dude ranch

noun

: a vacation resort offering activities (such as horseback riding) typical of western ranches

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The dude ranch — located in south-central Wyoming, not too far from Saratoga — is the perfect vacation for travelers looking to pair a bit of horse riding or fly fishing with unparalleled relaxation. —

Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2024 Unleash your inner cowboy or cowgirl at a dude ranch Dude ranches usually conjure up images of mountainous terrain in places like the Rockies and Badlands. —

Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024 A number of operators offer lodges and dude ranches with horseback riding, hiking, fishing, off-road and other activities. —

Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 Canyon Ranch first opened in Tucson in 1979 and the focus on combining elevated hospitality with world-class wellness amenities explains why the resort, located in an old dude ranch setting, appeals to travelers, Canyon Ranch CEO Mark Rivers told The Arizona Republic. —

Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 12 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dude ranch