Western Dude Ranch Vacations for Women

Are you one of many women, tired of the same old shopping vacation or a yearly trek to the beach? Are you longing for a bit more adventure? If you answered 'yes' to these questions, consider an exciting dude ranch vacation this year.

Western dude ranch vacations are becoming more and more popular, each year. There are several that have programs that cater especially to women.

Bellota Ranch
14301 East Speedway

Tucson, AZ 85748
Toll Free: 800-234-3833

Phone: 520-296-6275

(http://www.bellotaranch.com/)

The Bellota Ranch has been in existence since 1890. It covers 65,000 acres of the Coronado National Forest. There are eight large guest rooms, some complete with fireplaces. Other amenities include: outdoor pool, hot tub and big screen tv.

The Bellota offers a unique 'Women of the West' program. This six-night program is a must for every cowgirl wannabe. Enjoy horseback riding, cooking demonstrations, roping classes, a nature program, horse whispering, art classes, a manicure, a massage and much more!

Rates include accommodations, all meals and activities. Alcoholic beverages are available for an extra charge.

7's Goff Creek Lodge & Ranch Resort
995 North Fork Highway
Cody, WY 82414
Toll Free: 800-859-3985
Phone: 307-587-3753

Goff Creek is open May through September and is just minutes from Yellowstone National Park.

Consider signing up for their week long 'Backcountry Horsemanship Class' as an exciting vacation alternative, this year. This women only adventure will teach you how to care for yourself in the Wild West.

Learn such things as trail riding, packing and gun safety. Rates include: room, board, horse and tack, overnight trip and all instruction and equipment. (You have the option of providing your own horse, as well.)

Beaumont Ranch
P.O. Box 1090
Grandview, TX 76050
Toll Free: 888-864-6935
Phone: 817-866-4867
(http://www.beaumontranch.com/)

The Beaumont Ranch offers a unique twist when it comes to western vacations for women… a western spa vacation. This working cattle and guest ranch is located roughly 35 minutes from Dallas.

The ranch spa, Beau Monde, is a full-service spa on the outskirts of an authentic western town. It offers services such as massage, facials, pedicures, micro derma abrasion, hair styling, manicures and more.

Beaumont Ranch has put together several great spa packages that every cowgirl will certainly love. The seven-day regeneration package includes the following: ANY ten 55-minute spa services, six breakfasts (continental style), lunch each day and six dinners. (You choose the dinner location.)

Also included in this western vacation package are SIX of the following activities: riding lessons, roping lessons, a cattle drive, horse grooming lessons, skeet shooting, target practice, golf lessons, trail ride or carriage ride.

These are just an example of the various dude and/or western ranch vacations for women. Feel free to visit Gordon's Guide to Adventure and Active Travel (http://dude-ranches.gordonsguide.com/) for information on many additional Wild West vacations.