Before people escaped to tropical ocean resorts that catered to their every whim, there was the Dude Ranch. It was a great escape for the city-dwellers to enjoy the great outdoors and still have their needs met. Today the Dude Ranch is alive and well in America and parts of Canada with ranches in 12 Western states and 2 provinces. Ranches are divided into 3 categories: Working Ranches, Dude Ranches and Resort Ranches.
Working ranches are cattle, horse and sheep ranches have a strong focus on cattlework. Whether you're a beginner or an expert rider, you can experience what it is to drive livestock and learn roping. Dude ranches are centered on horseback riding. These give you a taste of the cowboy life along with a wide variety of outdoors activities. Resort ranches are typically larger facilities with a wide spectrum of activities and facilities, such as spas, yoga, tennis courts, airport shuttles and golf courses.
As these properties are all-inclusive, meals range from homestyle and even homegrown on the smaller ranches to fine dining at resort locations. Activities other than horseback riding can include fly-fishing, rock climbing, river rafting, balloon trips, archery and more. Some locations also have kid's clubs and babysitting services.
Whether you are looking for a cozy spot for a family getaway or a large resort for a corporate retreat, there's a ranch to meet your needs. Many offer special packages such as Honeymoon, Reunion and Girlfriend Getaways. Many ranches offer year-round programs and most only require a 3 night minimum stay. A sampling of ranches offering winter getaways are The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch, White Stallion Ranch , K Diamond Guest Ranch , and Rancho de Los Caballeros . Remember, when seeking your next getaway consider the dude ranch, the other all-inclusive.
(If interested in a Dude Ranch All-Inclusive, please click here and let us know how we can assist you with your next getaway. Please specify Dude Ranch in request for travel quote.)
Working ranches are cattle, horse and sheep ranches have a strong focus on cattlework. Whether you're a beginner or an expert rider, you can experience what it is to drive livestock and learn roping. Dude ranches are centered on horseback riding. These give you a taste of the cowboy life along with a wide variety of outdoors activities. Resort ranches are typically larger facilities with a wide spectrum of activities and facilities, such as spas, yoga, tennis courts, airport shuttles and golf courses.
As these properties are all-inclusive, meals range from homestyle and even homegrown on the smaller ranches to fine dining at resort locations. Activities other than horseback riding can include fly-fishing, rock climbing, river rafting, balloon trips, archery and more. Some locations also have kid's clubs and babysitting services.
Whether you are looking for a cozy spot for a family getaway or a large resort for a corporate retreat, there's a ranch to meet your needs. Many offer special packages such as Honeymoon, Reunion and Girlfriend Getaways. Many ranches offer year-round programs and most only require a 3 night minimum stay. A sampling of ranches offering winter getaways are The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch, White Stallion Ranch , K Diamond Guest Ranch , and Rancho de Los Caballeros . Remember, when seeking your next getaway consider the dude ranch, the other all-inclusive.
(If interested in a Dude Ranch All-Inclusive, please click here and let us know how we can assist you with your next getaway. Please specify Dude Ranch in request for travel quote.)
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