The Durango Melodrama is a little piece of the Old West that's still alive and well. At Colorado Trails Dude Ranch, visiting the Durango Melodrama & Vaudeville at the Henry Strater Theatre for one night during their stay is one of our guests' favorite activities. Here's a look at what's on-tap at the Durango Melodrama ... [Read More]

Across America, as well as all over the world, people enjoy the sport of fly fishing. Although you may be under the impression that fly fishing is a more recent fishing innovation, in fact it's a sport that dates all the way back to ancient Greece. Here's a brief history of fly fishing. Fly Fishing in ... [Read More]

If there's one thing we love at Colorado Trails, it's horses. From old to young, we love them all. That's why it's very upsetting for us to think about horses being abused, misused, neglected, or starved. If you understand how Colorado Trails Dude Ranch staff feels about horses, then you'll also understand why we host the ... [Read More]

If you haven't had the chance to spend a lot of time around horses, they might seem a bit mysterious. Getting comfortable with them can begin before you arrive on our dude ranch on adventurous all inclusive family vacations at Colorado Trails. Did you know that horses have frogs? Not the kind that croak and hop ... [Read More]

Did you know that you and your horse are supposed to work as a team? That's the secret to a truly enjoyable experience on any type of horseback riding vacations. Here at Colorado Trails guest ranch, we understand that spending a week in the saddle having a great time begins by matching each guest to ... [Read More]

There's one thing about summer in the Colorado mountains that you won't find at lower elevations. It's a rare evening that temperatures remain uncomfortable. Something one can't say about so many locations across the country. Anyone planning a family reunion knows that July and August are the months to hold these events. The hottest months ... [Read More]

Horseman's Week at Colorado Trails Dude Ranch is an excellent fall vacation opportunity. Perfect for families with older children, couples, and individuals, Horseman's Week immerses you in horseback riding through the picturesque San Juan Mountains. Our 2011 dates are September 4 through September 11 and include 20% off our regular rates. What Happens During Horseman's Week? During ... [Read More]

There aren't many dude ranches in the American West that can say they've been around for over fifty years, but Colorado Trails Dude Ranch can. As a matter of fact, we are in the midst of celebrating our 50th season anniversary in 2011. Early Years at Colorado Trails Colorado Trails, unlike many other dude ranches, was designed ... [Read More]

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 the pool ... [Read More]

What’s your idea of a perfect family vacation? Relaxing together by the pool? Adventure? Private time for mom and dad? Whatever your ideal family vacation is, we think you’ll find it at Colorado Trails Dude Ranch. Here are six tips about Colorado Trails that will help you to plan the perfect family vacation. 1. We have ... [Read More]