It’s exactly what time spent together on your vacation should be, family time that is free of commercialism. Taking your family on a dude ranch vacation at Colorado Trails is the perfect way to relax, have fun and enjoy yourselves. While you may not be quite sure what to expect before coming to spend a week ... [Read More]

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 ... [Read More]

Spending time with family should be the first thing on everyone’s list of things to do this summer, but many people still fail to do it. Going on a family adventure vacations is a great way to create a stronger family bond. As the children grow up into their teenage years, they tend to start ... [Read More]

Guest ranch vacations are a great way to get the family out of the house and into nature. Everyone needs a break from ordinary life every now and then. Now, it’s your turn. Once you visit Colorado Trails for  family ranch vacations, we will take care of everything so you don’t have to. Cooking, cleaning, babysitting ... [Read More]

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 ... [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]

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]

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, ... [Read More]

Strong family relationships are built through spending time with each other and enjoying the simple things in life. Sometimes, we all get too caught up in other activities that we forget the most important thing—family. It may be hard at times to get the whole family together, especially when each member has different schedules, activities, and ... [Read More]