Outdoor travel influencer Courtney Lanctot wants Black travelers to enjoy the unique and fun experience of a luxury dude ranch. Back in the late 19th century, these ranch accommodations began ...

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 ...

Saddle up for a great vacation at one of these authentic dude ranches. We've chosen a range of options that give you and your family plenty of activities without sacrificing leisure time. From ...

When I landed the plum assignment to cover dude ranches in the American West, I was thrilled to live out a childhood dream. I always wanted a horse, but that didn’t fit our family’s budget. This year, ...

All-inclusive guest ranches let you connect with nature, as well as your inner cowpoke, on the trail, around the campfire and under the starry skies. By Ruffin Prevost Ruffin Prevost lives in Cody, ...

Owner Robert Bucksbaum shows off the golden horseshoe award each child receives. Bucksbaum is a former spring training candidate with the New York Mets, and pitched batting practice to the team before ...

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 ...

There are many good reasons that the Circle Z Ranch in Patagonia, Arizona, is ranked No. 5 on the USA Today 10Best Readers Choice Awards for Best Dude Ranches of 2023, but perhaps the main reason is ...

Years ago I wrote about the Skelton Ranch near Divide. It was one of several early dude ranches in the area — where easterners found a taste of western life. They did a lot of horse back trips, hiking ...

Whether you're a seasoned rider or recapturing your childhood dream of being a cowpoke, these dude ranches let you swap your everyday for horseback adventure. Explore breathtaking landscapes and ...