The Dude Ranch Experience
Dude Ranches or Guest Ranches are usually a family-owned and operated ranch with the primary objective of offering its guests a Western experience. Traditionally early settlers were vulnerable to the elements of nature and the often uncharted lands as the United States spread to what became the "Old West."
As rich rewards enticed more and more people to come west in their quest for new lives, homesteads, ranches and new beginnings formed the most renown part of American history. The lands that were settled rang with natural excitement and beauty that is beyond description. It was quite common to feel as though you had been hand selected to live in an area that touched by mother nature and adorned with her most valued treasures.
The richness of this experience is still available to the adventure vacationer with the offerings of some of the most enjoyable settings to be found anywhere. Experience the life and regimen of the American Cowboy as you ride your way back in time to a place where life was basic and the basics were a way of life.
Add a touch of today's modern pleasures to round out a week or two that will change you forever. Dude Ranches are an extension of nature catering to your overall experience, enjoyment and comfort.
The Dude Ranch experience offers many things including:
 Swimming in Lakes & Pools
Exercise Rooms
Youth Areas
Spas
Rivers
General Stores
Saunas
Tennis Courts
Adult Lounges
Children rides wranglers
Horseback Riding
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Mountain Biking
BBQ Cookouts
Lake Fishing
Skeet Shooting
Campouts
River Fishing
Rifle Ranges
Sightseeing
Stocked Pond Fishing
Archery
PRCA Rodeo
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Waterskiing
Horseshoes
Rock Climbing
River Rafting
Volleyball
Ropes Course
Hiking
Dancing
Hayrides
Golf
and much more . . .
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In addition to filtering dude ranches by destination,
you may view an alphabetical list of all dude ranches by name.
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 Turkey Creek Ranch, Inc.
Nestled in Ozark Mountain Country right next to Bull Shoals Lake you will find this unique ranch among magnificent scenery and wildlife. If you want a vacation with beautiful scenery, lots to do, clean and comfortable accommodations, and a friendly staff then this place is for you! |
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Rancho de los Caballeros
Explore the serenity of the high Sonoran desert on horseback, traveling down uncharted trails on this 20,000-acre ranch. Bring the family and join the fun of an old-fashioned, horse-drawn hayride, and watch “the running of the horses” out to pasture at twilight. |
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Mountain Sky Guest Ranch
Riding, hiking, gourmet meals, spectacular setting... Reconnect with the land, be a cowgirl, and enjoy an authentic ranch experience in a spectacular setting on 6,000+ acres. Learn traditional spring cow working techniques and try your hand at being a draft horse teamster, learn to tack and groom your horse, and more! |
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In addition to dude & guest ranches, browse related adventure travel and active vacations such as cattle drives & working ranches, horse pack trips & trail rides, horseback riding stables, and wagon train vacations.
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