Field Notes
Know the ranch before you go.
Straight answers from our ranch research: what the different kinds of ranch weeks are really like, and how to pick the right one.
What to pack for a ranch vacationA checklist for boots-in-the-stirrup days, cold mountain mornings, and everything in between. Tick items off as you pack.
Working, family, or luxury: how to choose your ranch weekThe biggest difference between ranches isn't the cabins. It's what you'll be doing at 7 a.m.
What a working ranch week is really likeEarly coffee, sore legs, and the best kind of tired. What to expect before you sign on with a cattle outfit.
When to go: a ranch vacation calendarBranding in spring, family weeks in summer, quiet adult weeks in September. Pick your season, then pick your ranch.