Getting outside with friends or family is one of the best ways to enjoy a ranch vacation in California. The weather is beautiful, and there is an abundance of space to explore when you stay on Rankin Ranch. 

One popular way to fill your afternoon with hours of fun is to get everyone together for outdoor yard games. So we’ll walk you through some of the most popular and fun yard games that you can play with your family outdoors at Rankin Ranch.

Best Outdoor Yard Games

Yard games are a great way to pass the time, compete in friendly competition, and bond with family. Here are some fun things to do outdoors when you stay at Rankin Ranch.

• Cornhole: This is probably one of the most popular yard games to play with anyone. Anyone, regardless of skill level or age, can toss bags back and forth and have hours of fun. It’s also a fun game for making a variety of friendly bets and testing your accuracy.
• Ladder Ball: A lively lawn game where competitors toss bolas toward a tiered ladder in hopes of catching a rung.  It blends coordination and strategy, with each throw building suspense as the bolas swing and wrap.  Easy to learn and endlessly replyable, it’s a crowd-pleaser that brings out friendly competition and plenty of laughs.
• Horseshoes: This classic game is perfect for a ranch setting. It’s a game of skill and concentration. The simplicity of the equipment and the satisfying “clink” of a ringer make it timeless fun for all ages. Practice up for the tournament at the meadow BBQ.
• Giant Jenga: Taking the beloved stacking game and scaling it up turns it into a captivating outdoor challenge. The anticipation and tension as the tower grows taller and the blocks shift make for thrilling moments, especially when the tower finally comes crashing down.
• Scavenger Hunt: People love to solve riddles and seek out treasures in a new environment. A scavenger hunt can test your puzzle-solving, patience, and keen eyes throughout the acres of Rankin Ranch.

Hours Of Fun Under The Sun

Enjoy the beautiful outdoors with friends and family while playing one or more of these yard games. By booking directly with Rankin Ranch, you are buying yourself a ticket to the great outdoors. Play yard games, hike, fish, ride a horse, and so much more on the ranch. 

We are the oldest and largest family-owned dude ranch in California. For six generations, the Rankin family has managed the vast 31,000-acre cattle ranch. Book now by visiting our website or calling us directly at 1-661-867-2511.