BANDERA – Cowboys played an important part in American history until the spread of the railroad system and barbed wire fencing in the late 1800s did away with the need for long-distance cattle drives.

— -- Cowboys. Horses. Guns. Booze. And tennis? When it comes to dude ranches, hosts are adopting John Wayne's, "A man's got to do what a man's got to do," and are offering options unheard of just ...

IF you are one of those quaint people who feel that the Riviera, the Atlantic Beach Club, and other seaside places dedicated to sunbaths, cocktails, and that sort of thing do not constitute a restful ...

Wyoming dude ranches start their summer season in mid‑May and run through October. Most require a seven‑night stay from mid‑June through August. You’ll find guest ranches where you can ride horses, ...