Like staying in historic buildings or cozy log cabins? Looking for a quintessential cabin in the woods? Want awesome diggs on your next ranch getaway? Check out the architecture and design of these cool cabins at dude ranches across the USA that you may want to visit. by Darley Newman A...

Saddle up with your female friends for these special Western packages at dude ranches and riding vacations across the USA. by Darley Newman Hey ladies! Ever had dreams of riding off into the sunset, leading a cattle drive or trekking cross-country on horseback? Female-friendly riding vacations...

It's that time of the year when there is the opportunity to horseback ride in the snow or head out in a horse drawn sleigh in various parts of the USA. To inspire you to put on those layers and get outdoors, here are some beautiful photos of ranch horses enjoying the snow. An idyllic ba...

It's a dream for many... bounding through the snow on a horseback. While some ranches close during the winter, others are open for winter activities and guests can enjoy horseback riding through the snow. We've picked out four ranches in Montana and Colorado where you can horseback ride th...

Get in the holiday spirit and get inspired to decorate by checking out some festive decorations at dude ranches across the USA. Why not add a little cowboy Christmas to your own decorations! Below are some ideas for holiday ranch style that you may want to emulate. by Darley Newman Histor...

A sweet morning treat with a kick! Tom and Sue Murphy, owners of Elk Mountain Ranch located two hours from Denver and Colorado Springs, share a recipe for Brandied French Toast, a guest favorite. Makes 1 loaf French bread Ingredients: 5 eggs 1 cup cream 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract 1 Tbsp. almo...

An important part of any travel experience is the food. At dude ranches across the USA, food takes center-stage as chefs whip up everything from S’mores Cookies to Pinon Crusted Chicken with Cherry Chipotle to Apple Berry Cobbler. Elk Mountain Ranch, located in the heart of the Col...

Manuela Stefan of Graceful Horses visits an authentic Jackson Hole dude ranch to photograph and experience beautiful horses and iconic Western scenery. While exploring the area around Jackson, Wyoming and exhibiting my equine art at the Western Design Conference in town, I had the priv...

Looking to do something different to ring in the New Year? Get out of the city and experience the Western, the exotic and the fun traditions at ranches and horseback riding destinations that offer celebrations on New Year's Eve. by Darley Newman From Mexico to Colorado and Israel to Arizon...

Three great ranches in three different states that have strong Christmas holiday traditions and invite guests to join in the festivities. by Darley Newman Interested in a vacation during the holiday season? Want to get away from your area for a white Christmas or travel somewhere sunny and war...