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From sun up to sundown, you'll find plenty to do at the T-A Ranch.  You can ride, fish, hike, pitch horseshoes, target shoot, mountain bike, and so much more. Guests say the riding program is one of the best in the West.  Depending upon your abilities, you can trot, lope, or gallop with your horse across our rangeland.   It's riding as it should be -- rider and horse in a free setting.  You're also welcome to refine your skills in the arena, or try your hand at barrel racing and team penning. If there's a cowboy inside you, you'll find him at the T-A. 
The wranglers on staff not only to teach riding skills and horse care, but guide guests in ranch work as well.  For example, you can gather and move cattle, check fences and water, and help with haying  operations. And should you be here during calving season, roundups, or branding, you're welcome to join in.  In other words, you can experience the real West at the T-A!

Fishing - Fish for trophy brown and rainbow trout at the Johnson County T-A Ranch or head to the Big Horn Mountains for high-country fishing.
Here's what some of our guests have said...
"I wasn't used to trout snapping my leaders with just a toss of their head. I had to replace my 4-5# test leaders to handle the lunker trout in the reservoir, but it was fun to watch the beautiful rainbows as they ran away with my broken line." R. Giles

Hiking - There are quite a few hiking opportunities here at the ranch and elsewhere. Some of the most popular off-ranch sites are:
Hole-in-the-Wall
Without a doubt, our favorite spot can be found in the famed Hole-in-the-Wall valley where we hike down to the Middle Fork of Powder River to explore the outlaw caves. It is a challenging jaunt through some of the most scenic and wild country the West offers. And beginning this year, we will be offering another trip where guests will be able to hike to the actual notch down through which outlaws entered the valley! See the "News" section for an update and photos.

Crazy Woman Canyon
The canyon is about five miles from the ranch. Here you'll find intriguing geology, bountiful wildlife, and pine-scented air.
Gardner Mountain
Located in the Big Horn Mountains, this hike winds along the ridge top for six miles, offering spectacular views of the Powder River country to the east and Hole-in-the-Wall valley to the south. The walking is fairly easy and you dictate the distance to be covered. Petroglyphs, an ancient eagle trap, and an ice cave are among the things to see for the truly adventurous. This is such a remote area that chances are good we won't see any other people on our walk.

The T-A Ranch offers various historic/scenic tours. Some of these excursions are:
Hole-in-the-Wall
Our favorite tour! Behind the massive Red Wall, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid would lay low while planning their next bank or train robbery.
You'll also see a buffalo jump and Indian petroglyphs / pictographs dating back 1500 years. Then hike down a steep canyon to see outlaw caves. Later, enjoy a picnic back on top of the canyon wall as hawks soar in a wind-swept blue sky.

Come feel what it was like to live in the Old West. Each room is warm, inviting and steeped in history.
The buildings are the originals from 1880's, and each one has been faithfully restored right down to the wallpaper.
There are 15 sleeping rooms that will accommodate up to 30 people. All guest rooms have a private bathroom. Without a television, radio or even telephone in the redesigned guest rooms, unwanted distractions can't find you.
Each building has a beautiful common area, spacious front porch and a kitchenette with microwave, laundry facilities, coffee maker and fridge for late night snacking.
Televisions, VCRs, telephones, internet access are available at our conference center for those wanting modern connections.

The Ranch History
The history of the Old West is filled with battles:  Indians vs. soldiers,  lawmen vs. outlaws, settlers  vs. raw nature.  But in the cold spring of 1892, a different kind of battle was about to reach its peak.
A group of cattle barons and their hired guns had just set out to eliminate any threat to their control of the Powder River country  by hunting down all suspected "rustlers." However, the hunters quickly became the hunted when an angry posse of Johnson County residents got wind of the plan and pinned the "invaders" down at their refuge, the T-A Ranch.
So began the climactic battle of the Johnson County War, a conflict that pitched cowboy against cowboy and neighbor against neighbor in an episode that continues to intrigue western historians to this day. In 1991, the Madsens bought the T-A Ranch. They restored the Victorian buildings and now share the beauty and history of this place with others.  Today, the T-A Ranch is open to those of you wanting to enjoy a western vacation, family reunion, or business retreat. It should be noted that this is not a resort with swimming pools, tennis courts, and crowds of people -- the touristy West can be found elsewhere. But if you're seeking the real West, a slower pace, with wonderful food, accommodations, and activities, the T-A is your destination.

This trip includes and can accommodate special dietary requests.

Passports
Valid passport required by all nationals referred to in the chart ; validity varies - for most countries the passport must be valid for at least six months from the date on which the holder enters the USA. If not, the holder will be admitted until the expiration date on the passport; check with the embassy (see Contact Addresses).
Passport Note
(a) For nationals included in the Visa Waiver Program (see below), passports must be valid for at least 90 days from date of entry.
(b) All travellers entering the USA under the Visa Waiver Program require individual machine-readable passports. Children included on a parent's passport also now require their own machine-readable passport. Travellers not in possession of machine-readable passports will require a valid USA entry visa.
(c) Passports issued on or after 26 October 2005 will need to have a biometric identifier in order for the holder to travel visa free under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Machine-readable passports issued between 26 October 2005 and 25 October 2006 require a digital photograph printed on the data page or an integrated chip with information from the data page. Machine-readable passports issued on or after 26 October 2006 will require an integrated chip with information from the data page (e-passport).

The US has announced new measures that require all travellers to provide details online 72 hours prior to travel.
ESTA: The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) came into force on 12 January 2009. It is a fully automated, electronic system for screening passengers before they begin travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program. ESTA applications must be submitted at least 72 hours before travel to the USA. Some websites may charge you for the service but you can apply online for free at www.dhs.gov. The granting of an ESTA does not guarantee entry to the USA.

New Requirements for Travellers: As of 23 January 2007 all persons, including US citizens, travelling by air between the USA and Canada, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda are required to present a valid passport, or other approved document, when entering or re-entering the USA. Similar requirements for those travelling by land or sea will be introduced on 1 June 2009.

For further details about the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, visit the website of the US Department of State: (website: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html).

Visas
Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days except:
1. nationals of Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Hungary, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania and Slovak Republic, who do require a visa.
Visa Note
(a) Landed Immigrants of Canada and British residents of Bermuda who are citizens of, and have valid passports from, Commonwealth countries or Ireland are not eligible to enter the USA without a visa. (b) All passengers using US airports for transit purposes are required to obtain a transit visa. This does not affect qualified travellers travelling visa free under the Visa Waiver Program. (d) To qualify for visa-free travel under the Visa Waiver Program, nationals must travel on a valid passport, for holiday, transit or business purposes only and for a stay not exceeding 90 days. (e) Passengers must have the full address and ZIP code of where they are staying in the USA to be able to fully complete the I-94W form. Note: Airlines are also required to collect passenger details, including the address of their first night's accommodation in the USA, before they board the aircraft. (f) 2. Holders of UK passports with the endorsement British Subject, British Dependent Territories Citizen, British Protected Person, British Overseas Citizen or British National (Overseas) Citizen do not qualify for the Visa Waiver Program. A passport which states holder has right of abode or indefinite leave to remain in the UK does not qualify for visa free travel. (g) A visa does not expire with the expiry of the holder’s passport. An unexpired, endorsed visa in an expired passport may be presented for entry into the USA, as long as the visa itself has not been cancelled, is undamaged, is less than 10 years old and is presented with a valid non-expired passport, provided that both passports are for the same nationality. (h) Nationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
Types of Visa and Cost
Tourist, Business, Transit and Student: US$131.
Validity
Visas may be used for travel to the USA until the date it expires. Some visas are valid for multiple entries. The length of stay in the USA is determined by US immigration officials at the time of entry but is generally six months; there is, however, no set time.
Applications to:
Embassy or consulate (see Contact Addresses).
Working Days Required
Usually five after interview. Some cases may take up to 12 weeks – check with embassy/consulate.