Applications Open for the Fourth Annual $30,000 National Day of the Cowgirl Scholarship In celebration of the National Day of the Cowgirl, Durango® Boots and the Dude Ranch Foundation are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the fourth annual...
As summer gives way to fall, we are grateful for another memorable season across the dude ranching community. The dedication of ranch owners, staff, guests, and supporters is what makes this community so special and gives me hope for its future. I had the...
As our great nation celebrates 250 years of Independence, we are reminded that dude ranching represents a uniquely American story: one rooted in freedom, open spaces, and our enduring Western values. Together, we share both the privilege and responsibility to ensure...
A Student’s Story: Josie Meyring A DRF scholarship recipient shares her experience at Cal Poly Hear from a scholarship recipient: Josie Meyring shares how support from the Dude Ranch Foundation has helped her pursue her education while staying connected to the...
Last week in Montana, our Centennial Convention reminded us how fortunate we are to ride alongside people who embody the true grit, generosity, and enduring spirit of the American West. Celebrating 100 years of the Dude Ranchers’ Association gave us space to reflect...
New Book Release: 100 Years of Dude Ranching Celebrates the DRA Centennial In celebration of the upcoming 2026 centennial of the Dude Ranchers’ Association (DRA), the DRA, Ranch Preservation Foundation, and the Dude Ranch Foundation are proud to announce the release...
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