If you always dreamed of being a cowboy, there are plenty of places that will make your dream come true.  Many people are flocking to dude ranches across America to enjoy the romantic old west way of life.  Here are some tips.

Whether you love horseback riding, herding cattle, working on a farm, or sitting around a campfire there is plenty to do at a dude ranch.  Dude ranches make it possible to enjoy the old west as you enjoy the great outdoors, beautiful landscapes and all the things that made the west romantic.

You can spend a week or two at a dude ranch almost any season of the year and unlike most vacations, hard work and extreme outdoor conditions are expected.  For people that are tired of cushy vacations or just looking for adventure, dude ranches are some of the best themed vacations available.

There are many dude ranches scattered around the US.  For instance, you can find dude ranches in Upstate NY, Kansas, Montana, Missouri, Texas, California and Arizona.  Dude ranches are usually very affordable mainly due to their lack of frills. However dude ranches are loads of fun, and will give any cowboy some challenges and adventure.