Cattle drives were a crucial part of American history, particularly in the late 19th century. They played a significant role in the economic development of the American West, shaping the cowboy ...

The origin of the dude ranch vacation is a fascinating story. Back in the late 1800s and early 1900s, “dude” was the name given to “big-shot city slickers” by Western cattle ranchers (or cowboys).

In the late-1800s, big-shot city slickers (known to cattle ranchers as “dudes”) discovered that ranch visits out West made for unforgettable getaways. This spurred a unique niche of travel as working ...

Early in the hit film City Slickers, Billy Crystal's buddies try to revive his flagging spirits _ and his sales career _ by inviting him on a two-week cattle drive out West. They paint a romantic ...