Empire Ranch redux

the pump

The pump
Empire Ranch, Sonoitas, Arizona

outside stable

I found the rest of my Empire Ranch photos 🤦 I knew I had some better shots of the old ranch.

stable tight

The old stables were very picturesque.

coral

There are still cattle on the ranch. And I think they have some festivals here. They may even still work the cattle with horses sometimes. But no one lives on the ranch anymore.

dark sky

The cowboys show up in pick up trucks pulling horse trailers.

horse shoe

Then unload the horses and get to work.

old fence posts

These old fences remember the good old days 😆

mesquite

They just worked around this old mesquite tree when putting up the fence around the corral.

trail

At one time there was a visitors center and historical trail.

Site map

Most of the buildings are still here but not maintained like they used to be.

Ranch sign

Still have this killer ranch sign though 🙂 complete with their brands.

scenery

And the scenery is still as awesome as ever.

yard

We were the only one around. Which added to the feeling of visiting a bygone era.

ranch buildings

Cool to see the old buildings and imagine the past...

foundation

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What an awesome looking place.

Thanks. Made me want a cowboy hat but I don't think I could pull that off haha

Cool place to wander around and see the old structures and fencing.
Have a lovely day 👋🏻😊

Thanks. Its along way from your home in the snowy North haha

Very cool walk in this old ranch. I love the iron gate, so beautiful.
Have a great day

Thanks. That iron gate was very well done. So well done it was almost out of place since they haven't kept everything else up haha