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On 13,000 acres in Wyoming’s North Platte River Valley, The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch, a new getaway spot for outdoor-lovers, opens on June 16. The expansive property accommodates everything from big game hunting, horseback riding, shooting and archery, simulated golf, a spa, and a library.

San Diego’s Grand Del Mar resort recently opened the Equestrian Center—a 4,100-acre reserve with 37 miles of trails for horseback riding lessons, rides, and other programs. Its activities range from a 15-minute pony ride for $25 to a three-hour class covering barn safety, horse grooming and bathing, riding pointers, games, ...