Big Ben Franklin, the gentle giant Mammoth Jack donkey at Desert Rose Ranch.
Glenn Franco Simmons
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July 8, 2026
Desert Rose Ranch Whimsy
Settle in at whimsically crafted picnic tables, hop aboard donkey-led carriage rides, try your hand at authentic gold panning, embark on artifact scavenger hunts and admire masterful woodcarvings. You can do all this and much more at Gold Hill’s Desert Rose Ranch.