Westward Bound

One of our biggest requests this summer has been for dude ranches. With stand-alone private accommodations and endless outdoor activities, such as horseback riding, fishing, and hiking, dude ranches can offer the perfect family vacation or adults-only getaway. For those of us who are also looking for some time to relax, our favorite ranches also provide luxury, amazing food, and great spas.

So dust off your cowboy boots and consider saddling up to one of these luxury dude ranch resorts.

At the crossroads of incomparable luxury and unspoiled wilderness lies The Resort at Paws Up. A favorite with families, this authentic, working Montana ranch is situated in some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world. We love the choices of private homes as well as glamping tents. Saddle up for a definitive equestrian experience, take your best shot at the sporting clay course, fly-fishing with an expert guide, or kick up some dust on an ATV. New this year is The Green O, a contemporary adults-only accommodation, and a hidden gem designed for adults searching for the perfect blend of adventure and serenity. Book with Luxe Traveler Club and enjoy daily breakfast, $300 activity credit, round-trip airport transfers, and priority upgrade (based on availability)

The Ranch at Rock Creek is a luxury guest ranch with fantastic food and drinks that brings together upscale amenities and wide-open spaces like never before. Set among 10 square miles of rugged Montana ranchland just outside Philipsburg, guests experience limitless recreational opportunities, outstanding accommodations, and a full-service spa. Outdoor adventures are available for the whole family, with horseback rides, wildlife exploration, fly-fishing, and more. Accommodations include nine Western-themed guest rooms in The Granite Lodge, multi-bedroom log homes, and canvas cabins on Rock Creek. Book with Luxe Traveler Club and enjoy daily breakfast for two, $100 resort credit, and priority upgrade (based on availability)

Situated in the heart of Wyoming’s famed Platte River Valley, between the Sierra Madre Mountain range and stunning Medicine Bow National Forest, Brush Creek Ranch is an all-inclusive luxury ranch resort like no other, exclusively designed for discerning travelers, ambitious adventurers, corporate group retreats and family luxury dude ranch vacations. This luxury dude ranch features a stately 38,000-square foot lodge, a luxury spa, a finely appointed collection of cabin suites and residences, lodge rooms, and a plentitude of authentic outdoor adventures for every season, including unparalleled Orvis-endorsed Fly Fishing & Wing Shooting. Book with Luxe Traveler Club and enjoy daily breakfast, $150 activity credit per paying adult, and priority upgrade (based on availability)

Triple Creek Ranch, is renowned for offering innovative, all-inclusive guest experiences for adults only. There is so much to do at this award-winning hideaway in the Bitterroot Mountains of Montana that you won't know what to try first. Perhaps you'll learn to fly-fish on a scenic float down the river. Or maybe join the ranch staff to drive cattle. Of course, there's a hefty dose of luxury included, from elegant cuisine and fine wines to a wood-burning fireplace and private hot tub at the cabin. Book with Luxe Traveler Club and enjoy daily breakfast for two, $100 resort credit, and priority upgrade (based on availability)
 

At Sorrel River Ranch Resort and Spa in Moab, the hospitality of a traditional ranch is beautifully fused with the attention to detail and the amenities of a rich and luxurious experience. It’s the calm, reflective moments that make a stay here enchanting and the perfect home base to explore the national parks. Located on 240 acres of Utah ranchland, the activity options are endless. Fill every moment with adventure, discovery, or nothing at all. Book with Luxe Traveler Club and enjoy daily breakfast for two
 

For over 100 years, Lone Mountain Ranch has given travelers the true experience of Yellowstone Country. Just 18 miles beyond the northwest border of the park, tucked between the Montana Rockies, rivers, and grasslands, and only 40 minutes from the Bozeman Airport, this is where to find and enjoy the good things in life. Come for horseback riding, year-round fly fishing, and all-access tours of Yellowstone Park with lodge naturalists. Stay in a historic private cabin with all the elevated comforts of home in the West. The ranch hands, expert guides, and chefs will curate the best of what Montana has to offer. Bring your family, friends, or someone special, and they will take care of the rest

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