{"id":35536,"date":"2015-07-21T09:52:18","date_gmt":"2015-07-21T14:52:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=35536"},"modified":"2018-02-28T17:02:22","modified_gmt":"2018-02-28T23:02:22","slug":"7-dude-ranch-vacations-take-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2015\/07\/7-dude-ranch-vacations-take-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"7 dude ranch vacations to take this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If the closest you&#8217;ve come to a dude ranch is watching\u00a0<em>The Pioneer Woman <\/em>on Food Network, then consider this your summer to experience one of the most American vacations imaginable. Whether you prefer glamping (a.k.a. glamorous camping) or catching your own dinner, one of these dude ranches will fit you like a pair of your favorite pair of Wrangler jeans.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.brushcreekranch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Lodge &amp; Spa at Brush Creek\u00a0Ranch<\/a>: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/travel-guide\/United_States--Wyoming.tg353\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saratoga, WY<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tucked into Wyoming&#8217;s Platte River Valley, this all-inclusive resort\u00a0is the epitome of glamping.\u00a0The log cabins are so inviting &#8212; with their high ceilings, fireplaces and decor worthy of a furniture catalog &#8212; that you may not want to venture past your porch. But when you do, you&#8217;ll be met with a buffet of Western-inspired activities such as fly fishing, shooting sports, ropes courses, a Lil Wranglers program for kids and more.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_35540\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/BCR_IconicRock.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35540\" class=\"size-full wp-image-35540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/BCR_IconicRock.jpg\" alt=\"Photo credit: Courtesy of The Lodge &amp; Spa at Brush Creek Ranch.\" width=\"500\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/BCR_IconicRock.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/BCR_IconicRock-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/BCR_IconicRock-400x254.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-35540\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: Courtesy of The Lodge &amp; Spa at Brush Creek Ranch.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/hotel\/United_States--FL\/River_Ranch\/Westgate_River_Ranch_Resort_&amp;_Rodeo.h63625\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Westgate River Ranch &amp; Rodeo<\/a>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/travel-guide\/United_States--Florida.tg312\/\">River Ranch, FL<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Welcome to the wild, wild east. Located about 90 miles south of Orlando, Westgate is the\u00a0largest guest ranch east of the Mississippi River. The centerpiece of the ranch is a 1,200-seat arena, where the Saturday night rodeo showcases\u00a0bull riding, barrel racing and other don&#8217;t-try-this-at-home feats. After a day of airboat rides, ziplining or fishing on the Kissimmee River, retire to your outdoor glamping tent, where your personal glamping concierge will start your campfire and arrange the next day&#8217;s activities.<\/p>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"366.2761656479372\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_35538\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/River-Ranch_Glamping-Interior1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35538\" class=\"wp-image-35538 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/River-Ranch_Glamping-Interior1.jpg\" alt=\"Glamping at Westgate River Ranch.\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/River-Ranch_Glamping-Interior1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/River-Ranch_Glamping-Interior1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/River-Ranch_Glamping-Interior1-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-35538\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Glamping at Westgate River Ranch. Because life is hard enough, without having to start your own fire. Photo credit: Westgate River Ranch.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.waunita.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waunita Hot Spring Ranch<\/a>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/travel-guide\/United_States--Colorado.tg308\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gunnison, CO<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Located about 200 miles southwest of Denver\u00a0next to\u00a0Gunnison National Forest, this family-friendly ranch is big on activities. From rafting excursions and overnight horseback riding trips to movies and square dancing, there&#8217;s something for every age and energy level. The giant swimming pool and adjacent hot tub are fed by the property&#8217;s natural hot spring\u2014perfect for soothing sore muscles after a long day on the trail.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_35544\" style=\"width: 467px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Waunita-Hot-Springs-panning-for-gold.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35544\" class=\"wp-image-35544 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Waunita-Hot-Springs-panning-for-gold-457x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"457\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Waunita-Hot-Springs-panning-for-gold-457x600.jpg 457w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Waunita-Hot-Springs-panning-for-gold-229x300.jpg 229w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Waunita-Hot-Springs-panning-for-gold-400x525.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Waunita-Hot-Springs-panning-for-gold.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 457px) 100vw, 457px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-35544\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">At Waunita Hot Spring Ranch, the kid-friendly activities include panning for gold and helping to feed the animals. Photo courtesy of the Colorado Dude &amp; Guest Ranch Association.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ranchocortez.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rancho Cortez<\/a>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Destinations-In-Texas.d245.Hotel-Destinations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bandera, TX<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re gonna\u00a0eat like a cowboy, then you&#8217;ve gotta move like a cowboy.\u00a0This dude ranch about 60 miles northwest of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/San-Antonio-Hotels.d178303.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">San Antonio<\/a>\u00a0offers a Cowboy Fitness Ranch program for folks looking for down-and-dirty weight loss.\u00a0As the website states, &#8220;We are not an expensive foo-foo spa.&#8221; Rather, the\u00a0program centers around\u00a0activities like hiking, horseback riding and even farm chores, combined with traditional exercises like Zumba\u00a0and water aerobics. There are also nutrition classes and even hypnotherapy, which should help you resist the lure of s&#8217;mores around the campfire.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_35543\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/RanchoCortezHikingGroup.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35543\" class=\"size-full wp-image-35543\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/RanchoCortezHikingGroup.jpg\" alt=\"Want to lose weight? The extra pounds will take a hike at Rancho Cortez. Photo credit: Rancho Cortez.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/RanchoCortezHikingGroup.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/RanchoCortezHikingGroup-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/RanchoCortezHikingGroup-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-35543\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Want to lose weight? The extra pounds will take a hike at Rancho Cortez. Photo credit: Rancho Cortez.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.marblemountainranch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marble Mountain Guest <\/a><span class=\"il\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.marblemountainranch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ranch<\/a>: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/travel-guide\/United_States--California.tg307\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Somes Bar, CA\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The signature program of this\u00a0Northern California\u00a0ranch is its\u00a0\u201cSaddle Paddle&#8221; package, a day that combines morning trail rides with afternoons of white water rafting or kayaking on the\u00a0Klamath River. The excursions are guided by ranch staffers, not third-party companies, so you&#8217;ll feel like you&#8217;re among family as you keep an eye out for otters, eagles and other wildlife along the way. Nearly everything is included in the daily rate, from cozy cottage lodging and arena riding lessons to the Young Buckaroo program and meals. Be sure to save room for the to-die-for desserts.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_35632\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/KlamathRafting-resized.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35632\" class=\"size-full wp-image-35632\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/KlamathRafting-resized.jpg\" alt=\"Midway through your rafting trip with Marble Mountain Guest Ranch, you can hike the Karuk tribal lands and go fora dip in the pool underneath a waterfall. Photo credit: Marble Mountain Guest Ranch.\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/KlamathRafting-resized.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/KlamathRafting-resized-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/KlamathRafting-resized-400x266.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-35632\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Midway through your rafting trip with Marble Mountain Guest Ranch, you can hike the Karuk tribal lands and go for a dip in the pool underneath a waterfall. Photo credit: Marble Mountain Guest Ranch.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.expressuubar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Express UU Bar Ranch<\/a>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/travel-guide\/United_States--New_Mexico.tg335\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cimarron, NM<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t let the satellite TVs and queen-size beds fool you. This <a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/travel-guide\/United_States--New_Mexico.tg335\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Mexico<\/a> property is a working cattle ranch. Serious outdoorsy types will appreciate the multi-day hunting packages with guides, field dressing and transportation of your catch. Then there&#8217;s the fishing, with multiple trout and pike lakes available to licensed fishermen and women. If you&#8217;d rather just relax and enjoy the food, well that&#8217;s fine, too.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_35717\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/hunting.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35717\" class=\"size-full wp-image-35717\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/hunting.jpg\" alt=\"UU Bar Ranch is the place for serious hunting and fishing, not glamping. Photo from Facebook.com\/UUBar.\" width=\"500\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/hunting.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/hunting-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/hunting-400x296.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-35717\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">UU Bar Ranch is the place for serious hunting and fishing, not glamping. Photo from Facebook.com\/UUBar.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/hotel\/United_States--AZ\/Tucson\/White_Stallion_Ranch.h358961\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">White Stallion <span class=\"il\">Ranch<\/span><\/a>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/travel-guide\/United_States--AZ\/Tucson.tg3703\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tucson, AZ<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A trip to this Southwestern resort is like two vacations in one. With the all-inclusive &#8220;Ride Arizona&#8221; package, you&#8217;ll start out at White Stallion Ranch in Tucson,\u00a0where you&#8217;ll enjoy activities ranging from wine-and-cheese horseback rides (or if you prefer, beer-and-Cheetos rides) to watercolor classes with the resident artist.\u00a0Halfway through your stay, you&#8217;ll board a van and head out to White Stallion&#8217;s partner ranch,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tombstonemonumentranch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tombstone Monument <\/a><span class=\"il\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tombstonemonumentranch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ranch<\/a>, where you&#8217;ll complete your vacation at this Old West-style resort.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_35926\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/IMG_9474.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35926\" class=\"size-full wp-image-35926\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/IMG_9474.jpg\" alt=\"White Stallion Ranch owns one of the largest private herds of horses in Arizona. Photo credit: White Stallion Ranch.\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/IMG_9474.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/IMG_9474-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/IMG_9474-400x266.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-35926\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">White Stallion Ranch owns one of the largest private herds of horses in Arizona. Photo credit: White Stallion Ranch.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/travel-deals\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32947\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/blogCTA-_dealspage2.jpg\" alt=\"discount airline tickets\" width=\"500\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/blogCTA-_dealspage2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/blogCTA-_dealspage2-300x90.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"nc_pixel\" src=\"https:\/\/pixel.newscred.com\/px.gif?key=YXJ0aWNsZT0zZmQ3OGY1M2UwMzRmYzQ0YTU1MDNmOTAxMDllN2U3Mg==\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Saddle up for horseback riding and other outdoor 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