With the resurgence of cowboy culture, Journeyscape reveals seeing a growing interest for the authentic Western experience and for the wild spaces of the USA and beyond. From ranch stays to rodeos and longhorn cattle drives to lasso lessons, specialist tour operator Journeyscape is delighted to reveal the most authentic and immersive cowboy experiences for a 'cowboy-cation' in three newly launched holidays in North America. 

ALBERTA, CANADA 

Alberta's Rockies and Rodeo Adventure by Motorhome holiday begins in Alberta's cowboy country. Heading southwest on Highway 22, known as 'The Cowboy Trail', visit Bar U Ranch National Historic Site for an insight into the daily lives of cowboys. Rope a steer, saddle a horse, make bannock bread, repair a bridle and boil coffee on a fire. This adventure-packed holiday then ventures deep into the Canadian Rockies with ample time to explore the region's iconic national parks Jasper and Banff as well as the opportunity to experience the world's largest rodeo, the Calgary Stampede. Packed with western-style attractions and activities including live country music, chuck-wagon races and traditional barbecues, the Calgary Stampede takes place 4th – 13th July this year.  

12-days from £2,020 per person. 

TEXAS AND LOUISIANA, USA 

Journeyscape's Cowboys and Cajuns, Mansions and Music self-drive holiday begins in Fort Worth's Stockyards to observe the world's last twice-daily longhorn cattle drive. Sip a cold beer in an authentic saloon, listen to live music in the world's largest honky tonk, Billy Bob's Texas and watch locals perform at the weekly rodeos at Cowtown Coliseum. Then discover the soul of America on a journey through the Deep South before crossing back into Texas for stays in San Antonio and Austin. Finish the holiday at luxury Wildcatter Ranch, a working ranch and resort offering horse-riding, clay shooting, cattle feeding, scenic hikes, jeep tours, archery, lasso lessons and tomahawk throwing.  

16-days from £3,820 per person. 

CALIFORNIA AND ARIZONA, USA 

Journeyscape's Relax and Ranch Southwest self-drive holiday explores several of Arizona's main attractions including the Grand Canyon, the red-rock beauty of Sedona and Scottsdale's Sonoran Desert before heading to the ranch culture of Tucson. Historical and family-owned, a visit to one of Arizona's ranches guarantees an authentic immersion into the heritage and culture of the Old West. This holiday stays at family-owned White Stallion Ranch where guests experience day-to-day ranch life against the backdrop of iconic Arizona scenery. Activities include sunrise hikes and horse rides through the desert, learning how to shoot with a bow and arrow and watching the sun set by an adobe fire on your private patio. The trip ends on the Pacific shores of California's newest coastal destination: Oceanside.   

 15-days from £3,620 per person. 

Journeyscape's Product Manager Dominique Kotsias comments, “With clients increasingly on the lookout for experiential trips to immerse themselves deep into the culture of the destination, our hand-picked ranch holidays and authentic cowboy experiences are perfect for kids and grown-ups wanting to live out their cowboy or cowgirl dreams”.  

For further information visit journeyscape.com or call 0203 733 4413.   

Notes to editor: 

Prices include vehicle hire, excursions, some meals and good-quality hotels. International flights are extra.