• Resorts come in all shapes, sizes and styles, from country-style ranches to alpine-style ski lodges.resort image by jimcox40 from Fotolia.com
  
  A vacation at a resort offers the promise of luxury, relaxation, and an escape from the cares of work and everyday living. Resorts are one-stop getaways offering lodging, meals, entertainment and activities to suit a range of interests. If you're looking for a relaxing resort vacation in Nebraska or Oklahoma, numerous options exist.
  
  

Quartz Mountain Resort, Oklahoma

• Lone Wolf, Oklahoma, is home to the Quartz Mountain Resort. Outdoor activities include an 18-hole golf course, family fun park, paddle boating, mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing and an outdoor amphitheater. The resort even has something for guests who prefer the indoors--the resort hosts an ever-rotating display of fine artwork as well as a performance hall and a library. The resort has 118 guest rooms with Native American, Western or Southwestern decor, plus 11 outdoor cabins.
  
  Quartz Mountain Resort
  
  22469 Lodge Rd
  
  Lone Wolf, OK 73655
  
  580-563-2424
  
  

Heartland Elk Guest Ranch, Nebraska

• The smaller-scale Heartland Elk Guest Ranch offers four cabins of varying sizes. The largest can accommodate up to 14 guests, and the smallest has room for four. All cabins are fully furnished and equipped with full-sized kitchens, air conditioning and gas fireplaces. Activities at the ranch include tubing, canoeing and kayaking on the nearby Niobrara River, fishing in private ponds, mountain biking and hiking, as well as bird-watching and stargazing. Venture out to nearby attractions, including golf ranges, Fort Niobrara Wildlife Refuge and Smith Falls State Park.
  
  Heartland Elk Guest Ranch
  
  HC 13 Box 321
  
  Valentine, NE 69201
  
  402-376-2553
  
  heartlandelk.com
  
  

Southern Oaks Resort and Spa, Oklahoma

• Southern Oaks can accommodate both couples and families with seven sizes of cabins to choose from. The resort also offers special luxury suites designed for couples, each with a private patio and hot tub. Southern Oaks promises an atmosphere of peaceful serenity, minutes away from Oklahoma's Grand Lake. Travel to the lake for activities such as boating, fishing, outdoor theater, and antiquing, or stay in and order a relaxing massage from professionally trained resort staff.
  
  Southern Oaks Resort and Spa
  
  446724 E 390 Rd
  
  Langley, OK 74301
  
  918-782-9346
  
  southernoaksresort.com
  
  

Eagle Canyon Hideaway, Nebraska

• Eagle Canyon Hideaway offers a mix of upscale and downscale lodgings. The resort offers a range of fully-furnished cabins that sleep from four to 12 guests as well as tent sites and an RV camp. Eagle Canyon offers hunting and fishing packages, biking, horseback riding and a full-service restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. The resort welcomes pets and also offers a fenced-in dog run for guest use.
  
  Eagle Canyon Hideaway
  
  1086 Lakeview West Rd
  
  Brule, NE 69127-4110
  
  308-287-2673
  
  eagle-canyon.com