At a dude ranch, people can participate in various activities such as horseback riding, cattle drives, hiking, fishing, and camping. They can also learn about ranch life, enjoy meals prepared for them, and relax in a rustic setting. Some dude ranches operate more like a resort with pampering and relaxing in a rustic setting alongside outdoor leisure activities, while others are a true working ranch which allows visitors to help out on the ranch and learn firsthand what it's like to be a rancher.