“Next up is the team from Chicago,” crackles the disembodied voice over the speaker system mounted above the arena. A genuine “Yee-haw!” is heard across the dusty corral, as two men and a woman ride ...

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When you think of the Dutton family ranch, peaceful might not be the first word that comes to mind amid the murders, deceit and missing cattle—and yet, doesn’t it still look dreamy? Lucky for us you ...

For fresh air and wide-open spaces – and one of the best-kept secrets for a family vacation in the U.S. – consider booking your next vacation at a Western dude ranch. It's a life-changing experience ...

It's not easy to find a travel experience that can transport you to a different world, but dude ranches certainly fit the bill. On these spacious properties, Western culture is alive and well. You'll ...

Hotels are out, dude ranches are in. At least to some luxury travelers. More wealthy travelers are opting to stay local, rather than travel overseas this holiday season. Many are heading to the ...

While the scenery is different, the Western hospitality remains the same at these eight dude and guest ranches. C Lazy U Ranch, Granby: C Lazy U has a fair bit of experience when it comes to offering ...

Call it the Yellowstone effect. Travelers seem to be seeking out authentic experiences that offer a taste of what it’s like to be on Dutton Ranch more than ever. In fact, according to a recent Google ...

DENVER - Western dude ranches are having a rough ride this summer, as cautious consumers rein in spending on some upscale vacations. For the first time in at least five years, these quintessentially ...

Perched high atop a dappled-colored horse at Alisal Ranch, I stroked the equine’s coarse hair in an effort to bond before sauntering off to an authentic cowboy breakfast. I was with a group of ...

Long winter got you down? Did your anticipation for Spring turn into suffering with hay fever or allergies from everything blooming? Are you ready for not only a change of pace, but also a change of ...

There’s something undeniably romantic about riding a horse through a cactus-laced desert: the fresh air, the array of colors in the unpolluted sky, and the rugged sense of adventure only a horse can ...