This summer, plan to visit a place that will take you far from the cares and worries of your everyday life. This little ranch in Scenic, South Dakota is the perfect retreat if you’re looking for some peace and quiet.
You’ll find Circle View Ranch in the little town of Scenic, just five miles from Badlands National Park.
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This little guest ranch offers some of South Dakota’s most iconic scenery.
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The Kruse family owns and operates this ranch; Philip was born and raised here. They’ll make you feel right at home and welcome you as though you were family.
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The 3,000-acre ranch is located alongside the White River, and this rural scene just begs to be photographed.
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Circle View is a working cattle ranch. You can’t get any more South Dakotan than this picturesque place.
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The red barn and bright yellow chicken coop house the burros and chickens.
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You can take part in the everyday operations of the ranch if you’d like. Feed the chickens, collect the eggs, and say hello to the burros.
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You’ll enjoy the game room, which offers several different family activities.
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Stay overnight in the main lodge, where you’ll snuggle into comfy beds and have access to wi-fi and a fully-stocked guest kitchen.
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For a more private, rustic experience, check out one of the three guest cabins. The historic Hamm Cabin was built in 1880 and is pretty rustic, with an outhouse and no indoor plumbing. The other two cabins are more modern, with private baths, AC/heat and kitchenettes.
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In the morning, you’ll be treated to a farmhouse breakfast with fresh farm eggs, whole-wheat blueberry pancakes, bacon, sausage, coffee cake and more.
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If you’re looking for some peace and quiet on the prairie, this place is exactly what you need.
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For more details about the ranch, visit its website, and follow the ranch on Facebook for the latest update. Would you ever consider spending time on a working cattle ranch like Circle View Guest Ranch?
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