This photo was taken from Forest Service Road 9, which cuts through Ralph Lauren's RRL ranch, west of Ridgway, CO. Ridgway was also the home of the late Dennis Weaver (Chester on the TV series "Gunsmoke.") Mount Sneffels (frequently misspelled "Sneffles") and other magnificent peaks of the San Juan range form the background.

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Working cattle ranch vacations with the Dude Ranchers’ Association offer guests a taste of what life is like on a real cattle ranch. Here, you’ll be a cowboy yourself for the week - riding horses, checking cattle, participating in cattle drives. You'll be sleeping in comfortable bunk house cabins after a traditional day of ranch life. Here are 5 of the best working cattle ranch vacations in the West.

Thinking of a staying at a dude ranch in USA? Find out what to expect from this unique and immersive experience

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An extended, relaxed trip with the kids to a dude ranch is a great way to experience something unique and authentic. This summer you can bond with your family while riding horses, fishing, hiking and water sports at one of the best dude ranches in the country as a Dude Ranchers' Association member. Here are 6 places you should put at the top of your list for this summer.

Looking to do a cattle drive out west? Here are the top destinations for herding cattle at the best dude ranches and guest ranches in the country.

Montana Dude Ranches

True or False? Taking a wilderness pack trip is just taking a weekend camping trip with the family. False. A wilderness pack trip is easier and more adventurous. On a pack trip you can expect to have all the fun of camping minus all the camp set up, cooking, cleaning and caring for the animals. Leave all that to the professionals.

Flathead Lake Lodge is a prime guest ranch in Montana to visit this summer.

Experience Rancho de la Osa: Arizona's most historic dude ranch #simplywander #ranchodelaosa #duderanch #arizona

If you think your child is too young to enjoy activities at a dude ranch, think again! From horseback riding, to a playground with slides, to pools and more, there are several reasons why the Tanque Verde Ranch in Tucson, Arizona is one of the best dude ranches for young kids. Photo by Multidimensional TravelingMom, Kristi Mehes. #sponsored #tmom #DudeRanch #TanqueVerdeRanch #FamilyVacation

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Do you take your four legged, 1,000 pound equine family member on vacation with you? Why not make your next trip to a nationally accredited dude ranch where you can bring your own horse?

At the start of the summer season may be the best time to visit Goosewing Ranch. From discounted rates to wildlife sightings to smaller national park crowds, we chat best reasons to plan a Jackson Hole, Wyoming ranch vacation in June.

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