dude ranches

Less than an hour from San Antonio, Bandera is situated in Texas Hill Country. This little town has less than 1,000 folks, but definitely isn’t short on western spirit. On any given day, you can spot horses tied to hitching posts, a wagon coming down Main Street and line dancing at the local honky-tonks. How...

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...

What’s a summer without a visit to a dude ranch! Many are still opening their doors for the season, but with extra precautions set in place. You can enjoy a trip to one of America’s most beautiful places! A trail ride through the mountains, fly fishing, wilderness hikes, campfires and home cooking are just a...

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...

When Debbe Dunning was asked to come up with a concept for a new show by Patrick Gottsch, owner of RFD-TV and The Cowboy Channel, during a chance meeting at a golf tournament, the idea was almost instant. A fan of dude ranch vacations with recent week-long visits to Arizona’s White Stallion Ranch and Wyoming’s...

There’s nothing like some good, old fashioned dude ranching in the summer and the West has plenty of amazing ranches to explore! These eight ranches cover Colorado, Arizona, Wyoming, New Mexico, and California. Wherever your heart takes you this summer, there will be a ranch for you and your family to enjoy! Klondike Ranch Klondike...

Hewn from history and etched lovingly into our souls, the mythology of the Old West thrives at today’s historic dude ranches, hailing from their origins more than 140 years ago.  Woven into the tapestry of this great American tradition are some of the West’s most romantic icons: cowboys, horses, cattle, magnificent scenery, abundant wildlife, and...

Every cowgirl and boy loves a dude ranch vacation. The Dude Ranchers’ Association has a ranch for every lifestyle, from hardcore cowgirl to city slicker. Whether you like relaxing or exciting trips, there are DRA ranches perfect for you and your family. Ride, fish, rope, and grab some delicious grub at each of these DRA...