Buffaloes in the Backyard :)

The place where we stayed for a week, during this breathtaking road trip to Utah & Arizona -  "Zion Mountain Ranch" (ZMR) -  turned out to be the highlight of the vacation. Credit goes to Sheila for picking up this place out of so many options :))

To start with, it was centrally located and that made it easy for us to do our day trips to Bryce & Antelope canyons
and be back  in the evening.  ZMR, is a real working Ranch with log cabins built on a rolling hillside for guests to stay
and enjoy the nature. The ranch was surrounded by a  forest, a  deep canyon and a mountain on 3 sides.

The 2-story log home we stayed with Siva's family, was nicely located overlooking the meadows and the mountain range.

The ranch had a big herd of Buffaloes roaming the rolling meadows behind the cabin.

A small watering hole is located right behind the cabin and the Buffaloes would all gather there to drink water.

Any time we were relaxing in the cabin or return from our excursions in to Zion, we started looking for the Buffaloes. 
For the week we stayed at ZMR,  we all became very close to and fond of the Buffaloes.

Swetha, Shreya & Riya running back to the house after a Buffalo viewing session :))

Everyday during the morning,  a herd of Deer came across from the forest and surrounded our cabin to graze in the grass.  The ranch also has plenty of horses and 2 cute ponies for guests to go riding on the horses. One of the many best things I loved about staying in ZMR is the "Pristine and Crystal Clear" night skies.

More on the Deers, Horseback rides and clear skies on upcoming posts :))