Many folks ask us what we do in the winter, thinking we have the season off. Well, that is not quite true. While we do have shorter hours in the day and are not involved in running our multi-faceted program, we do have things to do. Winter at a Colorado dude ranch can keep several [...]
Food: A very important part of the dude ranch experience. As I was fixing my husband’s and my favorite breakfast for a Sunday morning, getting ready for all the Super Bowl hype, my mind wandered back to some summer memories. My mouth started watering, thinking about probably my favorite breakfast of eggs, grits and Navajo Fry [...]
If your family is like most, meals are something that are often hurried. A sandwich on the go, a granola bar in the car, a quick stop at a fast food restaurant on the way home from work: These are the types of accidental bad habits that often form due to our busy lifestyles. When [...]
While the rest of Colorado has been busy this winter enjoying the snow and the winter sports our state is famous for, we at Colorado Trails have busied ourselves getting our guest ranch prepared for warmer weather. You can read our previous post about the installation this winter of our new pool, new whirlpool and [...]
There are many popular vacation spots that families tend to fall back on every year. However, the annual ski trip or vacation at the beach can quickly become boring. If your vacation is in need of a refresher, or if you are looking for ideas for all inclusive family vacations that everyone can enjoy, then [...]
For guests of the Colorado Trails Ranch, there's a lot more to explore than horseback riding and fishing or rafting. One of the most interesting is the opportunity to tour the ruins of the ancients nearby. Mesa Verde National Park is the finest example of Ancient Puebloan dwellings. These Puebloans were formerly called Anasazi. Mesa [...]
At Colorado Trails Dude Ranch, we believe that fall is the perfect time for business retreats and company team building. Why is fall such a great time for corporate retreats at Colorado Trails? Here are five good reasons. 1. Fewer Distractions Since childhood, we’ve been taught that summertime is for play. Whether splashing around in [...]
Hmm... Unique wedding ideas? Let's see. How about... “We could go to the beach.” “Nah, it's over-done and besides, Uncle Jim took everybody to the beach a couple of years ago.” “But what about a beach like Hawaii? Or Thailand?” “Are you kidding?? Too expensive! No one will be able to come.” “Alright... What about [...]
Ah, Mother Nature. For some people, the perfect vacation is a hot tub and a novel; for other people, it's a hike up a beautiful mountain. The good news is, at Colorado Trails Dude Ranch, we can satisfy both kinds of people. Our all inclusive family vacations truly have something for everyone, no matter what [...]
What's a dude ranch without cowboy campfire sing-alongs, square dancing, hayrides, and cookouts? At Colorado Trails Dude Ranch, our ranch evenings are just as action-packed and enjoyable as our ranch days. Here's a list of activities you might enjoy at Colorado Trails Dude Ranch once the sun goes down. 1. Ice Cream Social, Introductions and [...]
