“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 ...

Wyoming has 13 100-year-old dude raches, half of the 26 centennial ranches in the West, according to the Dude Ranchers' Association. They're all ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Breathe in the fresh air and explore the scenic surroundings on horseback at these family-friendly dude ranches.

Dude ranching has been part of the American West for 150 years. Does the industry’s longevity offer clues about how newer recreational activities like rock climbing or snow sports can balance economic ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cowboys. Horses. Guns. Booze. And tennis? When it comes to dude ranches, hosts are adopting John Wayne's, "A man's got to do what a man's got to do," and are offering options unheard of just a few ...