Riding is a traditional pastime at Rock Creek, just as it is at other dude ranches. However, a lot of things have changed since 1991’s “City Slickers.” Then, it was all about horses and cattle. Today, a dude ranch can be a place to hold a wedding, a birthday party or even a wine tasting. (Rosemary McClure / For The Times)
A rider gets her cowgirl on. Guests can ease their trail-weary bodies at the dude ranch’s spa, one of its many luxury amenities. (Rosemary McClure / For The Times)
Tent cabins at Rock Creek look rustic from the outside, but feature plush linens and other luxurious trappings inside. (Rosemary McClure / For The Times)
With its old West décor, the saloon is a popular place to relax and swap tales at Rock Creek. (Rosemary McClure / For The Times)
Horses are rounded up each morning and driven to the corrals at the ranch, where they await riders. (Rosemary McClure / For The Times)
The sign reminds dudes of the fly-fishing possibilities at Rock Creek, which is named for a crystal-clear stream that bubbles through the pines and grasslands, bisecting the property and offering excellent spots for fly fishermen. (Rosemary McClure / For The Times)
