If your idea of a satisfying ranch vacation includes driving cattle across vast expanses in the American West, playing cowgirl with your girlfriends or learning new skills related to riding, painting, photography, yoga or something else, you are not alone. According to the annual travel industry f...

Trail riding enthusiast Susan St. Amand revisits Camp Creek State Park and Forest in wild, wonderful West Virginia as part of Equitrekking's 50 State Trail Riding Project. Located in Camp Creek, West Virginia is a beautiful horse camping facility named Double C Horse and Rider Campground situat...

Equitrekking contributor Susan St. Amand shares her experience horseback riding in the George Washington National Forest in Virginia.  The George Washington National Forest covers an expansive area along the Appalachian Mountains situated along the western part of Virginia and into West Virgin...

What is a dude ranch? Why do you call it a dude ranch? How do you define a dude ranch? Is it dude ranch or guest ranch? Well, let Geronimo Trail Guest Ranch answer that for you! by Kelly Burns First, let us tell you a little about the history of ranch vacations. In the late 1800s, rancher...

From rolling hills and highlands to beautiful forests and mountain ranges, Arkansas offers equestrians a variety of terrain that is ideal for horseback riding. Also, its state parks embrace equestrians and provide riders with access to incredible horseback riding experiences. Read on to learn more a...

Leadership coach and horse lover Hillary Schneider shares how horses help her and others and serve as very good medicine. Ever since I was a little girl I have found that something was special about horses. I felt myself with them. In a world that can sometimes feel harsh and judgmental, ho...

From one of America’s premiere national parks to charming Whitefish to kid-friendly fun, there are lots of reasons to head to the Bar W Guest Ranch for a Montana dude ranch vacation this summer. Here are five of the top reasons to go West, saddle up and be ready for adventure. ...

The state of Tennessee is home to over fifty beautiful state parks and an abundance of scenic Appalachian terrain that is perfect for trail riding. Many of the state parks offer public equestrian trails and even guided trail horse rentals for visitors to enjoy. Here is a brief roundup of three of ...

Sunny Hale has conquered her goals and inspired many fans with her equestrian career. by Karen Braschayko From winning titles to developing tournaments, Sunny Hale has become a passionate ambassador for the players and horses of polo. Her life of adventure and travel began young, and she has...

In August 2017, one of the costliest hurricanes in U.S. history hit the Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana mercilessly. Many people were displaced from their homes and extensive flooding led to the injury and death of both people and animals in the area. Hurricane Harvey had a drastic impact on Tex...