Articles Tagged 'Dude Ranch History'

Meet Your Host- Averill’s Flathead Lake Lodge in Montana

The Averill Family has been guest ranching for three generations in Montana on the shores of Flathead Lake, the largest fresh water lake west of the Mississippi. Their ranch resort, Averill’s Flathead Lake Lodge, specializes in upscale family ranch vacations, welcoming multiple gener...

Why Do They Call it a Dude Ranch?

Fourth-generation rancher Danielle Otis of Western Pleasure Guest Ranch, shares the history and meaning behind the term, "dude ranch."  Recently, I was asked an interesting question by an individual who had never heard of a dude ranch. The question was, is a “dude ranch” ju...

Darley’s Travel Blog

Dude Ranch Video Playlist

Learn about the history of American dude ranches and get packing tips for your ranch vacation in these special videos from the Emmy winning TV series, Equitrekking. by Darley Newman We've visited dude ranches and guests ranches across the United States in Hawaii, Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona...

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Dude Ranch History Video

Dude Ranchers Share their History in Equitrekking's Public Television Special Learn about the history of dude ranches in America, including the Eaton brothers' first ranch and the original "dudes" in this video from Equitrekking Great American Ranches, a high definition PBS TV special. ...

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Fun Dude Ranch Quiz- Test your knowledge of American ranches

Test your knowledge of American ranches, including fun facts, history and Western culture with this Equitrekking quiz! by Darley Newman Take a fun quiz with questions on great American ranches. Use these great dude ranch resources to search for the answers: the Equitrekking Vacation Guide ...

Darley’s Travel Blog

Equitrekking’s Dude Ranches TV Special

"Equitrekking Great American Ranches" Public Television special explores dude ranches and dude ranchers' history.  Visit horseback riding ranches in Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona, Quebec, Texas, Maui and the Big Island.  by Darley Newman One of the best parts of filming this tra...