Located just East of Pendleton in Adams, Oregon, you’ll find the historic Bar M Ranch; a family owned Dude Ranch bursting with down-home hospitality yet rich in American history.

REBECCA WHITMORE: BAR M HAS HAD TWO PRESIDENTS STAY HERE. IT WAS A POST OFFICE AT ONE TIME, PONY EXPRESS, STAGECOACH STOP. A PLACE WHERE BARN DANCES WERE FAMOUS. It was back in 1864, when weary stagecoach travelers first stopped at the Ranch for rest and relaxation. Nearly a century and a half later, that tradition continues today, although theses days that stagecoach has been traded in for the family SUV.

Different trails are available to keep riders of all skill levels comfortable…For some guests of the Bar M, this may be their first time out on a horse. Mealtime at the Bar M is down home cooking served in a casual family-friendly atmosphere. From freshly baked bread, and cakes to traditional western ranch fare.

Follow the walking bridge over the clear and inviting river to a large swimming pool kept at a comfortable 86 degrees. The pool is fed by natural mineral hot springs flowing right down from the Mountain. Folks are also encouraged to bring their bikes or if it gets chilly, there’s always the Recreation Barn to maybe shoot some hoops or try your hand at a little ping-pong back at the Ranch House.   So whether you’re coming for a week or just for dinner; stay a spell at the Bar M Dude Ranch in Adams, Oregon to make your next vacation experience a relaxing one and as they say in these parts…Happy Trails.