Mark Bedor

West of Laramie, this ranch is the antidote to modern life.

The 1 + 1 Ranch welcomes guests, but only if they can cowboy up.

For insight into authentic cowboy culture, these five reads offer true accounts of the Old West. They''re musts for the cowboy library.

America may lack Europe’s cathedrals and castles, but we have the Grand Canyon.

This scenic small town rocks in a big way over the Fourth of July.

Learn military-grade horsepacking skills in the North Cascade foothills.

Not just for dudes any more, the modern-day guest ranch puts you to work. Stays are akin to wrangler apprenticeships. And though we all know that food tastes better after a day on the trail, what cowboy doesn’t appreciate a chef-prepared meal—or a hot tub, for that matter? Here are 23 of our favorite ranches from across the West and beyond.

Whip maker Krist King

Ride the Continental Divide Trail through the Wind River Range for high-altitude adventure.

Florida''s "cracker cowhunters" make use of an essential tool of the trade.

Even if you’re a million miles away from the American West, you can still get there for a few minutes by popping in a Dave Stamey CD.

Endurance Riding - Canutillo, TX