In Europe, it has been a long standing tradition for those who love to draw and paint to take a holiday to a wonderfully scenic place. While we call these respites from our normal busy lives a vacation here in the States, the purpose and benefit are the same. At Colorado Trails, we host a ... [Read More]

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 ... [Read More]

Family vacations are a great way to bring the family closer together and have fun. You can forget about the stresses of work, late bills, and picking up your child from daycare. Many families have chosen to go on a family dude ranch vacation because it allows them to spend more time with each other ... [Read More]

You may have seen movies about it or watched other people ride horses, but you have never done it yourself. Maybe you just want to perfect your horseback riding skills. Well, our Durango Colorado Guest Ranch is the ideal place for you. Our Horseman's Week, held from August 29, 2010 to September 5, 2010, will ... [Read More]

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 you ... [Read More]

You probably didn’t know that, but its true… you just need to know where the turns are located to wind up here at our Durango dude ranch, Colorado Trails. Since this is your family ranch vacations destination, you will most likely arrive on a time saving flight, rather than driving all the way here. Flying into ... [Read More]

Here in the fast paced 21st century, a lot of people who don’t live in the Wild West probably know very little about western dancing, except it’s what you do when you spend a night at a country music bar. At dude ranch Colorado Trails we have our very own private Opera Hall, which is, of ... [Read More]

If you’re looking for the perfect place to unwind and rejuvenate, the San Juan Mountains really can’t be beat. Folks have been making the trip to Durango for over a century just to marvel at the scenery. The panoramic views are spectacular in the San Jan National Forest not far from Durango. Colorado Trails guest ranch ... [Read More]

Spending time with family should be the first thing on everyone’s list of things to do this summer, but many people still fail to do it. Going on a family adventure vacations is a great way to create a stronger family bond. As the children grow up into their teenage years, they tend to start ... [Read More]

It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or advanced in the saddle, the Colorado guest ranch in Durango that is the best place to go for horseback riding vacations is Colorado Trails Ranch. Here, you’ll be doing more than just riding a horse in a circle while a guide sits there and watches you. ... [Read More]