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05/06/2023

The fun has begun at Rainbow Trout Ranch!

20/04/2023

You heard what they said! Book your stay at Bar W Guest Ranch now, for fun on horseback, beautiful scenery, and so much more!

Good Monday morning from Baymax! 🐎 We hope you all had a wonderful weekend 😀.

If you haven't yet visited our ranch, it's time 🕑. You'll not only meet our amazing horses 🐴 but our staff is second to none and you'll make friends with visitors from all over the world! 🌎🌏🌍

The Bar W Guest Ranch is a vacation unlike any other. Book 📖 your stay today at www.thebarw.com

12/04/2023

This might actually be your first rodeo! Another great reason to visit Lost Valley Ranch.

29/03/2023

Want to know more about the history of Dude Ranching, and all things Western? Then check out the Cowboy Up Podcast, brought to you from White Stallion Ranch, Tucson, AZ

Brought to you from the White Stallion Ranch - Talk all about the West. Horses, Ranches, History, Music, Art & Books. Cowboy stories told by Real Cowboys. C

27/03/2023

The best way to cure the Monday blues? By booking a Dude Ranch Vacation of course! Grab your spot at Flathead Lake Lodge and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime!

Beautiful flowers, cozy nooks and summer nights. Counting down the days to the start of our 2023 season. ❤

PS: we have a handful of openings for this summer. Call Jodi at 406-837-4391.

24/03/2023

23/03/2023

It is getting close for Three Bars Cattle and Guest Ranch to open their gates for the season. Are you on the guest list? If not It is not to late to get your families name added.. Best thing you ever did..

20/03/2023

What an amazing beautiful animal! If you are looking for great riding, great horses and great FUN Look no further than Paradise Guest Ranch in .

17/02/2023

Three of our great Dude Ranches made it into the Top 10! Way to go, Western Pleasure Guest Ranch, Flathead Lake Lodge and White Stallion Ranch, Tucson, AZ. There's still time to vote for your favorite!

Voting for the Best Dude Ranch is open! Cast your vote daily to help pick the 2023 10Best Readers' Choice Award for Best Dude Ranch.

02/02/2023

Fun for all the family at Lost Valley Ranch! A Dude Ranch is the perfect place for families to reconnect, learn some new skills and make lasting memories. And what better place to do it than in beautiful Colorado?

In addition to cowboy favorites like horseback riding and fishing, our Colorado dude ranch features a wonderful variety of activities for kids and teens under the watchful eyes of our friendly team of supervisors. Here, your little buckaroo will learn all about life on a working ranch along with fun crafts, hay rides and cowboy cookouts.

30/01/2023

These boots were made for pedalin'! You can experience a whole different kind of saddle time at Three Bars Cattle and Guest Ranch, on their awesome E Bikes. So. Much. Fun. Book your trip today!

E-bikes - we have them for you! Once you arrive you can book an e-bike trip with one of our guides! It’s an awesome way to spend an afternoon.

06/01/2023

Today, January 6th, we celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Dude Ranch Foundation! Throughout 2023, we will be celebrating and highlighting the work of the Foundation and its Heritage Center in Cody, Wyoming.

02/01/2023

Hope your New Year is as happy as this guy!!

19/12/2022

Beat the Winter blues with a vacation of a lifetime at Triangle X Ranch !

Looking for the perfect winter getaway? We still have availability in January, February and March! Call or email to book today!

30/11/2022

This video from Western Pleasure Guest Ranch has us feeling all the festive feels. We are definitely putting one of their sleigh rides on our wish list this year!

28/11/2022

Don't forget to include the Dude Ranch Foundation in your generosity tomorrow on

We’re one day away from ! Please consider a tax-deductible donation to the Dude Ranch Foundation. Your donation will help us preserve the history and expand the knowledge of America’s dude ranching industry through the Foundation’s Heritage Museum, research archives, educational programs, scholarships, conservation, and workforce development. Your support means so much!

18/11/2022

The perfect place to kick back after a busy day! At Flathead Lake Lodge, you can explore the spectacular Montana landscape on horseback, try your hand at water sports, or simply relax by the gorgeous heated lakeside pool.

11/11/2022

26/10/2022

Dreaming of a Dude Ranch vacation but can't quite fit one in this year? Bar W Guest Ranch has the perfect solution! Add a little bit of to your day with one of their wonderful trail rides.

Don't forget we are offering trail rides through October. Book a ride today! 🐎

Also, you can book you're 2023 vacation with us now! Experience life on a dude ranch surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery around. Fun for the entire family!

www.thebarw.com

24/10/2022

Some gorgeous snowday shots from our friends at Rainbow Trout Ranch in . The scenery is breathtaking, whatever the weather. If the chill in the air has got you thinking about your next Summer vacation, head on over to their website and book your own Dude Ranch adventure.

15/09/2022

Did you know it is National Day of the Cowgirl today.. YEE HAA Way to go Durango Boot Check it out https://nationaldayofthecowgirl.com/

Durango® Boots is launching the first inaugural celebration of National Day of the Cowgirl today, Sept. 15, 2022. The observance, officially secured by Durango® Boots through the National Day Archives, has been established to recognize the women who personify the western lifestyle.

It is a celebration and recognition of the spirit of the American cowgirl – a spirit embodied by women who are strong, confident, and resilient. Through farming and ranching, arts and culture or equine sports, the spirit of a cowgirl shines through women from diverse backgrounds who share a passion for the western way of life.

In celebration of the cowgirl spirit, Durango Boots is offering exciting giveaways, including three ultimate mega cowgirl packages! So, all you Cowgirls out there, join in the fun and celebrate National Day of the Cowgirl! Sign up for those giveaways today! Just visit https://nationaldayofthecowgirl.com!

15/07/2022

WyoGives was a success and it's all because of you! Because of your generosity we raised over $11,500 and some of that total will be matched! We're still tallying and the final total is not yet in. We can't express our gratitude enough! Our second WyoGives was a triumph and our community's support overwhelmed us. From the bottom of our hearts, "thank you!" 🧡

11/07/2022

Save the date July 13th. Please support the Dude Ranch Foundation every little bit helps them to protect and preserve this great industry! Learn how you can support the DRF here: http://ow.ly/vyR850JSbzP

Bryce and Jamie of The Dude Ranchers' Association showing their support for WyoGives and the Dude Ranch Foundation! Save the Date! WyoGives is Wednesday, July 13! From 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM you can donate and help us preserve the history and expand the knowledge of America’s dude ranching industry! Learn how you can support the DRF here: http://ow.ly/vyR850JSbzP

05/07/2022

Love this from our friends at the Dude Ranch Foundation Happy 4th of July.

Happy 4th of July from all of us at the Dude Ranch Foundation. God Bless America!

02/07/2022

This is so great. Thank you Western Pleasure Guest Ranch for your BIG heart!!!

31/05/2022

Come on Summer!! What are your plans? Triangle X Ranch in might just be the ticket. You sure can't beat the view!

30/05/2022

Freedom is not Free - Always remember!!

28/05/2022

Summer is here and it is time to dust off the Fly-rod and go fishing!! Paradise Guest Ranch in is the place to be to catch the "big one" !!