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When you arrive at Echo Valley Ranch & Spa in western Canada, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), you'll find many of the features of a guest ranch - horses browsing in the fields, dogs that greet you at the door, wranglers ready to hit the trail with you and your new four-legged friend.

The adventure ranch of the Canadian Rockies We specialize in families, beginner riding opportunities, and multi-sport activities. Three Bars Guest and Cattle Ranch invites you to experience the ultimate horseback riding vacation in the Canadian Rocky Mountains of British Columbia, Canada. We offer the most diverse activities program available.

Top50Ranches.com is dedicated to showcasing some of the most breathtaking, authentic and luxurious ranch destinations in the world. So, why not take a trip at Christmas or New Year for a truly magical retreat and enjoy some of the winter events and activities they have on offer?

As many families and guests have known for some time, Red Horse Mountain Ranch is now recognized nationally as one of the few great dude ranch vacation experiences and is a member of the Dude Ranchers' Association. Red Horse Mountain Ranch is known for its guided adventures that reawaken the spirit.

"This authentic working ranch is home to Quarter Horses, American bison, abundant wildlife and one of the country's largest registered Texas Longhorn herds. As such, Texas Ranch Life encompasses Ranching First - immerse yourself in western cowboy culture as you observe the ranch's resident cowboys ride and train the horses, feed the livestock, treat the animals for injuries and disease, and manage the working ranch operation."

Ranch recipes of winter comfort food are making way for lighter, fresher dishes as the days get warmer and spring well and truly sets in - like those served up by Clayoquot Wilderness Resort in British Columbia, Canada

Winter ski holidays are a great way to enjoy the snowy season without getting too cold - and working up an appetite for the all-important apres-ski!

Siwash Lake Guest Ranch in BC, Canada, is truly one of the world's premier luxury dude ranches and wilderness resorts, surrounded by 80,000 acres of pristine British Columbia rangeland. Wildlife thrives here among our golden grasslands, old-growth forests, secluded lakes, and river canyons.

Choose from the Top 50 Ranches personally selected dude ranch vacations, guest ranch vacations, and working ranch vacations around the entire world. From North & South America to Oceania!

North Fork Ranch is a family owned and operated traditional dude ranch that's been welcoming families since 1985. Located just an hour from Denver (a little longer by horseback), the ranch offers a multitude of activities to satisfy everyone's interests.

The best dude ranch vacations might be great for keen horseback riders, but drag your other half along with you to your chosen dude ranch, guest ranch or working ranch and you might not have the same level of enthusiasm when it comes to western horseback riding.

Family dude ranch vacations don't come much better than at The Resort at Paws Up in Montana, USA. In an age where iPads, X-Boxes and 3D televisions seem to be the centre of our children's worlds, it can be hard to encourage them to enjoy the simpler things in life, and even the most sporty, active and 'outdoors' kids have that favorite TV show they simply can't miss. But on a dude ranch vacation - especially at family dude ranches like Paws Up - sitting in front of the box will be the last thing on their minds.

Colorado dude ranch Nork Fork Ranch is owned and run by Dean and Karen May and their family, who have been welcoming guests through their doors for dude ranch vacations for more than 25 years.

When you arrive at Echo Valley Ranch & Spa in western Canada, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), you'll find many of the features of a guest ranch - horses browsing in the fields, dogs that greet you at the door, wranglers ready to hit the trail with you and your new four-legged friend. But you'll find much more at this Canadian guest ranch vacations.

Dude ranch vacations don't get more unique than the Sugar and Spice Ranch, which is why their Texas dude ranches and new Wyoming dude ranch have been chosen as Top50's February Ranch of the Month.

Your family will enjoy a rustic ranch atmosphere, endless recreational activities, and unmatched hospitality by the Averill family and staff. Recreation includes a complete horse program, sailing, fly fishing, water sports, hiking, cookouts, and a family barn dance to name a few.

Clayoquot Wilderness Resort is located on the wild west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia in the Clayoquot Sound World Biosphere. Open May through September annually offering 3, 4 and 7 night all inclusive adventures.

Flathead Lake Lodge Other Activities  Golf is available at Eagle Bend Golf Course, a top rated public course, just a few minutes from the ranch in Bigfork, Montana. Enjoy beautiful mountain views while being challenged on this Jack Nicholas designed course. Averill's dude ranch has tennis , basketball and volleyball courts.