There's simply nothing else like it in all of Southern California
Lost Creek Canyon Ranch
f. 1866
BIRDING TOURS
A tiny Verdin peers curiously from a cluster of yellow wildflowers. These small but striking birds are a joy to spot and a delightful challenge for bird photographers.
Another view of the vibrant Spotted Towhee, this time nestled among pale desert brush. Its flame-orange belly and black hood pop beautifully against the muted landscape.
Birding tour guest enjoying the early morning birding.
A tiny Verdin peers curiously from a cluster of yellow wildflowers. These small but striking birds are a joy to spot and a delightful challenge for bird photographers.
Stubbe Canyon has long been recognized as a major avian flyway for migratory birds. During several weeks in the spring and again in the fall, more than 200 species of birds have been identified by visiting experts. If your passion runs to birding, we suggest a morning tour during those times where you can bring your binoculars and camera and see for yourself. You just might see a species or two that you've never seen before. Offered either as half or full-day tours, with snacks and meals included.
CLASSIC RANCH TOURS
You can arrive as early as 7 am or as late as 12 pm for a half-day tour where you'll be met by our guide and introduced to the ranch's 150 year history. Depending on your arrival time, a continental breakfast or a picnic lunch will get you started where you will plan your visit. You can tour the back country by foot or customized Hummer, participate in the the everyday chores and upkeep of a family ranch, hang out with the animals, pick fruit, birdwatch, do some photography or rockhounding, pan for gold, or just relax with a book and enjoy the spectacular vistas. ... or book a full-day tour and do it all. Either way, good times are guaranteed!
RANCHING LIFE TOURS
For those who want to get dirty, we'll show you how it's done. Every day, the list of things to do to keep the ranch in tip-top shape is long one, and you can help. Learn how to feed the animals, collect eggs, clean pens, and generally care for chickens, horses, goats, and pigs. And what are all those weird looking turkeys doing running around loose? Actually, those are guinea fowl and play an important role in controlling pests. And how about those giant livestock guardian dogs? You'll learn about those too.. and a lot more. Offered either as half- or full-day tours, with snacks and meals included.
SPECIALIZED TOURS
So you're a hardcore birdwatcher who wants to add to your life list. Or maybe you're a serious rockhounder looking to dig up some treasures. Maybe a trail rider with your own horse. Or perhaps you're a budding nature photographer looking to add to your portfolio. All those tours and more are absolutely possible here at Lost Creek Canyon Ranch. Just let us know what you're into, and let's see what we can do.
