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/horseback-riding-vacations/5-reasons-why-our-horseback-riding-vacations-are-the-best/ http://blog.coloradotrails.com/horseback-riding-vacations/5-reasons-why-our-horseback-riding-vacations-are-the-best/#comments Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:00:17 +0000 lee http://blog.coloradotrails.com/?p=842 If you’re doubtful that horseback riding vacations won’t be your cup of tea… you not being an experienced rider and all, think again. At Colorado Trails Dude Ranch, we offer horseback riding lessons and are super adept at matching every guest up with the right horse to match their personality and experience level. You’re going [...]]]> http://blog.coloradotrails.com/horseback-riding-vacations/5-reasons-why-our-horseback-riding-vacations-are-the-best/feed/ 2 http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch/cabins-colorado-trails-dude-ranch/ http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch/cabins-colorado-trails-dude-ranch/#comments Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:02:09 +0000 CTD http://blog.coloradotrails.com/?p=542 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 [...]]]> http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch/cabins-colorado-trails-dude-ranch/feed/ 0 http://blog.coloradotrails.com/guest-ranch-art-vacations/art-color-week-colorado-trails-dude-ranch/ http://blog.coloradotrails.com/guest-ranch-art-vacations/art-color-week-colorado-trails-dude-ranch/#comments Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:33:00 +0000 CTD http://blog.coloradotrails.com/?p=559 At a guest ranch like Colorado Trails, you probably wouldn’t be too surprised to hear about a yearly event dedicated to fly fishing. You probably wouldn’t find it unusual if the same dude ranch offered an annual horseback riding instruction week, or family adventure vacations that offer white water rafting and cattle drives. What about [...]]]> http://blog.coloradotrails.com/guest-ranch-art-vacations/art-color-week-colorado-trails-dude-ranch/feed/ 0 http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch/line-dancing-square-dancing-colorado-trails-dude-ranch/ http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch/line-dancing-square-dancing-colorado-trails-dude-ranch/#comments Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:44:16 +0000 CTD http://blog.coloradotrails.com/?p=521 The Wild West was settled by a mixing pot of men and women from Britain, mainland Europe, and both white and African Americans. From this blend of ethnic backgrounds, a unique style of dance gradually began to evolve. From the French, western Americans imported the quadrille, an early form of the square dance. Lively fiddle [...]]]> http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch/line-dancing-square-dancing-colorado-trails-dude-ranch/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/adventure-resorts/dude-ranches-and-the-ice-cream-social/ http://blog.coloradotrails.com/adventure-resorts/dude-ranches-and-the-ice-cream-social/#comments Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:50:00 +0000 CTD http://blog.coloradotrails.com/?p=30 Summer fun and ice cream have been synonymous for hundreds of years, In the history of America and the Old West, the ice cream social was a high point in any community that began in the mid to late 1800’s. So making an ice cream social part of your dude ranch itinerary really hits the [...]]]> http://blog.coloradotrails.com/adventure-resorts/dude-ranches-and-the-ice-cream-social/feed/ 0 http://blog.coloradotrails.com/adventure-resorts/the-dude-ranch-experience/ http://blog.coloradotrails.com/adventure-resorts/the-dude-ranch-experience/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:33:00 +0000 CTD http://blog.coloradotrails.com/?p=27 A lot of people are pretty curious these days about exactly what they can do for a week at a world class dude ranch resort. It isn’t like we will feed you well so you will have the stamina to help us rope and branch calves. As our guest your experience on our guest ranch [...]]]> http://blog.coloradotrails.com/adventure-resorts/the-dude-ranch-experience/feed/ 0 http://blog.coloradotrails.com/horseback-riding-vacations/the-best-place-to-learn-horseback-riding/ http://blog.coloradotrails.com/horseback-riding-vacations/the-best-place-to-learn-horseback-riding/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:43:00 +0000 CTD http://blog.coloradotrails.com/?p=19 Not everyone has the opportunity to have a horse in their backyard, yet a lot of people would love to learn how to ride. There is something so freeing about loping across a grassy plain or traversing mountains on a well trained horse. The wind in your hair and that power and grace beneath you, [...]]]> http://blog.coloradotrails.com/horseback-riding-vacations/the-best-place-to-learn-horseback-riding/feed/ 0 http://blog.coloradotrails.com/fly-fishing-vacations/fly-fishing-adventure-vacations-in-colorado/ http://blog.coloradotrails.com/fly-fishing-vacations/fly-fishing-adventure-vacations-in-colorado/#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:35:00 +0000 CTD http://blog.coloradotrails.com/?p=17 A lot of died in the wool anglers dream of taking a week to do nothing but haul in some prized mountain river trout in Southwestern Colorado. You see, this area has a global reputation for having some of the best trout fishing in the world. Of course, if you’ve never done much fishing devoting [...]]]> http://blog.coloradotrails.com/fly-fishing-vacations/fly-fishing-adventure-vacations-in-colorado/feed/ 0 http://blog.coloradotrails.com/family-adventure-vacations/every-family-vacation-should-be-an-adventure/ http://blog.coloradotrails.com/family-adventure-vacations/every-family-vacation-should-be-an-adventure/#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:11:00 +0000 CTD http://blog.coloradotrails.com/?p=7 Discovery and new experiences should be thrilling and fun. This is exactly what you will all find on a well organized guest ranch vacation. There are just so many amazing things to do at a Colorado dude ranch you will wonder what took you so long to take advantage of the experience. There is a [...]]]> http://blog.coloradotrails.com/family-adventure-vacations/every-family-vacation-should-be-an-adventure/feed/ 0