Dude Ranches

South Dakota Department of Tourism

As the ultimate destination for family road trips, South Dakota offers the best of affordable travel with historic experiences, iconic attractions, quirky roadside stops and classic Americana ambiance. Whether you’re a child or an adult, South Dako

6 Extraordinary Family Vacation Ideas for 2019 – Dude Ranches Out West

Family Travel Association

Are you looking for exciting family vacation ideas? Think outside the box and perhaps consider a dude ranch vacation in the west! For more than 100 years dude ranches and guest ranch vacations have provided limitless fun and engaging things to do for the whole family. Mom and dad will appreciate the all-inclusive rates – […]

Why Moms Choose a Dude Ranch for a Great Family Vacation

Family Travel Association

Dude ranches make an incredibly memorable and enjoyable family vacation – for moms especially. With a sense of togetherness and shared experiences moms and the whole family are sure to love their time in the great outdoors, horseback riding and participating in a limitless number of outdoor adventures, such as hiking, fishing, white water rafting, […]

FTA Launches First Travel Agent Industry Guide

Richard D'Ambrosio

The Family Travel Association is proud to announce the launch of our FTA Dude Ranch Guide, the first in a series of industry category tools that will be published in our new Travel Agent Resource Center. These tools help the FTA’s travel agency members better understand the value and experience dude ranches create for families. […]

6 Myths About Dude Ranch Vacations that Simply Aren’t True

Kirsten Maxwell

This past summer our family decided to try a dude ranch vacation, and I have to admit I was apprehensive at first. When my husband was a child, his family visited a dude ranch in Colorado and he said it was the best vacation ever.

15 Best Dude Ranches for Families

Julie Bielenberg

The ultimate family vacation has grown exponentially in terms of options and accommodations — and dude ranch vacations are no exception. In fact, there are very few resorts that emulate the offerings of the dude ranch community. “Activity options have skyrocketed. From ropes courses and ziplines to rock climbing, cooking classes, and more, some ranches […]

Family Travel and Dude Ranches

Ethan Gelber

Why family travel and dude ranches? Because they reconnect adults to innocent parts of their childhood and introduce their kids to these same experiences.

Making Time for Multigenerational Vacations

Lissa Poirot

Planning a multigenerational vacation may sound like a logistical nightmare, but service providers are making it easier for groups to come together.

Beyond Family Cruises: 10 New Multigenerational Vacation Ideas

U.S. News and World Report

A multigenerational vacation is more popular than ever, but how about something other than a cruise? Here are 10 outside-the-box ideas to consider as a family.

5 Extraordinary Dude Ranches for Families

Dude Ranchers Association

Here are five fantastic dude ranches for families, where you’re in it for the riding or active, outdoor, multi-sport fun.

One Thing You Must Do with Kids in Every U.S. State

Erin Gifford

A bucket list of the one must-do experience to have with your kids in each state of the U.S. if you can only do one thing or spend time in one city.

20 Extraordinary Family Vacations Kids Will Actually, Truly Enjoy

Travel and Leisure

A list designed for parents looking for extraordinary family vacations: properties with thoughtful perks and culturally rich activities.

Dude Ranchers’ Association

Created in 1926, the National Dude Ranchers’ Association (DRA) was founded to preserve, protect and promote the unique experience and identity of a dude ranch vacation.