Think your family eats a lot? Learn about how much the ranching family at Drowsy Water Ranch in Colorado consumes... horses included! by Gretta Fosha The time of year for feasts is here! At Drowsy Water Ranch, this feasting business is nothing unusual. Sure, we make sure our guests are we...

Just because you have a dietary restriction doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice flavor! Check out these ranches that are sure to have delicious eats for everyone. by Jocelyn Pierce Traveling with dietary limitations can at times be frustrating, but now more than ever it is common to have ...

These unexpected themed weeks make for a unique and memorable dude ranch experience. by Jocelyn Pierce Sure you’ve heard of horsemanship weeks, weeks devoted to yoga, and weeks for adults only or women only, but these options below are anything but typical. Learn about Native American cu...

Where did you first enjoy a gallop? A traveler from the Cayman Islands takes a fast ride at Rancho Las Cascadas in Mexico... and falls in love!  by Paula Ross My first visit to Rancho Las Cascadas was many years ago, but vivid and clear, as if it were just yesterday. I arrived late at nig...

Hitting the open road with your RV and want to stop at a dude ranch? No problem! These ranches welcome RVs (and horses) so you won’t miss out on the dude ranch experience on your next RV trip. by Jocelyn Pierce Stagecoach Trails Guest Ranch, Arizona Stagecoach Trails Guest Ranch in Yuc...

There’s not much better than a piping hot breakfast…unless it’s a piping hot breakfast served cowboy style on the trail! Before starting a full day of horseback riding and ranch activities, get your fill with the most important meal of the day and a jumpstart from a cup of cow...

Muscular, compact and celebrated since Colonial Times in America, Quarter Horses can excel in jumping, racing, western pleasure or reining. Keep reading to find out some of the top ranches to visit to enjoy this special breed. Strong, fast and versatile, American Quarter Horses are a favorite br...

Summer is here, which makes getting in the saddle at a dude ranch sound oh-so-good! Check out these special events happening at dude ranches across the USA and get ready to ride! The 4th of July Celebration at Rankin Ranch July 2-5. 2015 Fourth of July is a very special and patriotic time at t...

Several years ago, the Moore family was looking for a way to increase the ranch income without putting more stress on the existing natural resources or changing their lifestyle. The answer was to allow a limited number of guests to come along with them on their daily routine. Now from April &nda...

Top picks for the best USA dude and guest ranch vacations for solo travelers–– men and women–– and when to go. by Darley Newman If you’re a solo female traveler or venturing to a dude ranch on your own, you want to find a ranch where you feel comfortable, don&rsqu...