Dude Ranches
Horse-riding, the Great Outdoors, home-cooked meals; cookout under the stars; and maybe a massage and spa treatment... Dude Ranch Vacations these days range from rustic working ranches to resort-style luxuries. Many have kids' programs. Pricing typically includes meals and some activities. (Price doesn't always include horse-riding, though!)
Dude Ranches
Dude Ranches are a popular type of family getaway: kids love horses, and so do many parents. Plus there's the beautiful settings, the myth of Wild West, the cookouts under the stars.
Dude Ranches are a popular type of family getaway: kids love horses, and so do many parents. Plus there's the beautiful settings, the myth of Wild West, the cookouts under the stars.
Dude Ranch Vacations - tips
Tips for families considering dude ranch vacations: what to expect, amenities, etc.
Tips for families considering dude ranch vacations: what to expect, amenities, etc.
Rocking Horse Ranch Resort
On 500 acres, 90 minutes from New York City; and rates include activities and meals. Winter snow tubing and skiing, ice skating, sleigh rides; indoor pool with geyser; horseback riding; summer water skiing, fishing, archery, boats, kids' program; more.
On 500 acres, 90 minutes from New York City; and rates include activities and meals. Winter snow tubing and skiing, ice skating, sleigh rides; indoor pool with geyser; horseback riding; summer water skiing, fishing, archery, boats, kids' program; more.
AZ: Rancho de los Caballeros
Low-key authentic "ranch resort" in Wickenburg Arizona has 60 years of history, kids' program, golf, spa, and of course, horses; guests can ride twice a day. Great chance to learn about Sonoran desert ecology while having fun.
Low-key authentic "ranch resort" in Wickenburg Arizona has 60 years of history, kids' program, golf, spa, and of course, horses; guests can ride twice a day. Great chance to learn about Sonoran desert ecology while having fun.
AZ: Tanque Verde Ranch, Tucson
All the horseback riding you want, at this ranch in the Sonoran desert founded in 1868: 640 acres in the foothills of the Rincon mountains east of Tucson.
All the horseback riding you want, at this ranch in the Sonoran desert founded in 1868: 640 acres in the foothills of the Rincon mountains east of Tucson.
Colorado Dude Ranch Vacations
Many states have dude ranch vacations, but Colorado has its unique Rock Mountain setting.
Many states have dude ranch vacations, but Colorado has its unique Rock Mountain setting.
Vista Verde Ranch:
Luxury and horse-riding mix, at this dude ranch near Steamboat Springs, Colorado - read a guest article about a visit to Vista Verde Ranch.
Luxury and horse-riding mix, at this dude ranch near Steamboat Springs, Colorado - read a guest article about a visit to Vista Verde Ranch.
Find Dude Ranch Vacations -- RanchWeb
You can also focus on types of dude ranch vacations, such as those with kids programs or camps, resort-like style, etc.
You can also focus on types of dude ranch vacations, such as those with kids programs or camps, resort-like style, etc.
Dude Rancher's Association
This site, covering a dozen states, lets you search for dude ranch vacations by price and by activity.
This site, covering a dozen states, lets you search for dude ranch vacations by price and by activity.
International Dude Ranch Vacations: Hidden Trails
Want to try South America? Africa? The Hidden Trails site can help.
Want to try South America? Africa? The Hidden Trails site can help.