One of the weeks we are most proud of at Colorado Trails Dude Ranch is our annual Horseman's Week. The exact dates vary from year to year, but typically it is held in early September. Our Horseman's Week is a week when our normal dude ranch activities take a back seat, and Colorado Trails Dude ... [Read More]

When we're young, the time we spend playing with our siblings and cousins is invaluable to us, and makes up some of the best memories of our childhood. Unfortunately, as we grow older, we tend to lose touch. Brothers and sisters take jobs in different places, get married, start families of their own. Cousins become ... [Read More]

In an era where flexibility in customer service is epitomized by a monotone voice stating, “...press 9 for more options”, Colorado Trails Dude Ranch is completely different. When you dial our number to book one of our great all inclusive family vacations, your questions will be answered by a real live person, not a computer. You've ... [Read More]

At the Colorado Trails Dude Ranch, we're pleased that we can offer our guests some of the best fly fishing spots in Colorado. Whether you're an experienced fly fisherman (or fisherwoman), or you're looking for some unique vacation ideas, we think that you'll find all the best that fishing vacations have to offer at Colorado ... [Read More]

Your kids will think they're on their way to Hogwarts when they enjoy the magical, unique fun family vacations experience of the Durango Train. Adults will love the beautiful scenery and learning the history of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad as they ride through the snow-dusted Colorado mountains. The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge ... [Read More]

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 Orientation ... [Read More]

What did cowboys of the great American West eat? Maybe beef jerky, rice, and beans? Sound appealing? At Colorado Trails Dude Ranch, you and your family can act like cowboys without having to eat like them. The all inclusive family vacations we offer include delicious, healthy meals for everyone – yes, everyone. After all, kid friendly vacations ... [Read More]

Don't you think that times were simpler in the early 1960s? The oldest members of the Baby Boom generation were just coming into their own, and a certain innocence remained in the air. It would be several more years before the cultural upheaval – both for better and for worse – of the 1960s and ... [Read More]

196o was a heck of a year. In January, John F. Kennedy announced he was a candidate for the election of the 35th President of the United States of America. In March, Elvis Presley returned home after 2 years of being stationed in Germany, and the Vietnam War began. In May, President Eisenhower signed The ... [Read More]

If you’re looking for all inclusive family vacations, you should look no further than Colorado Trails Ranch. This dude ranch offers people some of the most diverse activities and comfortable accommodations. The cabins offered by this ranch are designed to feel both cozy and charming. These accommodations ensure that guests have a wonderful, welcoming place ... [Read More]