitive dude ranch experience crossed with the daily activities of a landlocked cruise.   Let me tell you 26 things about this magical place. All-inclusive, featuring casual, family style dining in the Chuckhouse; snacks and freshly[…]

Where and What Is the Lost Sierra?

Hidden between the larger Sierra Nevada and Cascade ranges, the region’s “Lost Sierra” name was coined at the time the Pony Express riders galloped through Northern California to deliver the mail. Today the area encompasses Plumas County and of the town of Quincy, home to Greenhorn Ranch, Lost Sierra’s crown jewel.

Hay Is For Horses

When I was growing up, my Mom would correct me whenever I said, “Hey.”  Her retort was, “Hay is for horses.”  Hey and hay are homophones; they sound alike but are spelled differently and have unrelated meanings. When I learned that the Greenhorn Ranch had 55 horses, hay came to mind.  We’ve all seen bales[…]