The Charm Of On A Montana Dude Ranch
By Eric Morris, Thu Dec 8th
Before Montana even officially became a state in 1879, they hadalready established a historical society. The Treasure Statefirmly understands the importance of preserving history. AtMontana Dude Ranches, you can see that history in action.
Following the Civil War, beef was in short supply in the North.Cowboys from Texas began herding cattle to make its waynorthward. Cattle ranches began to spring up, and cowboys becamea fixture in Montana. The cowboys are still there and thriving,and you can watch them work, and even help out, at any one ofMontana's many dude ranches.
Dude ranches in Montana offer a feel for the Old West with asfew or as many frills as a traveler desires. There are "guestranches" and "working ranches", and boredom is never an option.Horseback riding, overnight pack trips, wagon rides, cattledrives, and rodeos are bound to entertain. Some Montana duderanches even offer the chance to go bear hunting! If that's alittle too much excitement, perhaps pitching some horseshoes,and relaxing by the heated pool? However you are seeking tospend a vacation, Montana dude ranches can provide it.
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Montana is called "Big Sky Country" for a reason. You couldn'tfind a more picturesque setting to ride a horse, fish, or camp.In any direction you look, there are sweeping mountain views,wide open spaces, and blue sky that stretches forever. Lookaround and imagine the land as Lewis and Clark once saw it. Thenhop on a horse and see it how Montana's cowboys still do.
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