Read the original article on Purewow. Having spent time at dude ranches, I know what’s important to a great stay. You want unspoiled vistas, the chance for daily riding time along with other ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Have you ever wanted to experience the life of a cowboy? We can't all be like the Drummond family, living ...

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, ...

BANDERA – Cowboys played an important part in American history until the spread of the railroad system and barbed wire fencing in the late 1800s did away with the need for long-distance cattle drives.

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 ...

Bucolic scenes from the Old West, like horseback riding through rolling hills and settling in at a remote hacienda, can capture the imagination. But these experiences don't have to be relegated to the ...

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 ...

(BPT) - Are you tired of the same old adventureless vacations? Consider staying at a dude ranch! Vacationing at a dude ranch is a chance to experience the cowboy lifestyle in incredible locations.

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Dude ranches once dotted the landscape across Southern Arizona. They gave "city slickers" a chance to live out the wild west experience. And while many of those ranches are now ...

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 ...