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Unusual Vacation Travel:Authentic Ranch Trips

Typical historical or themed vacations lead travelers to Europe’s sites. But to really expand your horizons, you should look toward the more unorthodox historical trips: guest ranch vacations. Even if you are not crazy about the wild west, you may surprise yourself with how much you enjoy the nostalgia of an older, hardier time.

They have several different types of ranches. Some that cater to the more historical ‘what life was really like’ aspect, some that cater to the outdoorsy, horse-riding, camping, adventure aspect, and some that cater to hunters.

This allows for a lot of choice in deciding on a ranch, especially when one considers how large the area is that offers ranches. It can go from Kentucky all the way to California, from Canada, down to Mexico. You will be able to plan your vacation at any time of the year and still be able to pick any climate you’d like to visit. You will also have a large range of prices and activities.

Dude ranches are not specifically for children or for adults, so you are capable of designing your own vacation in order to please everyone. For quality assurance, go through the Dude Ranchers’ Association, which represents the best vacation spots and makes sure they all follow the guidelines and regulations of the Association and Federal and state laws.

There has been some debate regarding the hunting portion of some dude ranches, especially when non-native species are imported purely for the purpose of hunting. Booking a vacation through the Dude Ranchers’ Association might help squash any qualms on that front, since the hunting at those ranches is done in accordance with the strictest of laws.

Dude ranches are peaceful retreats but still provide a lot of life and experience for their guests. Lodging is inexpensive and, on average, can be under a thousand dollars for a family trip lasting a week. That can include activities and food–not just lodging!
Joanna at the 21st Annual Philippine American Friendship Day, Jersey City, NJ 6.26.11