Driving Longhorn Cattle at a Kansas Ranch

Ken Kitchen visits Moore Ranch for a third time to drive longhorns and experience life on an authentic working ranch near Dodge City. by Ken Kitchen Unlike a dude ranch, a working ranch is an actual cattle and horse operation. Guests can join in the regular work and experience modern ranch lif...

4 Great Dude Ranch Videos

There's nothing like the power of video to truly take you to a destination. We've been filming ranches for the past decade for Equitrekking and love riding and filming at USA ranches. We scoured the web to find some of the top ranch videos to take you to places you may like to visit during...

5 Great Autumn Adult-Only Ranch Vacations

Fall is a beautiful time to travel and ride at USA ranches. Many open their doors for special adult-only weeks, complete with wine tastings, spa treatments, dinner cruises and lots of great trail riding. Check out these ranches offering special adult-only weeks this fall (many of which are discoun...

10 Authentic American Ranch Experiences in Colorado

Seeking a truly American ranch experience? From the quirky to the cool, check out these ten experiences travelers can enjoy at Colorado ranches, including cattle drives and brandings, Native American culture, national parks, cowboy poets, barn dancing and more. by Darley Newman Whether you'...

Convenient Colorado Dude Ranches

Getting to a remote dude ranch can seem daunting, but there are many ranches in Colorado, which definitely take you away from it all, but not at the expense of time. These ranches are close to airports, making them convenient to fly and then drive or get a ranch shuttle or transporation service to m...

Unplugged Ranch Vacations- 5 Ways to do it at Colorado Dude Ranches

One of the newest requests for many travelers is a place where they can unplug and have a technology free vacation. This is especially requested by parents, who want their kids to enjoy nature, immerse themselves in new experiences and enjoy actually talking with other people and family members. O...

Spring Break Ranch Vacations

Saddle up for Spring Break on these ranch vacations, whether you want to play in the Colorado snow or Arizona sun! by Darley Newman Whether you're traveling solo or with a group, there are lots of options for spring break dude ranch retreats. While ranches in California combine family-friendly...

Tips For Building A Dude Ranch Driving Tour

Travel ideas for building a road trip around your next dude ranch vacation, combining affordable car travel and accessible public lands with lots of fun activities. Crude oil prices are at record lows, and prices at the gas pumps are continuing to drop as a result. One obvious impact on vacation...

Ranches to Visit for the Holiday Season

Thinking of getting away this Christmas or New Year’s? Celebrate in style with these ranches that offer a relaxing getaway from the hustle of the holidays. by Jocelyn Pierce Christmas and New Year’s weeks are perfect for families looking for a unique way to celebrate the holidays w...

Ranch Photos to Get You in the Holiday Spirit

Bright lights, snowy landscapes, evergreen trees, and horse drawn sleigh rides make us think of the holiday season. Whether you’re planning to celebrate at home or are thinking about getting away, these photos of holiday traditions and decorations at ranches across the U.S. will help inspire...