Quick Visit: “Hey” You
A short feature revealing the filming location of “Hey Dude,” one of Nickelodeon’s most loved -
and most missed – shows.
As a youngster who watched Nickelodeon every afternoon, I was dying to bunk with Brad and Melody at the Bar None Ranch (and, yes, make out with Ted – what a fox). “Hey Dude” (1989-1991) is fondly
remembered by fans as one of Nickelodeon’s greatest shows, and is sorely missed, especially since there has been no official DVD release. The show has been off the air for over 15 years, but there are still plenty of fans out there who’d love to live a day in Ernst’s cowboy boots!
And, in a way, you can! “Hey Dude” was filmed on location at what is now the Tanque Verde Guest Ranch in Tucson, Arizona. The ranch is styled in an authentic western motif, and offers a variety of activities such as horseback riding, hiking, biking, and swimming… and the ranch even has a spa!
Staying at Tanque Verde can get a little pricy, so bring a friend and split the costs – a weekend there will cost you a little under $200 each if you go in the summertime. (The rates are all-inclusive, though, so three meals a day and most of the ranch’s activities are included in the price – not too bad when you look at it that way!) 
If you miss the days when you could see Ted, Brad, Mel, Danny, Jake, Kyle, and Buddy on your screen, at least you can spend a few days walking in their shoes at the real Bar None Ranch!
- Christina LeBlanc, Executive Editor
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