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Frequently Asked Questions - Page 3
Q. Do you have baby-sitting
available?
A. Yes we do have baby-sitting available
but the parents or guardian are responsible for the cost.
Q. What will my kids
do while they are here?
A. We have a unique
children's program that is geared towards two age groups. Ages 4
to 8 experience a Native American oriented program and age 9 to 14 enjoys
a western cavalry, horse-oriented experience. These programs are included
in your package during main season dates.
Q. Are your rates
all-inclusive?
A. Yes our rates are generally all-inclusive.
However the following is not included: Extra child care ~6.50/hr, charges
from our Ranch Store, Transportation to/from airport, Tips
- (LWR applies 15% of your base package price to your bill upon checkout
in lieu of tipping), Cattle Drive, and Wilderness Pack Trip.
LWR LITE - lodging, meals, self guided hiking and fishing, campfires and BBQ’s, horseback riding. Cattle drives are available in May or September ONLY for an additional fee.
MAIN SEASON - All of the above plus children's program, Trapper Joe, Square Dancing, rifle and pistol shooting, hayride, and whitewater raft trip at Glacier National Park.
Q. How tall are your
mountains? What is your ranch's elevation?
A. Our mountains are at an average
of 7,300 feet. We are nestled at the base of Fir Mountain. The lodge
is at 3,300 feet.
Q. What type of terrain
will we be riding in?
A. Beautiful green forests and mountains
rising 4,500 feet above the ranch. Lots of wildlife and wildflowers.
Q. How long has this
ranch been in operation?
A. It has been in the family for 31
years and in operation as a guest ranch for 16 years. 2004 is our 17th
year.
Q. What is the size
of your ranch?
A. Our ranch is currently at 223 acres,
surrounded on 3 sides by National Forest.
Q. What type of clothing
will I need to bring?
A. We recommend that you bring jeans
to ride in, boot (tall) socks, along with a good sturdy shoe that has
a heal on it to keep your foot from sliding through the stirrup. Depending
on the time of year, you may need to bring a jacket or sweater, our
evenings are cooler than most guests are used to. It can get hot in
the summer months so shorts for the late afternoons are appropriate.
Don't forget your swimming suit - we go to the lake in July and August
and we have the hot tub to soak in. For the pack trip and cattle drives
you will need warm clothing and a sleeping bag.
Q. What is the weather
like?
A. That all depends on the time of
the year! May is spring and the wild flowers start blooming, the temperature
averages 39 - 69 degrees. June can't decide if it is spring or summer
and the temperature averages 45 - 76 degrees. July we are getting into
summer and can be hot and dry with temperature averages 49 - 85. August
is almost always summer and has temperatures averaging 48 - 84 (sometimes
we can get into the 100's!). September is cooling off and fall is in
the air, leaves may start turning later in the month, with temperatures
averaging 40 - 72. (These are low - high averages).
Our
riding program
is geared to your needs. You can ride in our corral or ride the mountain
trails that surround our guest ranch. If you are a return
guest you can reserve your favorite horse.
Our
ranch is bordered on three sides by national forest land. Check our
weekly activities
schedule for a list of the events to enjoy on or near your own Kootenai
National Forest.
Our log cabins
are named after famous western painters and are tastefully decorated
with art.
The atmosphere is comfortable, with a western feel. Western living and full service mark the accommodations at the LWR Ranch.
