Murray's Dude Ranch, which is located just outside of Apple Valley, was the first Black-owned and operated dude ranch.
Murray's Dude Ranch, located just outside of Apple Valley, was the first Black-owned and operated dude ranch.Nearly 100 years ago on the outskirts of Apple Valley, Murray’s Dude Ranch was at the peak of its popularity as the first Black-owned dude ranch, hosting A-List celebrities while also serving as one of the only integrated vacation destinations in the nation.
In the early 20th Century a lot of property owners, mainly former cattle farmers, would open up their properties for urbanites to go and spend a few days away from the city. It wasn’t until the 1930’s, in an attempt to pick up business on the ranch that the Murrays decided to open the nation’s first Black-owned dude ranch to the public, with integrated staff and visitors.
“It was nice for people of color to go and have a vacation spot and enjoy nature while not having to worry about being turned away or violating the law, “ Talavera said.
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