dude ranch
noun
: a vacation resort offering activities (such as horseback riding) typical of western ranches
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Evenings bring live entertainment and campfire s'mores at this luxe resort, considered one of North America’s top family dude ranches.
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Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
As one of Montana’s longest standing dude ranches, the property is constantly reimagining through refined design, a wildly impressive staff, and heaps of annual events bringing loads of travelers, from local to first-time ranchers alike.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Her family owns Cold Spring Tavern in California, the first to serve Henson’s dressing outside of his dude ranch.
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Holly Meyer,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
CoolWorks is a seasonal job board that connects users to employment opportunities at ski resorts, dude ranches, national parks and summer camps.
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Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
As one of Montana’s longest standing dude ranches, the property is constantly reimagining through refined design, a wildly impressive staff, and heaps of annual events bringing loads of travelers, from local to first-time ranchers alike.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Her family owns Cold Spring Tavern in California, the first to serve Henson’s dressing outside of his dude ranch.
—
Holly Meyer,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
CoolWorks is a seasonal job board that connects users to employment opportunities at ski resorts, dude ranches, national parks and summer camps.
—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Dude ranch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dude%20ranch. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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