Zip lines, climbing walls, fitness centers and more. Learn about new dude ranch amenities & activities that might surprise you! by Darley Newman A few things that we love about dude ranches are their rich history and the generations of families that have been the stewards of this history a...

A frequent question that we get emailed here at Equitrekking is, “What are some dude ranches where I can ride and my husband (son, sister or friend) can do other activities?” A popular more recent question has related to guest ranches with mountain biking. While many horse enthusiasts ...

Dude ranch history abounds throughout the state of Arizona. Learn about it with these fun facts about Arizona dude ranches. by Darley Newman If you're traveling to a dude ranch in Arizona, chances are that you will be visiting a ranch with an intersting past. For instance, Rancho de l...

Think that dude ranches are only for summer? Think again. Many Arizona dude ranches are open for winter fun in the sun.  While we’ve visited many Arizona dude ranches ourselves, we also look to the Arizona Dude Ranch Association for advice on great picks for sunny winter ranch vacat...

A standout dish that guests at Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch love is Tillie's Pancakes. Get the recipe for this Colorado ranch breakfast. guest post from Susan Jessup (Sylvan Dale's owner) My mom, Mayme, nicknamed “Tillie” by my Dad (both pictured right), was a great cook and a...

With more active seniors and increasingly adaptable kids, families are hitting the road together and a favorite spot is the American dude ranch.  by Darley Newman More and more these days, multiple generations of families are getting together to take a vacation. According to travel market...

Love S'mores, but don't have a campfire? Check out this great ranch recipe from Vista Verde Guest Ranch for S'mores that you can make at home! Nothing says summertime like S’mores. This summer guests at Vista Verde Guest Ranch, a luxury ranch in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, hav...

When its time for kids to go back to school, many dude ranches offer Adult Only Weeks. We've tracked down a variety of ranches in Colorado and Idaho offering discounts on August and September adult only weeks. As a special bonus, you may even get to view the changing leaves from on horseback!&...

The Ranch at Emerald Valley has opened! Learn about this new Colorado guest ranch with resort amenities. The new and highly anticipated Ranch at Emerald Valley has opened! Located in the Pike National Forest, this wilderness hideaway offers rustic luxury tucked into the mountains at an elev...

Learn about gymkhana- games on horseback- popular with riders of all abilities across the nation, including at American dude ranches. by Cassidy Lundmark It’s gymkhana time at Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch in Loveland, Colorado! For those of you who do not know what a gymkhana is, it is a...