According to the dictionary, a Dude Ranch is a vacation resort offering activities (such as horse back riding) typical of western ranches. But it is more. It is a return to the Old West where you pitted yourself against beast and nature. You controlled your destiny. Dude ranches can be physically demanding. Some dude ranches are real working ranches. The cowboys expect you to pull your own weight. But that was what a real cowboy did. He roped, he rode, he braved the elements to make sure his cattle and his horse made it to their destination and back to the ranch.
But lets not forget. The quiet beauty of nature. The Mesas and the mountains rising up to greet you, the river flowing silently and calm, the shrill call of an eagle, the scurry of a coyote. The visual sights are unparalled in the rest of the world. The Old West will make your spirit come alive.
Take a chance and relive the American West at a Dude Ranch. We can help you find the perfect wild west experience.