Relaxing On A Texas Dude Ranch
By Eric Morris, Thu Dec 8th
It has been said about Texas - "It's like a whole othercountry." Visiting a dude ranch in Texas might feel like you'rein a whole other world. When imagining any and all things Texas,the image of cowboys herding cattle is bound to top the list.Texas dude ranches offer a spacious and peaceful departure fromthe everyday, while submersing you in a cowboy way of life.
Texas is considered by many to be the birthplace of the Americanranching industry. "King Ranch" founded in 1853 by CaptainRichard King, is both a working cattle ranch, and a nationalhistoric landmark. The ranch itself is larger than the state ofRhode Island.
Bandera, Texas boasts the nickname, "The Cowboy Capital of theWorld", and with ranch tours, rodeos, and horseback riding, thedesignation is well-earned. Rodeo is the official state sport ofTexas, and the state motto is "Friendship". You are bound tofind elements of both at Texas dude ranches.
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At a Texas dude ranch, you can enjoy horseback riding, beautifulscenery, home-cooked meals, steaks grilled over an open fire,and live entertainment. You may even be surprised to find duderanches offering maid service and massages!
Many of the dude ranches across Texas have been family operatedfor generations. They pride themselves on Texan hospitality, andtrue-to-life cowboys and cowgirls running the show. Whetherthey're opulent resorts, or rustic retreats, Texas dude ranchesoffer a distinct feel for what the "Wild West" was all about.
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