ZAPATA CAT TLE & BISON RANCH


The call to halt climate change grew even louder over the course of the pandemic, as people began to see the dramatic effects of a sudden curb in emissions.


Owned by The Nature Conservancy, and run by forward thinking Ranchlands founder, Duke Phillips, Colorado's 103,000-acre Zapata Cattle & Bison Ranch is tackling climate change the cowboy way. In this south-central portion of the Centennial State, responsible farming and conscious cattle-grazing work together to conserve the soil and regenerate the earth. Philips' methods are a mirror of pre-settler times when herds of bison (the ranch has a herd of 2,000) would pass through the high plains, their movement mimicking nature, their hoof action an ecosystem process in the same vein as wind, water, and fire. Where the legendary American cowboy, and cowgirl, stands tall, play a part in Zapata's holistic plan and take in the spectacular surrounds, the landscape composed of meadows, wetlands and cottonwood groves, and the property overlooking the Sangre De Cristo mountains and the huge rolling sand dunes of the Great Sand Dunes National Park. Six-nights with Ranch Rider from £2,510pp (no single supplement), the ranch holiday including opportunities to gather cattle and ride alongside the herd of wild bison. The price includes accommodation, meals, most ranch activities and use of ranch facilities, taxes and gratuities. Excludes return flights. Departures May through October.


ARGENTINA'S ESTANCIA LOS POTREROS


Genuine, authentic travel is connected to culture and long held traditions, the benefits of this type of tourism trickling down into local communities. Set on 6,500-acres in a beautiful reserve at the top of the Cordoba hills, Argentina's Estancia Los Potreros is more homestay than farmstay.


A fourth generation, Anglo-Argentine family ranch, the Beggs have lived and worked on the property for over 100 years. An authentic introduction to the gaucho lifestyle, the ranch combines pleasure riding across the pampas with opportunities to rope and round up the 700 strong herd of Aberdeen angus cattle. The weekly Gaucho Games and polo matches offer more in the way of adventure, but for pure exhilaration ride to "The Top of the World, " the highest point on the property, and appreciate the spectacular views out over the Sierra Chicas. Off ranch, the owners support several community projects including a nearby rural school, and they are also working with local authorities to re-introduce endangered wildlife to the Cordoba hills. SAVE 18% or £465pp: Seven night stays during September (known to be one of the best months to travel to Cordoba) with Ranch Rider from £2,080pp (no single supplement) including accommodation, meals, drinks, ranch activities, use of ranch facilities and taxes. Excludes return flight. Full price £2,545pp.


For more information on Ranch Rider contact 020 8776 8709, email ranchrider@frontier-travel.co.uk or visit ranchrider.com.


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