Region: Panhandle Plains
Cal Farley's Boys Ranch is a nationally known home for boys and girls who
benefit from guidance and education in a ranch setting. Established in 1939 by
the late Cal Farley, Texas businessman and world welterweight wrestling champion
of the 1920s.
Founded and expanded by private donations, the ranch today covers 11,000
acres. Facilities include a chapel, clinic, schools, auditorium, visitors center
and 27 homes for children.
More than 400 boys and girls help operate the ranch, attend school and
vocational classes, and enjoy a year-round program of athletics. A popular
annual event is the Boys Ranch Rodeo on Labor Day weekend, featuring competition
among youths of all ages. Approximately 40 students graduate from the fully
accredited Boys Ranch High School each year, entering the adult world as useful,
self-reliant citizens. Visitors are welcome. Open 8 a.m.–5 p.m. daily
800/687-3722. www.calfarleysboysranch.org.