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Horses graze on alfalfa hay inside pipe corrals at Tombstone Monument Ranch. The sun is setting at "golden hour" where the natural light glows in the sky, on the Arizona mountains and in the tree tops by the corral.

Tombstone Monument Ranch Cowboy Culture in Arizona

Founded in 1880, Tombstone Monument Ranch cowboy culture in Arizona is alive and well. In fact, the historic town of Tombstone, just 2.5 miles away, is described by some as “too tough to die.” Built to replicate an Old West town, dude ranch guests may sleep in the hotel’s Jail, the Grand Hotel, the Post […]

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A rectangular wood tables and 2 metal horses on table are across from fireplace. Wood wagon wheel chandelier suspended from ceiling.

A Horseback Riding Vacation at Kay El Bar Ranch, Wickenburg, Arizona

Looking for a budget-friendly dude ranch in Arizona? Kay El Bar Ranch in Wickenburg, Arizona has the distinction of being one of the first dude ranches in Arizona. Often called the Dude Ranch capital of the world, Wickenburg is also the team roping capital.  Located 5 minutes from downtown Wickenburg and 1.5 hours northwest of

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All-inclusive White Stallion Ranch in Tucson, Arizona

Are you considering a family-friendly dude ranch vacation in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert? You’ll want to read my White Stallion Ranch review in Tucson, Arizona. What makes this all-inclusive guest ranch stand out from other horseback riding vacations? The family-owned Tucson ranch is not only part of the Historic Hotels of America, it’s a slice of

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Horseback Riding Vacation at Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort, Chandler, AZ

Chandler, Arizona Horseback Riding Vacation at Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Designed to be an authentic representation of the Gila River Indian Community’s heritage and culture,  the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa is the place for an Arizona horseback riding vacation. The architecture, design, art and legends of the Pima (Akimel O’otham) and Maricopa

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A Horseback Riding Vacation at Tanque Verde Ranch in Tucson, AZ

The low ranch house built in 1868 stretches out beside an emerald lawn shaded by ancient trees. But first there are the horses. You cannot miss the rich aroma of the crowd milling around in the corral across from the parking lot.  Many of the 180 horses belonging to the ranch will be hanging out

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