Samuel Cashwell of Raleigh, North Carolina, gives roping a shot at the 320 Guest Ranch in Big Sky, Montana. (Josh Noel/Chicago Tribune/TNS) A dude or guest ranch vacation offers families old-fashioned ...

Although dude ranches have been around for centuries, they’re enjoying a serious renaissance — and for good reason. For families in particular, these all-inclusive escapes offer an unbeatable ...

Bucolic scenes from the Old West, like horseback riding through rolling hills and settling in at a remote hacienda, can capture the imagination. But these experiences don't have to be relegated to the ...

Prime rib, Caesar salad, shrimp and a dessert table? Whatever happened to franks-n-beans? Apparently, they’re long gone, like much of what I expected to find at a dude ranch. Thankfully, some of the ...

A dude or guest ranch vacation offers families old-fashioned hospitality and the opportunity to learn horsemanship in an authentic and scenic setting. Here are five places where cowboys and cowgirls ...

Ranches in Thibodaux and Schriever are helping people become skilled equestrians and build strong bonds with new friends, human and horse alike. Connected by a shared love for horses, Behind the Bit ...