Dude Ranch Vacations
Welcome to Gordon's Guide to Dude Ranch Vacations. Dude Ranches
or guest ranch vacations are usually a
family-owned and operated ranch with the primary objective of offering its guests a Western experience.
Horseback riding is a part of every dude ranch experience. We have a listing of over a hundred of the
finest dude ranches and dude ranch vacations in the United States and Canada, offering the finest
horseback riding vacations.
Steeped in the western tradition of the cowboy, each of the dude ranches featured
here is unique with its own distinct character, from working cattle ranches, to resort properties.
They all promote the western way of life and prioritize the needs of the guest.
Horseback riding is a part of every dude ranch vacation and accommodations vary from rustic to
luxurious. Other activities include swimming, fishing,
whitewater rafting, hiking,
wildlife viewing, cattle drives, sightseeing, and much more. Food is
always bountiful and hearty and in some cases, gourmet. We recommend you study our listing of dude ranch vacations,
narrow your selection to 2 or 3, and contact those dude ranches for more detailed information.
If you're interested in a listing of dude ranch vacations in printed form, we have available for purchase
a 132 page magazine style travel directory entitled "Dude Ranch Vacations & Horseback Adventures."
The magazine contains 400 exhilarating color photographs, featuring 88 premier companies offering the finest western and horseback related
adventure travel vacations such as
dude ranches,
cattle drives,
wagon trains, and
horse pack trips & trail rides.
Dude Ranches in the Spotlight!
| Genuine Western Hospitality Far from the Tension of City Life |
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Laramie River Ranch Laramie River Ranch offers outstanding horseback riding and fly fishing in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Warm, western hospitality, extensive activities, very comfortable accommodations, and excellent food make this a vacation one will never forget.
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| The Big Sky Great Value Ski & Stay Package - Don't Miss It! |
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320 Guest Ranch The Great Value Ski & Stay Package includes Lone Peak Pass, providing a full-day lift ticket to both Big Sky and Moonlight Basin. Also included is access to the free shuttle that takes skiers to the ski mountain, lodging in cozy, modern cabin accommodations, a nightly bonfire, taxes, and breakfast. Children 10 and under stay free and ski for free! |
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