Check out these travel resources for your next big trip.
In much of the West, the best way to see the country is still from on horseback. Whether it’s a multi-day pack trip into the backcountry, a working ranch stay or a guided ride through through national parks, these experiences offer something no highway can: time to settle in and fully engage with the land.
This collection brings together the outfitters, ranches and guidebooks that make it easier to plan a trip built around the saddle. From family-friendly dude ranches to wilderness pack trips led by seasoned guides, these resources connect travelers with the people and placed that know the West best.
Red ROck Ride
tropic, utah
On the epic seven-day Red Rock Ride, you’ll start and end in Las Vegas, Nevada. You will be guided through Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Thunder Mountain Trail, Butch Cassidy Trail and the Paria River in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, concluding with the Grand Canyon. This all-inclusive vacation includes cabin lodging and round-trip transportation to the trailheads. REDROCKRIDE.COM
7 lazy p outfitting
choteau, montana
Since 1931, 7 Lazy P Outfitting has been conducting multi-day traditional horse and mule pack trips through Montana’s Bob Marshall Wilderness. These authentic adventures take you through amazing mountain scenery to iconic destinations. Experience great rides, hikes, mountain fly fishing and relaxing. Enjoy excellent meals, professional crew, seasoned mountain horses and lifelong friendships. Contact 7 Lazy P for your next all-inclusive horseback adventure. 7LAZYP.COM
rowse’s 1 + 1 ranch
burwell, nebraska
Join sixth-generation ranchers Jerry and Tammy Rowse in everyday ranching activities in the beautiful Sandhills of Nebraska. Guests get involved in ranch work, such as driving cattle, checking pastures, working cattle, doctoring and branding. Small groups of guests ride in wide-open pastures on a well-trained ranch horse and enjoy home-cooked meals fresh from the garden served family-style and stay in private cabins. Come as a guest, leave as part of the family. 1PLUS1RANCH.COM
jackson hole pack trips
jackson, wyoming
Imagine traveling on horseback and camping in spacious safari-style tents. Enjoy hearty meals prepared by the camp cook, along with opportunities for fishing, hiking and photographing wildlife in its natural habitat. All gear is provided, and trips are safely led by Wyoming’s most experienced guides. Contact us to customize your adventure. Permitted by BTNF an equal opportunity service provider. JACKSONHOLEPACKTRIPS.COM
dude ranchers’ association
multiple locations
Dude and guest ranches offer an all-inclusive Western vacation, backed by a century-long legacy, rigorous inspections, authentic hospitality and unforgettable adventures. DUDERANCH.ORG
“Horseback Riding In glacier & yellowstone national parks”
by dana p. damron
This is a guidebook designed for novice and experienced horseback trail riders alike who wish to ride in Glacier or Yellowstone National Parks. It contains detailed information with photos about the best trails for horses, trailhead parking, tips for a safe and enjoyable ride for both horse and rider, recommendations for gear and tack selection, safety tips and a suggested supply list. Suitable for riders of all skill levels. Available in print and e-book formats from Amazon and other bookstores. AMAZON.COM
