When my daughter suggested a dude ranch for our fa...

When my daughter suggested a dude ranch for our family vacation, I recalled that my former boss has been going to the same ranch every summer for 27 years. Knowing his good taste I figured that we'd have a good time there. Having just spent a week at the Nine Quarter Circle Ranch, I now understand why he returns with his family year after year.

The Kelsey family could not be warmer, and they think of every detail big and small to create a perfect vacation. After experiencing the twice daily rides, fishing expeditions, singing and s'mores at the campfire, end-of-week Gymkhana and the bear and elk stories told by Kameron, you're sure to end the week full of joy and happy with all of the new friends you've made.

We're going back next year. There are hundreds of reasons why that 20+ year guest attendance board in the main lodge is full of medals.