Horseback Riding

M Diamond Ranch. Ride on horseback through varied terrain for views of red rocks and the Verde Valley with wranglers at the M Diamond Ranch. One- and two-hour trail rides, as well as cowboy cookouts, are offered, starting at $75. 3255 FR 618, Verde, Arizona, 86335. 928/300–6466; www.sedonahorsebackrides.com.

Trail Horse Adventures. Among the tour options at Trail Horse Adventures are a midday ride with picnic and a ride along the Verde River to Native American cliff dwellings. Rides range from $65 for an hour to $135 for a three-hour ride with lunch. Pony rides for the youngest wranglers are also available. Dead Horse Ranch State Park, 675 Dead Horse Ranch Rd., Cottonwood, Arizona, 86326. 928/634–5276; www.trailhorseadventures.com.