The state's guest ranches give visitors an escape from their hectic lives by allowing the opportunity to emerge themselves in a western experience. Many places offer guided horseback trips into the backcountry or guided trips to special fishing holes.
The chance to ride a horse, rope and brand a steer or move cattle from summer to winter pasture isn't just in the movies. Guest, or "dude," ranches have offered that opportunity for the past 100 years.
Common to any guest ranch are outstanding, homecooked meals and wonderful hospitality. Most ranches are small and provide a "family" atmosphere. After the evening meal, there are games, amateur talent show, videos, books and good conversation. Some even bring in the local talent to provide evening entertainment. Recreational Dancing under Entertainment lists ranches that also provide opportunities for Square Dancing and other Western style dancing.
