DUDE RANCHES
Do you dream of adventure, untouched wilderness, escaping the
fast-paced lifestyle? Have you ever wanted to know what it would be
like to drive cattle across the great frontier or to relax by a campfire
on a starry night - to experience the freedom of wide open spaces in
the wilderness - to explore the terrain on horseback while riding
through the fresh mountain air? You can find all this and more when
you take your vacation in cowboy country while lodging at one of the
many Dude Ranches or Guest Ranches throughout the United
States.
Most Dude ranches are found off the beaten path in remote areas
where they would have been found in the “old west”. The western
states of Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Texas and New
Mexico have many Dude Ranches that offer adventure, spectacular
scenery, wildlife and lots of fun for the entire family. Each ranch has
its own individual style so you should pick the one that would be best
for your family’s lifestyle. You will experience the traditional activities
of ranching while at the same time enjoying a wonderful vacation.
FAMILY DUDE RANCHES
Wind River Ranch is a Christian Family Dude Ranch located 7 miles
South of Estes Park, Colorado. With The Rocky Mountain National
Park in front of us and Roosevelt National Forest as our back yard, it
is hard to find a prettier area for a ranch vacation. We cater to
families who want to come and rest, relax and renew. It is truly a
mountain top experience.
The ranch has the an incredible kid’s and teen’s program, a top of
the line horse program with 55 horses, it offers whitewater rafting,
golf, hiking, a climbing wall and zip-line, a pool and hot tub and so
much more. Each week we have a key note Christian speaker who
leads the optional morning bible studies and evening firesides in
the upper meadow. It is a great investment in your family! As Ken
Gire, a well known Christian author and speaker, once said,
“Memories are made here that not only last a lifetime, but nourish a
lifetime.” Come see us, we look forward to facilitating an incredible
vacation for you and your family. Go to windriverranch.com or
email at info@windriverranch.com
Colorado Trails Ranch
Lots of fun and breathtaking scenery await your family at Colorado
Trails Ranch, located in the San Juan mountains near historic
Durango. Horseback riding, fly-fishing, cattle drives, whitewater
rafting, hiking and trips to Mesa Verde National Park. Special
programs for kids and teens where they can participate in a variety
of outdoor activities - campfire sing-along,hayride and western line
dance.
Rock Springs Guest Ranch
More than 12,000 wooded acres of classic cowboy terrain. Guests
eat, ride and play together. For kids, there are games, sports, crafts
and campouts. For adults, there is a wide variety of activities that
include a swimming pool, hot tub, tennis, volleyball, fishing, billiards,
and an on-call masseuse.
Diamond L Guest Ranch - Located in the northeast corner of
Wyoming, only a couple of hours from Mt. Rushmore and the Black
Hills of South Dakota - nestled in a valley 5,000 feet above sea level
- the last ranch on the road with the Wyoming Black Hills National
Forest bordering two sides. Breath-taking views. Trails that offer
plenty of variety and chances to view wildlife.
Rawah Ranch – Rawah Ranch is a special place 8,400 feet high in
Colorado's Rockies, just south of the Wyoming border - a stunning
spot in the secluded Laramie River Valley, it adjoins the 76,000 acre
Rawah Wilderness Area with its snowcapped peaks and 200,000+
acres of Roosevelt National Forest. Relaxed, un-regimented, fun-
filled days, riding, fly-fishing and hiking. Great food and evening
entertainment.
Drowsy Water Ranch - Located 90 miles from Denver and just
seven miles from Granby, on thousands of acres of back country
close to Rocky Mountain National Park and the Colorado River in the
famous ranch country of the Middle Park of Colorado.
Hill Country Equestrian Lodge - Located on the headquarters of a
100-year old working cattle ranch in the scenic hills just outside
Bandera, Texas. Offers over 40 miles of trails, 6000 acres for
horseback riding and nature activities. Bandara is known as the
"Cowboy Capitol of the World".
Echo Valley Ranch & Spa - a very unique working guest ranch and
spa located within a wilderness area of a Cariboo region of British
Columbia - a superb sanctuary of first class accommodations,
healthy gourmet food, complete spa services, and an enriching
diversity of outdoor recreational activities.
Bonanza Creek Country Guest Ranch - Surrounded by the scenic
Castle Mountains and the legendary Crazy Mountains in south
central Montana at an altitude of 5,800'. It is part of a large working
cattle ranch of nearly 30,000 acres that was founded in 1877 by
ancestors of the Voldseth family.
Lone Mountain Ranch - a summer family guest ranch and winter
ski
resort. Summer activities focus on appreciating nature through
naturalist-guided walks, Yellowstone Park interpretive trips, riding,
special evening presentations, active children's program, outdoor
barbecues, and sing-alongs.
Top Colorado Guest Ranches
1. Harmel’s Ranch Resort – Almont
2. Peaceful Valley Ranch – Lyon/Estes Park
3. Spirit Mountain Ranch - Grand Lake
4. Waunita Hot Springs Ranch – Gunnison
5. Lake Manco’s Ranch – Mancos
6. Sundance Trail Guest Ranch - Red Feather Lakes
Top Montana Guest Ranches
1. Dryhead (Schively Ranch - Dryhead Canyon
2. Laughing Water Ranch - Fortine
3. Rich Ranch - Seeley Lake
4. Blacktail Ranch - Wolf Creek
Top Utah Guest Ranches
1. Rockin’ R Ranch - Antimony
2. Rocking C Ranch - Huntsville
Do you dream of adventure, untouched wilderness, escaping the
fast-paced lifestyle? Have you ever wanted to know what it would be
like to drive cattle across the great frontier or to relax by a campfire
on a starry night - to experience the freedom of wide open spaces in
the wilderness - to explore the terrain on horseback while riding
through the fresh mountain air? You can find all this and more when
you take your vacation in cowboy country while lodging at one of the
many Dude Ranches or Guest Ranches throughout the United
States.
Most Dude ranches are found off the beaten path in remote areas
where they would have been found in the “old west”. The western
states of Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Texas and New
Mexico have many Dude Ranches that offer adventure, spectacular
scenery, wildlife and lots of fun for the entire family. Each ranch has
its own individual style so you should pick the one that would be best
for your family’s lifestyle. You will experience the traditional activities
of ranching while at the same time enjoying a wonderful vacation.
FAMILY DUDE RANCHES
Wind River Ranch is a Christian Family Dude Ranch located 7 miles
South of Estes Park, Colorado. With The Rocky Mountain National
Park in front of us and Roosevelt National Forest as our back yard, it
is hard to find a prettier area for a ranch vacation. We cater to
families who want to come and rest, relax and renew. It is truly a
mountain top experience.
The ranch has the an incredible kid’s and teen’s program, a top of
the line horse program with 55 horses, it offers whitewater rafting,
golf, hiking, a climbing wall and zip-line, a pool and hot tub and so
much more. Each week we have a key note Christian speaker who
leads the optional morning bible studies and evening firesides in
the upper meadow. It is a great investment in your family! As Ken
Gire, a well known Christian author and speaker, once said,
“Memories are made here that not only last a lifetime, but nourish a
lifetime.” Come see us, we look forward to facilitating an incredible
vacation for you and your family. Go to windriverranch.com or
email at info@windriverranch.com
Colorado Trails Ranch
Lots of fun and breathtaking scenery await your family at Colorado
Trails Ranch, located in the San Juan mountains near historic
Durango. Horseback riding, fly-fishing, cattle drives, whitewater
rafting, hiking and trips to Mesa Verde National Park. Special
programs for kids and teens where they can participate in a variety
of outdoor activities - campfire sing-along,hayride and western line
dance.
Rock Springs Guest Ranch
More than 12,000 wooded acres of classic cowboy terrain. Guests
eat, ride and play together. For kids, there are games, sports, crafts
and campouts. For adults, there is a wide variety of activities that
include a swimming pool, hot tub, tennis, volleyball, fishing, billiards,
and an on-call masseuse.
Diamond L Guest Ranch - Located in the northeast corner of
Wyoming, only a couple of hours from Mt. Rushmore and the Black
Hills of South Dakota - nestled in a valley 5,000 feet above sea level
- the last ranch on the road with the Wyoming Black Hills National
Forest bordering two sides. Breath-taking views. Trails that offer
plenty of variety and chances to view wildlife.
Rawah Ranch – Rawah Ranch is a special place 8,400 feet high in
Colorado's Rockies, just south of the Wyoming border - a stunning
spot in the secluded Laramie River Valley, it adjoins the 76,000 acre
Rawah Wilderness Area with its snowcapped peaks and 200,000+
acres of Roosevelt National Forest. Relaxed, un-regimented, fun-
filled days, riding, fly-fishing and hiking. Great food and evening
entertainment.
Drowsy Water Ranch - Located 90 miles from Denver and just
seven miles from Granby, on thousands of acres of back country
close to Rocky Mountain National Park and the Colorado River in the
famous ranch country of the Middle Park of Colorado.
Hill Country Equestrian Lodge - Located on the headquarters of a
100-year old working cattle ranch in the scenic hills just outside
Bandera, Texas. Offers over 40 miles of trails, 6000 acres for
horseback riding and nature activities. Bandara is known as the
"Cowboy Capitol of the World".
Echo Valley Ranch & Spa - a very unique working guest ranch and
spa located within a wilderness area of a Cariboo region of British
Columbia - a superb sanctuary of first class accommodations,
healthy gourmet food, complete spa services, and an enriching
diversity of outdoor recreational activities.
Bonanza Creek Country Guest Ranch - Surrounded by the scenic
Castle Mountains and the legendary Crazy Mountains in south
central Montana at an altitude of 5,800'. It is part of a large working
cattle ranch of nearly 30,000 acres that was founded in 1877 by
ancestors of the Voldseth family.
Lone Mountain Ranch - a summer family guest ranch and winter
ski
resort. Summer activities focus on appreciating nature through
naturalist-guided walks, Yellowstone Park interpretive trips, riding,
special evening presentations, active children's program, outdoor
barbecues, and sing-alongs.
Top Colorado Guest Ranches
1. Harmel’s Ranch Resort – Almont
2. Peaceful Valley Ranch – Lyon/Estes Park
3. Spirit Mountain Ranch - Grand Lake
4. Waunita Hot Springs Ranch – Gunnison
5. Lake Manco’s Ranch – Mancos
6. Sundance Trail Guest Ranch - Red Feather Lakes
Top Montana Guest Ranches
1. Dryhead (Schively Ranch - Dryhead Canyon
2. Laughing Water Ranch - Fortine
3. Rich Ranch - Seeley Lake
4. Blacktail Ranch - Wolf Creek
Top Utah Guest Ranches
1. Rockin’ R Ranch - Antimony
2. Rocking C Ranch - Huntsville
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