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]

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]

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 ... [Read More]

Dude Ranch Teen’s Program … Ages 13 – 17 Here at dude ranch, Colorado, awaits your most excellent adventure yet.  The sound of vacationing with family may not sound like a great time, but you haven’t even gotten here yet! We have yet to meet a dude or dudette who hasn’t left our guest ranch resort, eager ... [Read More]

Family Adventure Vacations The Rough Riders ... Ages 9 – 12 This age group is known as the Rough Riders at our Dude Ranch - Durango, Colorado.  Having the ability to make the choices in what they would like to do is what makes this group unique.  Children of this age group want to hang around with kids ... [Read More]

Family Adventure Vacations The Buckaroos … Ages 5 - 8 How does adventure vacations for the “whole” family sound?  Not having to leave the children at home so you and your significant other can escape for some alone time.  Here at the Colorado Trails Western dude ranch, we are dedicated to providing everyone with their own vacation while ... [Read More]

There are countless people who have planned a destination vacation, gotten excited, only to end up disappointed, angry and frustrated at the outcomes. Many of the resort type packages offered are bare minimum activity plans, meaning you have to fill your stay with things to do. If you want to spend the day out hiking, ... [Read More]

Strong family relationships are built through spending time with each other and enjoying the simple things in life. Sometimes, we all get too caught up in other activities that we forget the most important thing—family. It may be hard at times to get the whole family together, especially when each member has different schedules, activities, and ... [Read More]

If you ask your teenaged children what they want to do on the upcoming family vacation, they won’t say they want to go to a dude ranch. Don’t be surprised when they are anything but happy that your family adventure vacation plans for this year means spending an entire week at guest ranch. In their ... [Read More]

Have you ever taken your kids on vacation and found the entire trip was a problem? You are about to discover the perfect place to take your kids and enjoy an entire week of bliss… for all of you. The dude ranch experience is something your kids have never had. There aren’t roller coasters and ... [Read More]