Dude ranches provide a vacation destination that is perfect for any type of traveler at any age! DRA member ranches endure a rigorous 2-year application process and have to meet specific guidelines and levels of quality in order to be members. This process ensures guests of a quality, genuine western experience combined with the lodging industry's highest standards. Not every dude ranch is a DRA member!
You can learn more in this interview.
What exactly is a dude ranch?
A dude ranch is the original Western adventure vacation destination! In the late 19th century, working ranches allowed visitors from the East Coast and Midwest to escape the crowds of their suburban lives to experience the unique rejuvenation of spirit that ranches had become known for. Ranches quickly became a “home away from home” as returning guests became lifelong friends with the staff and guests. It’s a quality that still exists today, as dude ranch vacations continue to provide that special brand of western hospitality that nourishes body and soul.
For dude ranches who are members of the Dude Ranchers’ Association, this is an all-inclusive immersive vacation that includes lodging, meals, horseback riding, fishing, hiking and more. With almost 100 members in the DRA the experience is unique at every ranch with a specialty in horseback riding over unique terrain, cattle work and/or luxury amenities. From small, intimate ranches to large resort-style ranches there is a ranch to fit every budget and dream vacation.
What makes them great locations for vacations or events?
Dude ranches are great locations for vacations and events because there is something for every traveler at any age. Many ranches provide child care or children’s programs so adults can enjoy all the ranch has to offer or simply relax. Kiddos are kept busy in a safe and welcoming environment and the adults have a lot to choose from (depending on the ranch of course). If relaxation is the ultimate goal, the beauty of dude ranches is the autonomy they offer, guests choose how busy or relaxing their vacation is going to be. Dude ranches provide a variety of activities like horseback riding, hiking, fishing, river rafting, zip lining, and so much more!
What kinds of amenities do dude ranches provide?
Lodging at dude ranches varies. Choose from a lodge room, your own log cabin, or even glamping tents/Conestoga wagons! Most ranches offers mainly individual cabins or lodge rooms but some of the DRA member ranches offer glamping as well. Comfortable, cozy, western chic decorations await you at a dude ranch.
Other amenities offered at dude ranches are swimming pools and hot tubs, spas, massage services, game rooms, internet capabilities, fitness centers, and saloons. Not every ranch has these amenities, but at select ranches that are offered!
The activities are endless at dude ranches! There is something for everyone at every age. Activities at dude ranches are similar to amenities, most ranches have the basic activities but select ranches can offer more depending on location and ability to perform activities in their designated areas. Horseback riding, hiking, fishing, mountain biking, river rafting, children’s program, bird watching, archery, shooting sports, rock climbing, golf and more are offered at dude ranches. A full list of activities you might find at a dude ranch can be found here: https://duderanch.org/plan-
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