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Dude ranching has been part of the American West for 150 years. Does the industry’s longevity offer clues about how newer recreational activities like rock climbing or snow sports can balance economic ...

The mountain wind whispering through the trees, the crackle of the campfire, the gentle neighing of horses, the clanging of the dinner bell: Since their heyday in the 1920s, dude ranches have ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Having spent time at dude ranches, I know what’s important to a great stay. You want unspoiled vistas, the chance for daily riding ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Have you ever wanted to experience the life of a cowboy? We can't all be like the Drummond family, living ...

With horses to ride, fish to catch, and hearty cowboy meals to devour, there’s no time for screens on a dude ranch vacation. And for many families, that's a good thing. Set in breathtaking natural ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The American West has long been a place of rugged beauty and adventure. Many travelers are captivated by the wide-open landscapes, ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Dude ranches often are associated with summer vacations. We picture city slickers slipping away to enjoy the great outdoors and fresh mountain air, learning ...

With horses to ride, fish to catch, and hearty cowboy meals to devour, there’s no time for screens on a dude ranch vacation. And for many families, that’s a good thing. Set in breathtaking natural ...

Reporting from Philipsburg, Mont. — Nearly two decades have passed since tough-as- nails trail boss Curly Washburn hurled insults at the three “City Slickers” who invaded his turf, a Colorado cattle ...

Decades before statehood in 1912, the riches of the Sonoran Desert attracted prospectors and the outlaws who followed them. Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, Johnny Ringo and the wildest of the Wild West ...