When you think of the Dutton family ranch, peaceful might not be the first word that comes to mind amid the murders, deceit and missing cattle—and yet, doesn’t it still look dreamy? Lucky for us you ...

Most people equate dude ranches to the range-riding, dog-wrangling, pot-full-of-beans-eating experience we all watched Billy Crystal endure in the movie "City Slickers." While that experience is ...

If you’ve been dreaming of wide-open spaces, starry nights, and the thrill of the American West, you’re in the... The post 10 ...

If you’re thinking of rustling up your family and heading to a dude ranch, be forewarned: Living like a cowboy isn’t cheap. An all-inclusive ranch vacation can set a family of four back $6,000 or more ...

The origin of the dude ranch vacation is a fascinating story. Back in the late 1800s and early 1900s, “dude” was the name given to “big-shot city slickers” by Western cattle ranchers (or cowboys).

Ranch getaways provide families the chance to blend rustic pleasures, outdoor pursuits and unplugged relaxation. Round up your clan and consider these five places. 1. Ranch at Rock Creek, Philipsburg, ...

Christine Ortjohann, of Cologne, Germany, right, tags after ranch owner Remi Metcalf, as they round up cattle for a branding on the Metcalf ranch, east of Big Timber. The Metcalfs give guests a taste ...

Welcome to Explore Ranches, a.k.a. your one-stop shop for ranch stays in the U.S. Kirk Gittings/Courtesy of Explore Ranches Explore Ranches co-founder Allison Ryan grew up in Madera Canyon, the ...

I never thought I'd visit a real dude ranch, much less ride a horse - something I had never done. This fact surprises many, because I grew up on a farm near Floodwood. (I did drive a tractor, though.) ...

Ranch getaways provide families the chance to blend rustic pleasures, outdoor pursuits and unplugged relaxation. Round up your clan and consider these five places. 1. Ranch at Rock Creek, Philipsburg, ...

DONNA HEALY Of The Gazette Staff Jun 28, 2009 Jun 28, 2009 0 Trailed by lone riders, the black Angus cattle came together along the grassy bench in slow-moving dribs and drabs. In the valley below, a ...