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C Lazy U Ranch Recognized as a Premier Family-Friendly Cowboy Core Spot in 417 Magazine

October 6, 2025

We’re excited to share that C Lazy U Ranch is featured in 417 Magazine’s “An Ozarks Dude Ranch Experience” piece, which spotlights the top guest ranches offering authentic Western getaways. Positioned as the best choice for families, the article highlights C Lazy U’s century-long legacy and upscale cabin accommodations, as well as year-round and seasonal activities like the iconic Jingle, cattle pushing, and horsemanship clinics. The piece also notes our robust kids’ programs alongside spa treatments, making us the perfect choice for family travelers. With 417 Magazine reaching over 120,000 readers in southwest Missouri, this feature reiterates why C Lazy U Ranch is a premier family-friendly resort for Cowboy-core, Western adventure, and slow travels.

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Words cannot express our gratitude for the incredible experience we had at the ranch for Amanda and Ben's wedding this last weekend. Aside from the beauty of the ranch, fabulous accommodations, activities, delicious food and beverages, the ability of your staff to shift from the long-arranged Spring wedding plans to a Winter wonderland affair in a matter of hours was simply amazing. While we were appreciative of the warmth, friendliness and assistance provided by all of your staff, in particular I would like to give a shout out to both Henderson and Julia, who both went the extra mile to make our stay comfortable and fun. I literally cannot wait for another opportunity to visit the ranch, and as a wedding professional myself, will recommend it to all my customers seeking a truly unique, joyful, fun-filled destination wedding.

~ Holly Levin, 05-24-2022

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