Durango is a historic Western town in southwestern Colorado, famous for breathtaking scenery since the late 1800’s. Our guest ranch resort, Colorado Trails, located only 12 miles outside of Durango, offers family ranch vacation fun with many activities, such as hiking, camping, fishing, river rafting, and more. Durango is one of the most aesthetically orientated cities ... [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]

Dude ranches aren’t just about horseback riding and fishing. Our Colorado guest ranch offers far more than these activities. From September 19th to September 26th, we offer an adult only art week. During this special week, our art and color clinic guests will learn to improve their artistic skills, while using the magnificent surrounding scenery as ... [Read More]

Bored with the routine of everyday life? Here at our Western dude ranch, we pride ourselves in providing an ideal setting for a family ranch vacation. Our ranch is open to guests from June 6th to September 26th, providing plenty of time for a perfect escape from everyday life at the finest of Colorado's adventure ... [Read More]

Try spicing up your vacation a little by visiting Colorado Trails guest ranch resort, where you are surrounded by the beauty of nature every single day. Our signature dude ranch vacations have been enjoyed by nature lovers, thrill seekers and the usual collection of skeptics over the years. At the end of their stay, each Colorado ... [Read More]

Don't think that not being the adventurous or excitement seeking type makes family ranch vacations not your cup of tea. Colorado Trails Guest Ranch has something for you too! We offer a variety of activities, from leisure to adventure, and everything in between. Here, you are welcome to skip the more adventurous activities and relax, ... [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 ... [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]

When you are spending the afternoon by the heated pool at our Colorado dude ranch, you may think there is nothing exciting to do. To prove many activities can be incredibly amusing things to do at the pool, we have created a list of the top five fun things to do while sitting around the pool side ... [Read More]

Hot tubs are good for your health! We all know the feeling of stress, body aches and pains and feeling sore beyond comprehension. You will be checking out new and different adventure vacations activities at the dude ranch, but your body may not be as agile as it once was. This can cause a sore muscle ... [Read More]