Outstanding stables Great trails and instructors…read moreA very enjoyable ride at a good price

Our 6 and 8 yr old grandkids loved this. The horses were in excellent shape…read more The instructors could not be any nicer and informative.

Amazing horseback riding stable! I love riding here, and they have wonderful horses. I love this…read moreplace and can't wait to start riding again next fall!

5 stars! I remember when I used to ride horses in my 20s, before we had to move. And finally, I'm…read morestarting back up--Western style, baby! I rode a horse named Sunney (or Sonney, something like that), and he was slower than me. However, that was perfect. Now that I've gotten back into horseback riding, thanks to Andy and Chrissy, I can finally remember my youth. Thank you so much to you both for reminding me of it.

I was a boarder at Southern Pines for over 5 years while I lived in Naples. Sharon and Ray are…read moreamazing people who care deeply for the animals in their care! Their farm is very relaxed and tranquil and it was my happy place away from the stresses of work! This barn is a little piece of country in the busy city of Naples. The horses get all day turnout and the ring to ride in is large and well taken care of. There also was never any flooding no matter how much it rained in the summer. The other boarders are great and I loved our little barn family. It was a small drama free facility that I would highly recommend for anyone looking for a well priced barn for their giant fur baby!

Friendly, laid back & knowledgeable. Sharon is compassionate and truly cares for all the animals…read more The barn is quaint, cute and the grounds stay dry all year long too! Gina, provides horseback riding lessons to all disciplines & ages. Nothing but positives comments for this Equestrian Boarding Facility.

The tram is a section of South Eastern Goldengate estates on a sand trail road it is clear and used…read moreby old and young depending on the time or day of the week. They must have had a bad fire last summer because when I returned I noticed plenty of scorching and plenty of new growth. There are a few ways to get here. If you need directions to the tram chances you probably shouldn't be out here. People use this road for riding motocross, ATV, riding horses. On certain nights the police will be down to observe and some times they break up parties. Which leads to piles of bottles and cans. Off road conditions range from dry, dusty to muddy in some parts. A great time for simple affordable fun. Sand can be really soft and ATV or 4x4 truck or SUV is mandatory or you will get stuck in about 3 main areas. Trails run all the way to 75. While out you may see cows, deer, wild hogs, coyote, bobcats, and turkey. I've noticed more people seem to care about cleaning up the clutter as it's far more easier to clean your own cans. Bottles should not be left out there since many people are barefoot and tires are not inexpensive. If the owners of this land seen the amount of trash left by the lazy idiots I would not feel so bad if they fenced it to keep the trespassers out. Remember how bad luck prairie got closed? It can happen again here.

i love the tram it's super fun nothing better than the tram! Riding is just the best when your with…read morethe fam and friends! highly reccomd

I took my 4 year old daughter there plenty times and always had a phenomenal experience. Very…read moreprofessional and just overall welcoming. You'll feel like part of the family and always leave with a smile. I personally feel it will be a great experience for all ages and experience levels.

Attended the gala of Royal Horses today. Big waste of money. Paid $100.00 for vip seats…read more Attendant said the first row was vip. No seats available. He was no help had an Attitude of I don't care. People who didn't pay for VIP were sitting in VIP. Also parking was horrendous. Had to park on street and walk a long distance. No accommodations for handicapped people! Don't waste your money on this place

We spent about two hours at Pepper Ranch Preserve enjoying the majestic display of Southeastern…read moreSunflowers. The preserve was open for a weekend in October to view the sunflowers. Once in the preserve the roads are not paved and can be muddy, I have a low car and there was one area I was a little nervous about, but we did not have any problems. We were given a map of the preserve at the entrance where we checked in and the pleasant worker suggested the best location to see the flowers. The preserve is open weekends November through May except when there is hunting. There are camping sites available. There are hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails. The preserve is quite a distance off Alligator Alley, but it was worth the time to get there. I would definitely return.

I lived in Immokalee for over 17 years and never visited this place. Of course, not sure how long…read moreit has been open to the public either, but for these special weekends, they open up an area where a species of wild sunflowers abound. You check in at the welcome center and it's completely FREE. You are given a map and allowed to drive your vehicle down the path. It's not paved and can get muddy if it has rained a lot, but it's worth the drive. You might see birds, snakes, alligators and cattle, but during a particular season you can see these beautiful flowers all over the place. If you are into nature, biking and hiking, then this is a place to visit. Get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy some country time.

CREW is the acronym for the sixty thousand acre Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed. The CREW…read moreLand & Water Trust was established in 1989 as a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to purchase land, manage it, and offer public outreach. The CREW project includes parts of southern Lee and northern Collier Counties in southwest Florida. The Corkscrew Marsh, Bird Rookery Swamp, Flint Pen Strand, Camp Keais Strand, and the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary are all CREW lands. Fifty-five thousand acres of CREW land is in preservation and it provides flood protection, water filtration and important aquifer recharge. They would like to purchase even more land in order to preserve natural resources such as water and to offer protection for wildlife. I have been fortunate enough to explore several of the CREW properties and each is a treasure of native plants and animals and unspoiled wilderness. The CREW Cypress Dome Trails is also known as Gate 5. A cypress dome is a swamp that has mainly pond cypress and bald cypress trees. Tall trees are at the center with smaller trees at the edge which creates a dome effect. The moist environment is also ideal for other plants, shrubs, and trees. The dome removes carbon emissions and stores water, recharges the aquifer, and provides drinking water. In the dome you can expect to find flatwoods salamanders, white ibis, and wood storks. Be aware that black bears and panthers also live here. There are six miles of loop trails that traverse through pine flatwoods, oak hammocks, wet prairie, popash slough, and two cypress domes. Trails are flat grass and sand. The trail connects to the Caracara Prairie Preserve which is owned and maintained by Conservation Collier. A $3 cash donation is suggested for use of the trail. Trail maps are located at the trailhead along with one port-a-potty. Bring your own water.This trail allows horseback riding With a free special use license from South Florida Water Management. During my visit it was hunting season. Although I didn't hear any shots being fired all of the signs about it made me feel nervous. I went down the trail a way before becoming uncomfortable and deciding to head back. I don't know why they allow the shooting of migratory birds. I can't imagine flying 1,500 miles to Florida to get shot by a hunter. SMH. The only thing I want to shoot birds with is my camera. I'll be back after hunting season. Hopefully some birds will have survived the hunt.

This beautiful nature preserve is home to a variety of really cool native species (both plants and…read moreanimals) which makes for an adventurous hike! The camping site is also a calming space to practice yoga under the trees, which was a nice way to unwind from the long hike through the trails. I will definitely be coming back here. * Tip: hike barefoot, it feels great!! *