Attractions & Activities
Fun for all ages!
Bonito City Gunfight
Just before supper, trouble breaks out in Bonito City when two outlaws role into town. Before too much of a ruckus, Sheriff Greg does his best to run these hoodlums out of town.
INCLUDED WITH TICKET PURCHASE.
Sheriff Greg’s Jail
A great spot for Outlaws, In-Laws, the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly to snap some pics of friends and relations (and sometimes strangers) is Sheriff Greg’s Jail. Just make sure your picture doesn’t end up on a wanted poster!
INCLUDED WITH TICKET PURCHASE.
Pony Express Ride
On October 26, 1861, the last Pony Express message was delivered from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California, by horseback in under 10 days. The Express is now gone but we still have the pony to ride here at the Flying J Ranch. Cowboys and cowgirls age 12 and under can ride the Flying J’s pony or horse.
$5 PER RIDE
Cattle Roping
The cattle didn’t always want to get along on the trail so cowboys became skilled in roping the disagreeable bovines. Roping continues today in rodeo competitions around the west. You and your young’uns can test your skill on a roping dummy at the Flying J Kid’s Corral.
INCLUDED WITH TICKET PURCHASE.
Fiddle Side Show
The Flying J Wranglers have some of the best bluegrass and western pickers this (and that) side of the Mississippi! At the Fiddle Side Show, we turn em’ loose for an outdoor acoustic set under the pines. Grab a cup of cowboy coffee and enjoy the some of the finest live music New Mexico has to offer!
INCLUDED WITH TICKET PURCHASE.
Gold Panning
The lure of gold brought prospectors to New Mexico as well as California. Most went home with tales of adventure in the west but with empty pockets. Now your lil’ prospectors can try their hand at panning for gold. Any “gold” they find is theirs to take home as a souvenir from Bonita City.
INCLUDED WITH TICKET PURCHASE.
Blacksmith
Visit the Flying J Ranch Blacksmith to learn how pioneers and westerners fashioned iron to make the tools needed to survive and tame the wild, wild west.
INCLUDED WITH TICKET PURCHASE.
Teepee
The Native American culture has had a profound influence on life in New Mexico. The Ranch’s TeePee contains Native American artifacts and a short audio presentation on the history of the local Mescalero tribe.
INCLUDED WITH TICKET PURCHASE.
The Bonita City shops are open from 5:30 pm until supper. The Flying J Stores are full of souvenirs, jewelry, western toys, t-shirts, and gifts handmade in New Mexico. Look for popguns, six-shooters, “Woody” hats, rocks, and rattlesnake eggs for the kids. And old west collectibles and jewelry for adults.
