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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.
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 Ranch Vacations - tips
Tips for families considering dude ranch vacations: what to expect, amenities, etc.
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.
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.
Colorado Dude Ranch Vacations
Many states have dude ranch vacations, but Colorado has its unique Rock Mountain setting.
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.
Dude Rancher's Association
This site, covering a dozen states, lets you search for dude ranch vacations by price and by activity.
Dude Ranch Vacations - GORP
The Great Outdoors GORP web site features many dude ranches.
International Dude Ranch Vacations: Hidden Trails
Want to try South America? Africa? The Hidden Trails site can help.
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