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The Sun City Ranch is located 2 miles northwest of the quaint community of Sun City in Barber County, Kansas. Located near the beautiful Medicine River (named for it's healing water qualities) the ranch encompasses 1016 acres of varied habitat. The ranches include lush wheat and alfalfa fields, Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) grassland, prairie meadows, deep wooded canyons, ponds, springs and caves. A favorite habitat for white tail deer, occasional mule deer, Rio Grande turkeys, wild hogs, bobwhite quail, ring neck pheasants, rabbits, coyotes, bob cats and possibly mountain lions. The only public road on the Sun City Ranch passes along the south side for a distance of about a mile. This is the scenic Medicine River Road that takes travelers from Sun City to the Belvidere Road.

The South Ranch, located a few miles south of Sun City covers another 1340 acres of land that is free of all public roads. It shares many of the same types of habitat and wildlife as the Sun City ranch, as well as spring fed streams for fishing.

Both ranches offer the opportunity to participate in trophy hunts, trail rides, canyon hiking, trail bike riding, ATV riding, photography, wildlife and bird watching, rock collecting or just enjoying the quiet of a Barber County evening. The ranches offer accomodations at the Sun City Ranch Bunk House, Aunt Ruth's Home in Sun City, Ruth's Rest Haven Cabin at the South Ranch and the Parsonage in nearby Wilmore, Kansas.

Those that choose to come to the ranch for a stay are surprised by the beauty of the Red Hills area. The Gypsum Hills Scenic Byway west of Medicine Lodge is called by many one of the best kept secrets in Kansas.

The first Saturday night of many months offers the opportunity to enjoy the Wilmore Opry where good down home music and comedy are enjoyed by audiences of all ages.

Others may enjoy a chance to belly up to the bar at Buster's Saloon in Sun City. Buster's is famous for their mammoth mugs of red beer, great steaks and mouth watering barbequed ribs. Friday and Saturday nights often brings live entertainment to the stage. Every trip to Buster's is a learning experience, with historic pictures, memorabilia, oddities such as the two headed calf and other items of interest. Many enjoy a trip through the antique store that is situated just to the west of Buster's.

During their stay in the area many visitors enjoy learning about the Indian Peace Treaty Pageant which will be held in late September 2011 in Medicine Lodge

Sun City and Barber County are rich in history and were home to the McLain's Roundup which was located just south of the Medicine River near Sun City. Much of the history of the area has been preserved by noted historian and musician, Jerry Ferrin of Arizona.

Sun City Ranch

The following are a few pictures taken at the Sun City Ranch which encompases 1016 acres of land. There is a nice mix of pasture, wheat, alfalfa and CRP fields to attract and keep wildlife in the area year round.

Those enjoying the Sun City Ranch will be able to stay at the newly restored, 3 bedroom - 1 bathroom Sun City Ranch Bunk House which is equipped to sleep 6 to 9 people.

The following are a few wildlife pictures taken at the Sun City Ranch.

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Aerial Photograph - Sun City Ranch

South Ranch

The following are a few pictures taken at the South Ranch. This ranch encompases 1340 acres and is divided into an 800 acre tract on the east, where the Rest Haven Cabin is located and a 540 acre tract further west, where the 80 acre wheat field and Railroad Box Car Blind are located. Both tracts are isolated from all public roads and are accesible only by private pasture trails.

The following are a few pictures of Aunt Ruth's 3 bedroom - 1 bathroom home located in Sun City, Kansas and which is used to house those enjoying the South Ranch. The house is equipped to sleep 4 to 6 people.

The following are a few pictures of the Rest Haven Cabin at the South Ranch which is used for picnics, lunches, naps and breaks during trips to the South Ranch.

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Aerial Photograph - South Ranch

Parsonage Hunting Lodge

The following are a few pictures of the Parsonage Hunting Lodge located in nearby Wilmore, Kansas. The Parsonage is used for over flow housing for larger groups or those that wish to stay in the Wilmore area. It is equipped to sleep 6 to 7 people. It rests on the banks of Mule Creek in Comanche County.