Old West New West Magazine – Your Travel & History Guide for Western Adventures. Enjoy Travel Tips, Discounts, Specials, Restaurant Reviews, National Park Information and Much More… http://www.oldwestnewwest.com/table/places-to-visit/dude-ranches/feed/atom.html 2012-02-09T21:22:50Z Joomla! 1.5 - Open Source Content Management 2011-04-03T23:07:18Z 2011-04-03T23:07:18Z http://www.oldwestnewwest.com/20110403506/places-to-visit/dude-ranches/10-surprising-things-to-do-at-a-dude-ranch.html Mike Harris Mikeharris@oldwestnewwest.com

<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">There's good news for vacationers who would like a taste of the Western dude ranch experience, but have it blended with other vacation-type activities. <br /><br />"While dude ranches still provide that one-of-a-kind ‘cowboy-style' vacation you can't find anywhere else, many have also expanded their offerings to appeal to the diverse and discriminating tastes of today's traveler," says Colleen Hodson of the Dude Ranchers' Association, an organization that represents more than 100 dude ranches. <br />

<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">There's good news for vacationers who would like a taste of the Western dude ranch experience, but have it blended with other vacation-type activities. <br /><br />"While dude ranches still provide that one-of-a-kind ‘cowboy-style' vacation you can't find anywhere else, many have also expanded their offerings to appeal to the diverse and discriminating tastes of today's traveler," says Colleen Hodson of the Dude Ranchers' Association, an organization that represents more than 100 dude ranches. <br /> 2009-10-12T22:46:22Z 2009-10-12T22:46:22Z http://www.oldwestnewwest.com/20091012280/places-to-visit/dude-ranches/escape-old-man-winter-this-season-at-a-dude-ranch-in-the-sunny-southwest.html Mike Harris Mikeharris@oldwestnewwest.com

<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">Say winter vacations to some people and they probably think snow, but the Dude Ranchers' Association would like you to think sun, warm weather and a dude ranch adventure in the Southwest for a great getaway.<br /><br />"There are predictions that this winter will be harsh, especially in the Northern regions, so we're suggesting that people needing a winter break should look to the Southwest, such as the sun-drenched deserts of Arizona, or the warm, enchanting lands of New Mexico," said Colleen Hodson, executive director for the Dude Ranchers' Association (DRA).<br />

<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">Say winter vacations to some people and they probably think snow, but the Dude Ranchers' Association would like you to think sun, warm weather and a dude ranch adventure in the Southwest for a great getaway.<br /><br />"There are predictions that this winter will be harsh, especially in the Northern regions, so we're suggesting that people needing a winter break should look to the Southwest, such as the sun-drenched deserts of Arizona, or the warm, enchanting lands of New Mexico," said Colleen Hodson, executive director for the Dude Ranchers' Association (DRA).<br /> 2009-05-03T21:44:57Z 2009-05-03T21:44:57Z http://www.oldwestnewwest.com/20090503213/places-to-visit/dude-ranches/time-to-explore-colorados-dude-a-guest-ranches.html Mike Harris Mikeharris@oldwestnewwest.com

<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">As the temperatures rise and the snow melts in the Rockies unveiling colorful wildflowers and roaring rivers, Colorado's Dude and Guest Ranches start gearing up for the summer season.<br /><br />Whether you're looking for a long weekend, a short getaway, a full week of relaxation or some horseback riding, you'll want to check out one of Colorado's many dude and guest ranches.<br />

<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">As the temperatures rise and the snow melts in the Rockies unveiling colorful wildflowers and roaring rivers, Colorado's Dude and Guest Ranches start gearing up for the summer season.<br /><br />Whether you're looking for a long weekend, a short getaway, a full week of relaxation or some horseback riding, you'll want to check out one of Colorado's many dude and guest ranches.<br />