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Guests help drive a herd of horses at Lake Mancos Ranch.

Children bond with horses at Wilderness Trails Ranch.

Young riders practice moving cattle at Lake Mancos Ranch.

Local ranches let you experience cowboy life

Have your heroes always been cowboys? Saddle up for the experience of a lifetime at a local dude ranch. There's a ranch to suit every aspiring buckaroo, from working ranches where guests wake at the crack of dawn to drive cattle and shear sheep, to luxurious Western-style resorts where vacationers can enjoy horseback riding, fishing and whitewater rafting trips. The Colorado Dude and Guest Ranch Association's website offers a wealth of information on customizing your cowboy experience. www.coloradoranch.com

Colorado Trails Ranch, Durango
(800) 323-3833 or (970) 247-5055

Silver Mountain Ranch, Durango
(877) 247-1919 or (970) 247-1919

Tall Timber Resort, Durango
(970) 259-4813

Wilderness Trails Ranch, Bayfield
(800) 52-RANCH or (970) 247-0722

Wit's End Guest Ranch, Bayfield
(800) 236-9483 or (970) 884-4113

Echo Basin Dude Ranch, Mancos
(800) 426-1890 or (970) 533-7000

Lake Mancos Guest Ranch, Mancos
(800) 325-9462 or (970) 533-1190