Last Minute Alternatives to a Yellowstone Vacation

It is devastating to see the natural disasters happening through Yellowstone National Park and southern Montana right now, and we know it is probably really affecting your travel plans. Don’t worry! We’re here to help you change your plans accordingly and still have a memorable vacation experience.

There are still ways you can explore the natural world around you (while avoiding the crowds!) Here are the dude ranches that are most likely to still have some last-minute availability so that you can enjoy an all-inclusive vacation surrounded by natural beauty, wildlife, and stunning locations, all while seeing it on horseback.

See Glacier National Park instead! Or visit Whitefish, Montana, a lovely mountain town with a lot to see and do, as well as Flathead Lake – one of the clearest lakes in the world. If you don’t want to go as far north, head to Hobson, Montana! Wildlife and natural beauty are everywhere you turn!

Bar W Guest Ranch – Whitefish, MT

Circle Bar Guest Ranch – Hobson, MT

Already flying into Cody? Consider a stay at either of these ranches! Come see the Buffalo Bill Museum of the West, and experience the Cody Nite Rodeo that runs EVERY NIGHT of the week.

Blackwater Creek Ranch – Cody, WY

Shoshone Lodge and Guest Ranch – Cody, WY

Grant Teton National Park is still open for inbound visitors! Come explore Jackson Hole, Wyoming and stand in awe at the base of the Grand Tetons. Staying at a dude ranch will make your vacation even better!

Goosewing Ranch – Jackson, WY

Maybe your original layover was in Denver, and now the flights can stop there! Or simply hop on a short flight down to Durango to spend your vacation at one of these three incredible Colorado ranches.

Lost Valley Ranch – Sedalia, CO

Majestic Dude Ranch – Mancos, CO

Sundance Trail Ranch – Red Feather Lakes, CO

California offers some incredible sights that are often overlooked, too! Head to Northern California to enjoy whitewater rafting, horseback riding, kids’ activities, and much more!

Marble Mountain Ranch – Somes Bar, CA

Greenhorn Ranch – Quincy, CA

These Arizona ranches give you plenty of options for adventure and relaxation. Visit the Grand Canyon, Arizona’s Original Cowboy Town of Wickenburg, or visit the historical town of Tombstone and stroll the boardwalk just like Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday. Even though it will be warm, the ranches still have amazing experiences to offer!

White Stallion Ranch – Tucson, AZ

Tombstone Monument Ranch – Tombstone, AZ

Kay El Bar Ranch – Wickenburg, AZ

Stagecoach Trails Guest Ranch – Yucca, AZ

Pack your passport and head just a little farther north than you had originally planned! These two BC ranches offer the most stunning views you can imagine, with genuine hospitality to boot.

Three Bars Guest Ranch – Cranbrook, BC Canada

Sundance Guest Ranch – Ashcroft, BC Canada

Remember, DRA member ranches offer an all-inclusive vacation experience like no other destination. When you vacation at a Dude Ranchers’ Association member ranch, you can be sure of a quality vacation. To learn more about how to narrow down which ranch is best for you, contact the dude ranch experts at the Dude Ranchers’ Association via email or phone.