We’re pleased to share that C Lazy U Ranch has been named at the top of USA Today’s “12 best dude ranch vacations for families in North America.” The piece highlights the ranch’s recreation activities, seasonal children’s programming, Lazy You Hideaway, and cabin accommodations. The article reaches 66,003,204 unique monthly visitors and was also syndicated to Yahoo! Travel.
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Preparing for a horseback riding vacation means training your body for long days in the saddle, practicing proper riding posture, and packing the right gear. Riding uses your core, arms, and legs in ways most daily routines don't, so a little preparation now helps you ride comfortably from day one and avoid the soreness that…
From the Horse's Mouth
It was so wonderful. We all had a great time, but my four-year-old in particular was just thrilled with everything he got to experience. My mom asked him, "What was better, Disney World or the dude ranch?" He didn't hesitate: "Dude ranch!" And he made me pretend to be a horse doing the jingle last night when we had to come upstairs for bathtime, so he could be Brooks, one of the ranch hands we met. What a special place.
~ J. LaRusso, 08-10-2025
