Cher Stroben
On May 22, the S.O.B. (SaddleBrooke Off-Road Bunch) jeepers were exploring again. This time we checked out the Empire Ranch and Total Wreck Mine in the Sonoita area. The ranch was first homesteaded by William Wakefield in 1871. It’s now run by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management & Empire Ranch Foundation. They lease the land and use of the headquarters to the Donaldson family. You can tour the old homestead for free and drive the ranch. We got to see cowboys finishing up their cattle run as we started our drive. We had 11 jeeps and 18 jeepers, and it was grand. With two unexpected turns we had fun adventures. You never know what will happen on a run!
Check out the Empire Ranch Foundation and learn about the things you can enjoy there; reservations are required. Learn more at empireranchfoundation.org, email [email protected], or call 888-364-2829.