Dude ranches have long been a place for visitors to experience the authentic appeal of the Wild West. But have you ever found yourself wondering, “why is it called a dude ranch in the first place?” Wyoming Dude Rancher’s Association is here to answer that question and give you a bit of history on ranching at the same time!  Dude Ranch Definition The word ‘dude’ has taken on many meanings and definitions throughout the decades. The variation of dude used in dude ranch refers to the slang popularized in the late 1800s, meaning “urbanite” In short, dude was synonymous with [...]