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Dude Ranch Destinations For Your Next Holiday Tradition

December 24, 2023
The holiday season is here! And what better way to celebrate Christmas than by embarking on a unique and thrilling adventure at a Dude ranch for your next family vacation? Leave behind the normal traditional festivities and trade it for the charm of the great outdoors. Here are some fantastic dude ranch destinations from our...

Spend Spring Break Horseback

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March 15, 2023
Spring break is here! Do you hear the waves crashing? How about hooves beating? Get the best of both worlds by taking a dude ranch vacation for spring break! From riding horses to hiking to swimming, The Dude Ranchers’ Association is here to help plan your next trip. Greenhorn Ranch Based in Quincy, California, this...

Pack Your Boots! These 8 Guest Ranch Vacations Guarantee A Cowgirl Good Time

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July 18, 2022
Dude and guest ranches offer an all-inclusive vacation experience like no other destination! They are a great way for everyday folks to experience life on a ranch and take in some breathtaking views and adventures. These are 8 hot spots you NEED on your travel list! Adventure awaits! Red Horse Mountain Ranch Idaho’s Red Horse...

COWGIRL's Ultimate Dude Ranch Vacation Guide

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May 31, 2022
It’s time to saddle up and take a trip to a dude ranch! There’s nothing like the experience of riding in the great outdoors with some of the most breathtaking views. Dude ranches are a great opportunity for everyday folks to experience life on a ranch. Whether you’re looking for something more luxurious or rustic,...

Adventure Awaits! Book Your Dude Ranch Vacation Now!

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May 13, 2021
Dude and guest ranches offer an all-inclusive vacation experience like no other destination. When you vacation at a Dude Ranchers’ Association member ranch, you can be sure of a quality vacation. Member ranches endure a rigorous inspection and approval process that ensures guests are treated to genuine western hospitality combined with the lodging industry’s highest...

Socially Distance The Cowgirl Way On These DRA Ranches

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November 3, 2020
Dude ranches and guest ranches offer a family vacation experience like no other destination! Enjoy the perfect wild West experience, including horseback riding, hiking, fishing, and more while socially distancing. The options are endless! Bryce Albright, Executive Director of the Dude Ranchers’ Association shares how the DRA is creating a socially distant environment at all...

7 Dude Ranch Glamping Destinations

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October 15, 2020
Some call it glamorous camping, others call it luxury camping, but what better way to experience the Wild West than a DRA Ranch? Get off the beaten path and truly get out into nature by sleeping under the stars like a true cowboy or cowgirl.  Glamping at a dude ranch is the new favorite way...

9 DRA Ranches To Daydream About

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June 22, 2020
It’s never too early to start planning your next vacation! The Dude Ranchers’ Association has daydream-worthy guest ranches across the nation, including these 9 DRA ranches. Several are even accepting reservations! While summer travel may be a little different in 2020, there’s plenty of time to sit back, relax, and imagine yourself at these 9...

Your Dream Vacation is Waiting!

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July 15, 2019
There are some things in life that are timeless treasures, desired by cowgirls in all walks of life. Among such, the immensity and beauty of nature. What better way to appreciate the wide-open skies, bubbling creeks, floral blankets adorning hillsides, and kaleidoscopes of foliage than with a dream vacation to a dude ranch? Our curated...
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Casa De Myers House: Your Pinterest Home Dreams

Welcome to Casa de Myers Ranch, where the spirit of the Old West meets modern luxury on 1500 acres of picturesque Texas landscape. This extraordinary home has captured the hearts of many, becoming a fan favorite in the western industry and a staple on Pinterest boards everywhere! Owned by Ursula and Levi Myers, they made...

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Images by Whitney Kamman OPENING SPREAD: Using existing structures, the ranch camp features a right-sized main house (on the left) and a guest cabin (right) that is custom-made for entertaining.  Nestled between two river valleys and bordered by the Gallatin National Forest on three sides, this 8,100-acre Montana ranch offers a little bit of everything...

A Beautiful Horse Barn With Historic Appeal

Set your eyes on this incredible barn that is beaming with historic appeal. Au Soleil d’Or Farm, which means “at the golden sun” in French is a beautiful horse property. With 4 acres and a fully restored 19th century house, it only made sense to add a stone bank barn to the grounds. This barn...

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Feeling like sprucing up your home without putting in a crazy amount of work? Try out some wallpaper! It has a way of pulling the room together, easily making it the focal point of the room. Whether you go big and bold or more subdued shades, it’s sure to make a statement. Rocky Mountain Decals...
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Three Easter Looks With A Western Twist

Easter weekend is upon us! Have you put together your Easter Sunday ensemble yet? If you’ve procrastinated, no worries – we’re here to help. Mix up your look with classic Western accessories, many of which you may already have in your closet! Whether it’s adding a fun pair of boots to a sundress or beaded...

Jenna Paulette's 20-track ‘The Girl I Was: Red Dirt Deluxe,’ Celebrates One Year of Her Debut Album

 In the year that has passed since releasing her debut album The Girl I Was, Jenna Paulette has made her Grand Ole Opry Debut, performed the National Anthem at the National Finals Rodeo and, most recently, signed a record deal with Leo33. The singer/songwriter from Lewisville, Texas is celebrating her year of milestones with the release...

COWGIRL Empowered: Bryce Albright - Executive Director, National Dude Ranchers’ Association

Bryce Albright had the incredible opportunity to grow up on a Wyoming dude ranch where the Western way of life was engraved into every facet of her life. After moving out of state, the ranch continued to hold a special place in her heart. She says, “In so many ways, that ranch raised me. Every...