http://blog.coloradotrails.com Dude Ranch News & Views Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:00:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch-kids-programs/get-your-kids-off-the-computer-and-into-the-great-outdoors/ http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch-kids-programs/get-your-kids-off-the-computer-and-into-the-great-outdoors/#comments Fri, 01 Jul 2011 01:28:23 +0000 lee http://blog.coloradotrails.com/?p=852 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 [...]]]> http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch-kids-programs/get-your-kids-off-the-computer-and-into-the-great-outdoors/feed/ 0 http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch-kids-programs/colorado-trails-dude-ranch-kids-program-for-all-ages/ http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch-kids-programs/colorado-trails-dude-ranch-kids-program-for-all-ages/#comments Thu, 02 Jun 2011 10:00:15 +0000 lee http://blog.coloradotrails.com/?p=832 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 [...]]]> http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch-kids-programs/colorado-trails-dude-ranch-kids-program-for-all-ages/feed/ 0 http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch-kids-programs/dude-ranch-kids-programs-ages-9-to-12/ http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch-kids-programs/dude-ranch-kids-programs-ages-9-to-12/#comments Thu, 05 May 2011 10:00:36 +0000 lee http://blog.coloradotrails.com/?p=815 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 [...]]]> http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch-kids-programs/dude-ranch-kids-programs-ages-9-to-12/feed/ 0 http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch-kids-programs/fun-all-ages-dude-ranches-kids-teens-program/ http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch-kids-programs/fun-all-ages-dude-ranches-kids-teens-program/#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:54:56 +0000 CTD http://blog.coloradotrails.com/?p=357 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 [...]]]> http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch-kids-programs/fun-all-ages-dude-ranches-kids-teens-program/feed/ 0 http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch-kids-programs/survival-techniques-and-dude-ranch-kids-programs/ http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch-kids-programs/survival-techniques-and-dude-ranch-kids-programs/#comments Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:16:38 +0000 CTD http://blog.coloradotrails.com/?p=344 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 [...]]]> http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch-kids-programs/survival-techniques-and-dude-ranch-kids-programs/feed/ 0 http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch-kids-programs/best-dude-ranch-kids-program-fun/ http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch-kids-programs/best-dude-ranch-kids-program-fun/#comments Mon, 31 May 2010 12:07:51 +0000 CTD http://blog.coloradotrails.com/?p=293 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 [...]]]> http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch-kids-programs/best-dude-ranch-kids-program-fun/feed/ 0 http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch-kids-programs/your-summer-dude-the-most-excellent-adventure-vacations/ http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch-kids-programs/your-summer-dude-the-most-excellent-adventure-vacations/#comments Mon, 03 May 2010 12:37:16 +0000 CTD http://blog.coloradotrails.com/?p=260 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 [...]]]> http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch-kids-programs/your-summer-dude-the-most-excellent-adventure-vacations/feed/ 0 http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch-kids-programs/middle-kid-fun-on-colorado-dude-ranch-vacations/ http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch-kids-programs/middle-kid-fun-on-colorado-dude-ranch-vacations/#comments Fri, 09 Apr 2010 11:59:49 +0000 CTD http://blog.coloradotrails.com/?p=192 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 [...]]]> http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch-kids-programs/middle-kid-fun-on-colorado-dude-ranch-vacations/feed/ 0 http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch-kids-programs/kidding-around-on-colorado-dude-ranch-vacations/ http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch-kids-programs/kidding-around-on-colorado-dude-ranch-vacations/#comments Wed, 07 Apr 2010 12:16:05 +0000 CTD http://blog.coloradotrails.com/?p=197 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 [...]]]> http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch-kids-programs/kidding-around-on-colorado-dude-ranch-vacations/feed/ 0 http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch-kids-programs/destination-dude-ranch-adventure-vacations-for-families/ http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch-kids-programs/destination-dude-ranch-adventure-vacations-for-families/#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:21:10 +0000 CTD http://blog.coloradotrails.com/?p=160 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, [...]]]> http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch-kids-programs/destination-dude-ranch-adventure-vacations-for-families/feed/ 0