At Colorado Trails Ranch, we offer families a chance to go on horseback riding vacations that they'll never forget. Before you head to Colorado for your ideal dude ranch vacation, however, you should educate yourself a little about the Western saddle. Western Saddles vs. English Saddles You may be aware that there are two main riding styles ... [Read More]

For guests of the Colorado Trails Ranch, there's a lot more to explore than horseback riding and fishing or rafting. One of the most interesting is the opportunity to tour the ruins of the ancients nearby. Mesa Verde National Park is the finest example of Ancient Puebloan dwellings. These Puebloans were formerly called Anasazi. Mesa Verde ... [Read More]

Vacationing in one spot, only having to unpack once, meals and activities all at the same location, sounds like a cruise…..or a dude ranch vacation. You can think of a dude ranch vacation as a cruise on horseback and know just what you are getting into. As with a cruise, you can get settled into ... [Read More]

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]

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]

Sometimes when you go on a family vacation, you need a break from the kids every now and then. We know how you feel. That's why we created the Kids & Teens Program. This program will keep kids aged 5-17 busy while you have fun and relax. Our staff will ensure that each kid is ... [Read More]

Family vacations are a great way to bring the family closer together and have fun. You can forget about the stresses of work, late bills, and picking up your child from daycare. Many families have chosen to go on a family dude ranch vacation because it allows them to spend more time with each other ... [Read More]

You may have seen movies about it or watched other people ride horses, but you have never done it yourself. Maybe you just want to perfect your horseback riding skills. Well, our Durango Colorado Guest Ranch is the ideal place for you. Our Horseman's Week, held from August 29, 2010 to September 5, 2010, will ... [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]

Many people are very curious when it comes to the activities and adventures that await them at a guest ranch resort. There are many different activities available for those brave souls and those people just wanting to kick their feet up and relax the week away. Guests at our dude ranch will find many relaxing, ... [Read More]