Ah, the romance of the American West. Cowboys shepherding cattle across the plains, cookouts under the stars, broncos bucking and cowboys singing just slightly off-key. You kinda' can't help but feel a little tug of Americana just thinking about it.
America boasts hundreds of Dude Ranches where families just like yours can step into that American tradition and we went on a hunt to find a few of the best family-friendly dude ranches around. And if you are anything like me, reading about them will make you itch for a week without your cellphone, the feel of your favorite old boots on your feet and the taste of a roasted marshmallow on your tongue.
And yes, that's me and my family in the photo above, in the mountains above Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
