When I was a little, my grandmother, who was my primary caretaker — passed on her love and knowledge of horses to both me and my sister. I was the rambunctious child, and my sister was overly shy and reserved; needless to say, we both needed structure and an outlet that would encourage us to [...]
One sunny weekend day, you're downstairs in the kitchen minding your own business – maybe you're cooking or maybe you're just quietly reading a book – when suddenly you hear some yelling coming from upstairs. Thinking that your 9 year-old and 12 year-old must be about to kill each other again, you stop what you're [...]
There are certain experiences in life, that no matter how old you become, will always be treasured. They are things that can only happen rarely to a person, if not a once in a lifetime gem. For a child who lives in a big city, the freedom they experience here at Colorado Trails will always [...]
Are you looking for all inclusive family vacations that both you and your kids will love? Great, ‘cause we’re ready for you too! At Colorado Trails Ranch, you're more than just a guest, and will become a part of our ranch family as you take part in exciting daily activities. No matter how old you [...]
Last year, the Kaiser Family Foundation provided a startling look at how much time kids are spending in front of screens – television screens, video game screens, MP3 screens, and cell phone screens. According to Dr. Drew Altman, President and CEO of Kaiser, young people are spending “even more than a full-time work week” in [...]
The all inclusive family vacations at Colorado Trails Dude Ranch have something for everyone, including kids of all ages. To prove how much fun our kid friendly vacations provide, in this post we'll take a look at the three different kids programs we offer, all tailored to the needs of various age groups. Buckaroos: Our [...]
Kids in the nine to twelve age range aren't “little kids” anymore, but neither are they quite as ready to be as independent and self-directed as a teenager. At a dude ranch like Colorado Trails, these “middle kids” need kid friendly vacations tailored to their age group's needs. Luckily, at Colorado Trails Dude Ranch, we [...]
Sometimes when you go on a family vacation, you need a break from the kids every now and then. We know how you feel. That's why we created the Kids & Teens Program. This program will keep kids aged 5-17 busy while you have fun and relax. Our staff will ensure that each kid is [...]
It isn’t any secret that kids are attracted to water. Just dress them up for something special, and watch the two interact, with mud thrown in for good measure. No one worries much about getting dirty while on dude ranch vacations, it’s all part of having a great time. After all, the only person [...]
Are you ready to finally go on a vacation that you and your kids will both love? Great, ‘cause we’re ready for you too! At our western dude ranch, you will become a part of our big ranch family as you take part in exciting daily activities. There are many things to do for all [...]
