History has it that the first fee was the handsome sum of ten dollars for a week of accommodations, meals, a good horse to ride, and the pleasant company of the ranch family. This basic package is still the hallmark of the Western dude ranch.
Dude ranches are great destination vacations for families, couples, singles and groups of all types.
All seem to fit-in quite naturally with the easy going ranch atmosphere. Since most dude ranches offer a wide variety of activities such as horseback riding, excellent private access fishing, river rafting, swimming pools, children's programs, cattle drives, cookouts, line dancing, and plain relaxing close to nature, some activities are bound to appeal to every member of your group. The bright and cheerful ranch crews gently guide each guest to full enjoyment of all the ranch amenities while pleasantly seeing to their every need. We now have over 100 members in The Dude Ranchers' Association, which was formed in 1926 to preserve this special way of life and the wonderful environment in which it takes place. Membership in the Association is not automatic.