An ideal get-away#x2026;quiet, comfortable, close and great eats! Look forward to returning.. Aaron Amy Peavy (Honeymooners from Boulder, CO). BB Cabin Retreat This getaway includes a one night's stay for two in our secluded Cabin Retreat at the base of the Wildcat Hills. If you wish, on the evening of your arrival you can bring your own supper supplies with you to fix in your private kitchen or on the grill or let us arrange your supper in one of our fine local restaurants. Relax after supper by going for a walk, trail ride (on your own horse), or spend your evening watching the cattle and the wildlife from your shady porch. Then close to sunset you'll want to have your camera ready to capture the sun's spectacular display of colors on the horizon. Pick up that book that's been sitting idle on your night stand for months, put a puzzle together, play a game of card or just renew your relationship without the presence of a telephone or television. Enjoy your private bath and comfortable queen size bed for a restful night's sleep. In the morning, awake to your choice of a continental breakfast, a full home-cooked breakfast at the ranch house, or use those delicious farm fresh eggs and other fixin's we supply to make your own masterpiece breakfast. (Beats McDonald's hands down!). BB Cabin Retreat for Two $110/night. 10% Discount for 3 nights or more (not valid on holidays). Each additional Person $20/night (Cabin sleeps 6). Pets - $10/pet/night. Non-smoking facility. Ranch Tour $10 for Adults, $5 for Children. Ranch House BB Guest Rooms A. Indian Room: Queen size bed, Indian decor, view of the Wildcat Hills, shared bath. B. Mom's Memories Room: Queen size bed, couch and other furnishings family memorabilia from the 30's and 40's, shared bath. A family room with western decor and cozy wood stove is available for visiting, reading, playing games, watching TV or just plain relaxing. One Night/Breakfast for Two $90.00. One Night/Breakfast for Single $80.00. No pets permitted at the house (Our two cats live here!). Non-Smoking Facility. Extra Amenities Available Special baskets of flowers, fruit, beverage and cheese, favorite book or magazine for all those special occasions: Birthdays, Anniversaries, Honeymoons or a reward for a Job Well Done! Group Hayrides: (15-25 people). Bird Watching Excursions: will organize to suit each group and occasion Horse and Livestock Boarding Corrals. Please bring your own grain and water buckets. Indoor Stalls. Horse and Pet Policy 1. All horses must have current health papers and negative Coggins test. 2. No stallions, without advance permission. 3. Picketing of horses is not permitted. 4. Horse and pet owners are responsible for misbehavior or damages caused by their animals. 5. Your animals should not disturb others in the cabin or campground. 6. You will be required to sign a release before you unload or ride your horse on the premises. Camping Camping is also available on the ranch near the cabin. (Really convenient for a large family get-together or reunion.) Check In Time: 4-7 pm MT Check Out Time: 11 am MT Reservation Policy All reservations include FREE hiking, trail riding, and non-motorized biking privileges on our 4,000-acre working cattle ranch. (You must bring your own horse and bike.) Reservations are made on a first come first serve basis. Deposit: A 50% deposit is required to hold your reservation. Nonrefundable if not cancelled 30 days prior to reservations. (If you live outside of the USA other arrangements may be made.) Tax: Add 6.5% state tax to the total. Final Payment: Final payment is due at checkout. We accept personal checks, travelers' checks, and cash. Call for reservations (308-783-2885) or email to

Featured in the May 2002 issue of the Country Extra Magazine. We are located along the historic Oregon Trail in the Wildcat Hills of western Nebraska, approximately 20 miles southeast of Scottsbluff. We’re truly Your Vacation Destination! Our 4,000 acre working cattle ranch is so unique and picturesque that we must share it with other lovers of the outdoors. You will be staying in a quaint, secluded cabin retreat or you may choose to stay in our ranch house guest bedrooms with spectacular views of rugged pine dotted bluffs and gorgeous Nebraska sunsets. Come sit on the shady porch and relax as you enjoy the solitude of country life. Awake to the birds chirping and hear mama cows bawling to their baby calves. See a coyote running across the pasture or watch golden eagles soar gracefully over the cliffs. Peek at the moon rising behind Chimney Rock or gaze at the stars on a clear dark night. Ride or hike within sight of deer, antelope, turkey, rabbit, coyote, eagle, and many more of nature's choice wildlife. You'll cover terrain dotted with fragrant evergreens, unusual rock formations, and panoramic views that stretch for miles. Don't forget your camera! We offer a choice of a home-cooked breakfast, continental breakfast, or furnish you with the fixins for a full breakfast, including farm fresh eggs to do it yourself in your own private little kitchen. All reservations include hiking and trail riding privileges (with your own horses) on our 4,000 acres of scenic, meandering trails. Corrals and stalls are available nearby. The setting alone of the Flying Bee Ranch would have been reason enough to visit. We felt as if we were staying in the middle of a western movie set surrounded by the sculpted buttes, mesas, and rugged Wildcat Hills. The beauty of your ranch is truly awesome. -Linda Ellison (Silverspring, MD). Go 4 1/2 miles south of Hwy 92 at McGrew on County Road 34, east 1/2 mile on County Road 42 Location Coordinates N 41° 41.025' W 103° 24.944'. This cedar cabin has one bedroom with a queen size bed and two sets of bunk beds to accomodate as many as 6 people comfortably. A full private bath is included. Kick back and relax in the shade of the front porch. Visitors can hash up their own country breakfast in the cabin's kitchen.. Enjoy a mouthwatering T-Bone steak or possibly a hamburger right off the grill of our picnic area. Comfortable accomodations await you in our guest cabin. Bunkbeds are a favorite with the kids or for those who want to feel like a kid. Absorb the beauty of this area surrounding historic Chimney Rock and the rugged Wildcat Hills. The 2 guest bedrooms in our ranch home can accomodate 2 people each with queen beds and a shared bath. Enjoy the panoramic view from our unique ranch house. You'll rest peacefully in our comfortable guest bedroom decorated in American Indian motif. Guests of the Ranch House may enjoy their meals in our dining room. Visit and relax in our family room with western decor. Go back in time to the 30's 40's in our Mom's Memories bedroom. We loved staying in your unique ranch home. How welcome we felt when we first walked into the guest area to discover the fruit basket on the table and the spacious, handsome bedrooms and bath. We relished talking with you both, snacking on your delicious beef jerky and summer sausage treats, while watching the evening shadows slide over Chimney Rock.. David and Linda Jessup (Loveland, C0). Flying Bee Ranch 6755 Road 42 Bayard, NE 69334 phone: 308-783-2885

quaint secluded cabin has breathtaking views of the rugged bluffs and gorgeous Nebraska sunsets. It has complete cooking and bathroom facilities and sleeps six people comfortably. With a shady porch, barbeque grill, and picnic area, this cabin retreat makes a wonderful place to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy the. Camping Treat yourself to a small, out of the way, but easily accessible, campground where you can be close to Mother Nature. Wake to the sounds of birds chirping or spot a coyote running across the pasture in the early morning light. Spend your evenings watching the sun set behind the bluffs and study the stars at night. You may even hear a mother cow bawl to her baby calf. Go for a challenging hike, bike or trail ride on our 4,000 acre ranch. The camping area for RVs and campers offers of the Wildcat Hills in a rugged atmosphere, unlike the concrete and pavement of other campgrounds. We have 20 30 amp electric hookups and water hydrants nearby, but most sites are rather primitive for a real back to nature camping experience. A relaxing picnic area with barbeque grill is provided for your convenience. (Sorry, we do not presently have a shower/bath house.). The beauty of the panhandle of Nebraska has been a well kept secret. For folks who enjoy getting just a bit off the beaten track, the rewards of discovering the Flying Bee Ranch are great. We were delighted to find modern-day comfort on the state-of-the-art Beefmaster cattle ranch, which still works cattle the old-fashioned way.. Linda Ellison (Silverspring, MD). Go 4 1/2 miles south of Hwy 92 at McGrew on County Road 34, east 1/2 mile on County Road 42 Location Coordinates N 41° 41.025' W 103° 24.944' also check out our. Trail Riding Hiking

Want to see what it takes to run a working cattle ranch in the Wildcat Hills of Western Nebraska? The Flying Bee Ranch is the place to be. It's located near the historic Oregon Trail and Chimney Rock. Start the day by helping us bottle-feed an orphan ride with us in our RTV or pickup for 3-4 hours, as we're off to the pastures to check the cows and calves. baby calf nursing its mama calves romp and play just like little children. Have your picture taken with our oxen, and feed him right out of your hand. are operating properly to provide water for our livestock. Here you might get a glimpse of a coyote darting across the pasture or a golden eagles soaring overhead. A raptor may swoop down to capture its prey or a flock of turkey could saunter down the draw. The mule deer may peek at you through the brush with great curiosity and the antelope just might be grazing on the hay field. Many of our short grass prairie birds can be spotted sitting on the barbwire fences right along the road. The recently reintroduced Big Horn Sheep will look like rocks on the side of the hill from a distance. Traveling through our ranch you'll experience the wide-open spaces of our rolling short grass prairie as well as the steep rugged pine-dotted bluffs of the Wildcat Hills. Some real spectacular scenery! Learn the details of our cow/calf operation and what it takes to maintain our livestock and work with Mother Nature. Hear the history of the ranch from the homestead days to the present and walk away with a new appreciation for the beef on your table. Move your mouse over the highlighted words in BOLD throughout the text to the left as you read the story. Click Thumbnails to Enlarge. Limited to 4 adults or a family of 5. Working Ranch Half-Day Tour: Children under 12: $20. Required attire: close-toed shoes, long pants, and hat for sun protection Water and snack provided. Short Ranch Tour (45 - 60 minutes): (If you're short on time). Children under 12: $5/person. Stay in our secluded at the base of the Wildcat Hills. One bedroom sleeps six with a kitchen and full bath. Request BB service or do your own cooking. A picnic area and charcoal grill are available for your use. $110/night/two Bed Breakfast Cabin ($20/additional person $10/pets). $85/night/two Cabin Rental Only ($10/additional person or pet). $75/night/two Cabin Rental for Horse Boarders ($10/additional person or pet) accommodations are two guest rooms at the house with a shared bath for $90/night for two. we can provide you with an electric and water hookup ($20/night) or a dry camping spot ($18/night) near the scenic rugged pine-dotted bluffs.

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Luggage storage
 Breakfast may be served in the room
 Camping and RSV park on grounds
 Credit cards accepted
 Dinner may be served in the room
 Games room
 Heating
 Access to internet
 Kitchen
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Pets are accepted
 Quiet surroundings
 Clock/radio
 Fridge
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 TV sets in rooms
 Cheques accepted
 Common room with a TV set