The kids think a ranch comes on salad. Sounds like it’s time to take your city slickers out on the range.
Discover the (not so) wild west at The Flying L Guest Ranch (Wharton’s Dock Road, Bandera; 800-292-5134), two hours southwest of Austin. No spurs required for horseback trail rides, and urban cowboys will get a kick out of putt-putt golf and a water park with slides and shoots. Send buckaroos ages 3-12 to the kids’ club for activities (leatherworking, archery, pony rides) while you sneak off to the spa.
Prefer the plains of Oklahoma? Head north to the Tatanka Ranch (8235 North 48 Road, Stroud; 918-368-2251) outside of Tulsa. Explore trails on foot or horseback, then skim the lake in a kayak or canoe. Amateur fishermen catch on quickly in fully stocked ponds, and gamers go old school in the arcade with foosball and ping-pong.
Making it a vacation everyone’s sure to eat up.
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Crazy Forts
What: The DIY fort-building kit has moseyed into Texas.
Why: For hours of entertainment.
When: Blankets and pillows just won’t cut it.
Where: KidBiz, 8408 Preston Center Plaza (214-692-5437).
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Yoga
What: Prenatal classes are back at Park Cities Yoga.
Why: Stretch your limits.
When: Tues., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.
Where: 5934 Royal Ln., ste. 252 (214-350-2269).
SHOP
Silla Trunk Show
What: See new fall styles of the line’s handmade hair accessories.
Why: Get a head start.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Little Bean, 5308 Junius St. (214-370-9111).