Longhorn Tours
LONGHORNS HEAD TO TAIL TOURS is located in southeastern Ohio, one mile south and 1.2 miles west of I-70, Exit 202. Four miles North of Barnesville, Ohio.
Available for groups of 10 or more paying age guests by appointment (call 740 758 5050)
For convenience, if you have a small group, you can call for times to join with a booked group.
The 75 minute interpretive Longhorn Ranch Tour includes close up viewing of BueLingo, Texas Longhorn, and African Watusi cattle herds. The rugged ranch buses bounce across rough Appalachian foot hill pastures and go where the cattle roam -- up close and personal for guests. Guests may purchase special cow-candy to hand feed the cast members when acquiring tickets. Cameras and Videos are welcomed and encouraged.
Check out our new YouTube video about our Ranch and Tours.
The Longhorns Head to Tail Store features Longhorn lean beef, jerky, beef sticks, grind and smoked snack products. All natural beef halves available on advance order.
Excellent hotel and motel accommodations, restaurants, parks, malls and antique centers are available near Dickinson Cattle Co. Also, there are many other fine attractions in this Appalachian Mountain area. Detailed information may be obtained by contacting Belmont County Tourism Council Inc. 800-356-5082 or Cambridge Guernsey County Visitors and Convention Bureau 800-933-5480.
The history and information all about Dickinson Cattle Co. is available at the web site www.texaslonghorn.com. Details on Longhorns Head to Tail Store is web site www.head2tail.com. Information about the new private subdivision can be found at www.longhornhideaway.com.
Catered Meals may be arranged with sufficient advance notice. Many options include Longhorn Burger Meal, Brisket, Prime Rib, or Beef Ribs. Ask for quotes on group food service, or entertainment. Other options may be available. Call for quote.
The main business of Dickinson Cattle Co. is the breeding and development of superior quality registered cattle. Those who are interested in starting their own select Longhorn or BueLingo herd, ask your tour narrator for purchasing details.
Longhorn Tours featured in Discover Ohio Magazine
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| The Longhorn Head-To-Tails Bus stops in a BueLingo pasture by one of the eleven lakes at DCCI | At DCCI there are always a few babies to feed. | Longhorns Head-To-Tail Tours feed domestic specimen fish by hand. |
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| Always Drive 30 MPH or less on DCCI roads. You never know when a Longhorn herd may have the right of way. |
Public fee fishing is by appointment. The 11 lakes support tons of fish. Each tour guest will have an opportunity to hand feed and view fish up close. They are Beautiful. |
Texas Longhorns winter outside in the Apppalachian Hills at DCCI. They are rugged, healthy, and very disease resistant. |
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At DCCI, Longhorn Cattle |
The LHT Tours are easily found right near the Interstate. |
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| The LHT visitors shoot photos of African Watusi Cattle. | ||
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The International All Age Champion |
The BueLingo breed come in numerous striking colors. Young cattle are for sale at all times. |
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| Some Parties have caught over 100 fish in 4 hours. It can be done even if you are impatient. | Fish have been captured weighing over 12 lbs. Recomended for children weighing 30 lbs. or more. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face. | A day at the lake isn't for everyone, but maybe just right for your family. |
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| DCCI International Champion Texas Longhorn Cow. The DCCI Tour will not only view over 500 beautiful cattle but also International Championship quality - up close and personal. |
Children learn great life lessons from livestock. Texas Longhorns make great pets for all ages. |
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| The LHT bus gets right in the middle of the herd for close ups. |
The Longhorn bus goes where the action is all over the Appalachian Hillsides. |
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| The fine art of calf branding is taught to this eager group. |
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"The Lonesome Dove" and "The Flowering Polecat" relief
stations have been added to the tour area. (Polecat is handycap friendly.) |
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| The LHTT Outhouses are highly popular as a "Digital Moment". | Flashy dressed buckaroos do the tour by the hundreds. Sometimes young Longhorns mosey along with the kids. | |
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| The beautiful Muskrat Valley is a gem of Belmont County. Located right on Drovers Trail Scenic byway. |
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To Schedule a tour, please contact Longhorns Head To Tail Tours 35000 Muskrat Rd. Barnesville, OH 43713 740/758-5050
North 40° 02.64 - West 81° 10.69
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| Although the public is not allowed to mingle with the livestock, DCCI animals are very gentle and inquisitive. |
