CHEYENNE – Western clothing, or cowboy gear, has become a fashion item, with “all hat and no cattle” dudes sporting fancy boots, designer blue jeans, pearl snap shirts and 10x beaver Stetson hats – ...

Dude ranches were popular destinations in the mid-1900s. Tourists could enjoy a watered-down version of life on the ranch, trading crowds and pollution for open spaces, fresh air, horseback riding, ...

Dude ranches have an interesting history. In the late 19th century, ranches rebranded to attract "dudes," a term given to slick-dressing men from the city who wanted a taste of cowboy living. Today, ...