What: Holiday Ride for the Ranch
When: Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7,  2025
Where: D-Bar-A Ranch, Metamora, MI

Get into the Holiday spirit with a ride through the woods.  Fingers crossed a dusting of snow makes it festive! Enjoy a ride through the hills and woods of beautiful D-Bar-A Ranch.  Choose one or both days to ride our trails.  Rent a horse (90 minute guided ride), or bring your own.  Discount for two days.  Consider making it a weekend and renting an Cabin, Campsite, or RV site.

What: Breakfast with Santa
When: Saturday, December 13 8 am – 1 pm
Where: Camp Rotary, Clare, MI

St. Nick is making his way to Camp Rotary – and your family is invited to join him. Can’t make it for breakfast?  No problem!  We’ll be throwing down pancakes through lunch time as well!  Sit down to a holiday meal with the man in red, where kids are guaranteed to have a magical, jolly good time.

What: Spring Fling Ride for the Ranch
When: Saturday, May 16 & Sunday, May 17, 2026
Where: D-Bar-A Ranch, Metamora, MI

Springtime is a great time to get outside and enjoy the budding trees and warmer weather! Enjoy a ride through the hills and woods of beautiful D-Bar-A Ranch.  Choose one or both days to ride our trails.  Rent a horse (90 minute guided ride), or bring your own.  Discount for two days.  Consider making it a weekend and renting an Cabin, Campsite, or RV site.

What: Family Getaway Camp – Memorial Day
When: May 22-25, 2026
Where: Cole Canoe Base, Alger, MI

Weekend of family camping fun!

Open to the public. Included in the package:
A campsite
Three full meals Saturday and Sunday with Breakfast on Monday

Some highlights include:
River Tubing
Archery
Bouldering
Boating on the Bosco Lake
Fishing
Nature Hikes
Outdoor Games
Crafts and much much more!

What: Aloha Summer Ride for the Ranch
When: Saturday, August 15 & Sunday, August 16, 2026
Where: D-Bar-A Ranch, Metamora, MI

One final fling before school is back in session and summer breezes drift away.  Enjoy a ride through the hills and woods of beautiful D-Bar-A Ranch.  Choose one or both days to ride our trails.  Rent a horse (90 minute guided ride), or bring your own.  Discount for two days.  Consider making it a weekend and renting an Cabin, Campsite, or RV site.

What: Family Getaway Camp – Labor Day
When: Sept 4-7, 2026
Where: Cole Canoe Base, Alger, MI

Weekend of family camping fun!

Open to the public. Included in the package:
A campsite
Three full meals Saturday and Sunday with Breakfast on Monday

Some highlights include:
River Tubing
Archery
Bouldering
Boating on the Bosco Lake
Fishing
Nature Hikes
Outdoor Games
Crafts and much much more!

What: Color Ride for the Ranch
When: Saturday, October 10 & Sunday, October 11, 2026
Where: D-Bar-A Ranch, Metamora, MI

The leaves are turning red, orange, and yellow, and the crisp, fall air calls to us to get outside before the flakes start flying.  Enjoy a ride through the hills and woods of beautiful D-Bar-A Ranch.  Choose one or both days to ride our trails.  Rent a horse (90 minute guided ride), or bring your own.  Discount for two days.  Consider making it a weekend and renting an Cabin, Campsite, or RV site.

Registration for the 2026 event opens mid-December 2025

What: Holiday Ride for the Ranch
When: Saturday, December 5 & Sunday, December 6, 2026
Where: D-Bar-A Ranch, Metamora, MI

Get into the Holiday spirit with a ride through the woods.  Fingers crossed a dusting of snow makes it festive! Enjoy a ride through the hills and woods of beautiful D-Bar-A Ranch.  Choose one or both days to ride our trails.  Rent a horse (90 minute guided ride), or bring your own.  Discount for two days.  Consider making it a weekend and renting an Cabin, Campsite, or RV site.

Can’t make it to one of these events, but want to enjoy our great properties?  Consider renting a cabin or campsite at one of our six venues!  Visit Mitten Outdoor Adventures & Events to book your next experience!

Looking for a place to hold your family, business or civic group holiday gathering?  Consider one of our Holiday Party Packages.  Choose from Adventure Point (Grand Rapids), Camp Rotary (Clare), or D-Bar-A Ranch (Metamora) for our Holiday packages.