Ulster County NY Family Activities, Local Dude Ranch Resorts

Families looking for a unique vacation should consider the local dude ranches here in the Hudson Valley region. These ranch/resorts offer an old-world, hands-on experience for families that gets them outside, active, and connected with the land. In an age where everything is digital and virtual, ranch vacations offer a refreshing break from the modern-day, daily grind. However these ranches are anything but, "old fashioned"! They offer the perfect mix of modern day amenities with the Dude Ranch experience! So saddle up with Taft Street Realty as we showcase some local Ulster County, NY area dude ranches!

- Rocking Horse Ranch Resort - Over in Highland NY is the legendary Rocking Horse Ranch Resort. Started in 1958, the Rocking Horse Ranch Resort has been family owned & operated since its inception. It's a fine example of a 21st century dude ranch, offering far more than just horseback riding! Open year round, the Rocking Horse Ranch Resort has an indoor water park, a private lake with outdoor water sports, live entertainment and top-notch accommodations. And of course, the age-old favorite of unlimited horseback riding, trail riding, and pony rides for the kids! Does Highland look appealing to you? Homes for sale in Highland NY offer the country feel that everyone loves about Upstate NY, while remaining a major hub for commuters and travelers going back and forth between the Hudson Valley and more urban areas further south. - Rocking Horse Ranch Resort - 600 State Rte. 44/55 - Highland NY 12528 - (845) 691-2927 - www.rockinghorseranch.com

- Pine Grove Ranch & Family Resort - In Kerhonkson NY is the enormous, 600 acre Pine Grove Ranch & Family Resort. It is an all-inclusive, all-season resort that gives you and your family plenty of room roam! The Pine Grove Ranch & Family Resort has a fitness center and a spa for the parents, and endless indoor and outdoor activities for the kids. They offer nighttime campfires and marshmallow roasts, cocktail parties for adults, nature hikes, a petting zoo and much more!  Kerhonkson has the rugged landscape that the Shawangunk Mountain Range and surrounding areas is legendary for. Real estate in Kerhonkson is quite affordable compared to other parts of Ulster County NY, offering plenty of land an privacy! - Pine Grove Ranch Resort - 30 Cherrytown Road - Kerhonkson NY 12446 - (800) 346-4626 - www.pinegroveranch.com

Dude Ranches are no longer the no-frills, rugged experiences they used to be. Though still offering plenty of opportunities to get down and dirty and work hard, modern-day ranches understand that families still need certain luxuries because hey, they're on vacation! The Rocking Horse Ranch Resort and the Pine Grove Ranch & Family Resort offer the perfect blend of relaxation and activity!