http://blog.coloradotrails.com Dude Ranch News & Views Tue, 07 May 2013 00:49:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5 http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch-kids-programs/the-best-dude-ranch-kid%e2%80%99s-program-is-loads-of-fun/ http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch-kids-programs/the-best-dude-ranch-kid%e2%80%99s-program-is-loads-of-fun/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:00:32 +0000 CTD http://blog.coloradotrails.com/?p=291 Are you looking for all inclusive family vacations that both you and your kids will love? Great, ‘cause we’re ready for you too! At Colorado Trails Ranch, you’re more than just a guest, and will become a part of our ranch family as you take part in exciting daily activities. No matter how old you [...]]]> http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch-kids-programs/the-best-dude-ranch-kid%e2%80%99s-program-is-loads-of-fun/feed/ 0 http://blog.coloradotrails.com/horseback-riding-vacations/getting-to-know-saddles-before-dude-ranch-vacations/ http://blog.coloradotrails.com/horseback-riding-vacations/getting-to-know-saddles-before-dude-ranch-vacations/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:00:09 +0000 lee http://blog.coloradotrails.com/?p=964 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 [...]]]> http://blog.coloradotrails.com/horseback-riding-vacations/getting-to-know-saddles-before-dude-ranch-vacations/feed/ 0 http://blog.coloradotrails.com/guest-ranch/fascinating-things-to-do-on-our-dude-ranch-vacations/ http://blog.coloradotrails.com/guest-ranch/fascinating-things-to-do-on-our-dude-ranch-vacations/#comments Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:00:19 +0000 lee http://blog.coloradotrails.com/?p=944 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 [...]]]> http://blog.coloradotrails.com/guest-ranch/fascinating-things-to-do-on-our-dude-ranch-vacations/feed/ 0 http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch/cruise-vacations-on-horseback/ http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch/cruise-vacations-on-horseback/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:00:32 +0000 lee http://blog.coloradotrails.com/?p=943 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 [...]]]> http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch/cruise-vacations-on-horseback/feed/ 0 http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch/entertaining-dude-ranch-evenings-the-henry-strater-theatre-melodrama/ http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch/entertaining-dude-ranch-evenings-the-henry-strater-theatre-melodrama/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:00:12 +0000 lee http://blog.coloradotrails.com/?p=925 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 [...]]]> http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch/entertaining-dude-ranch-evenings-the-henry-strater-theatre-melodrama/feed/ 2 http://blog.coloradotrails.com/horseback-riding-vacations/fall-dude-ranch-vacations-horsemans-week/ http://blog.coloradotrails.com/horseback-riding-vacations/fall-dude-ranch-vacations-horsemans-week/#comments Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:00:05 +0000 lee http://blog.coloradotrails.com/?p=876 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 [...]]]> http://blog.coloradotrails.com/horseback-riding-vacations/fall-dude-ranch-vacations-horsemans-week/feed/ 3 http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch-kids-programs/fun-all-ages-dude-ranches-kids-teens-program/ http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch-kids-programs/fun-all-ages-dude-ranches-kids-teens-program/#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:54:56 +0000 CTD http://blog.coloradotrails.com/?p=357 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 [...]]]> http://blog.coloradotrails.com/dude-ranch-kids-programs/fun-all-ages-dude-ranches-kids-teens-program/feed/ 0 http://blog.coloradotrails.com/family-adventure-vacations/more-mountains-experience-beauty-surrounding-colorado-guest-ranch/ http://blog.coloradotrails.com/family-adventure-vacations/more-mountains-experience-beauty-surrounding-colorado-guest-ranch/#comments Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:45:39 +0000 CTD http://blog.coloradotrails.com/?p=353 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 [...]]]> http://blog.coloradotrails.com/family-adventure-vacations/more-mountains-experience-beauty-surrounding-colorado-guest-ranch/feed/ 0 http://blog.coloradotrails.com/guest-ranch/horsemans-week-colorado-trails-guest-ranch/ http://blog.coloradotrails.com/guest-ranch/horsemans-week-colorado-trails-guest-ranch/#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:14:46 +0000 CTD http://blog.coloradotrails.com/?p=349 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 [...]]]> http://blog.coloradotrails.com/guest-ranch/horsemans-week-colorado-trails-guest-ranch/feed/ 0 http://blog.coloradotrails.com/guest-ranch/top-5-pool-things-to-do-on-guest-ranch-resort-vacations/ http://blog.coloradotrails.com/guest-ranch/top-5-pool-things-to-do-on-guest-ranch-resort-vacations/#comments Fri, 02 Apr 2010 05:54:15 +0000 CTD http://blog.coloradotrails.com/?p=187 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 [...]]]> http://blog.coloradotrails.com/guest-ranch/top-5-pool-things-to-do-on-guest-ranch-resort-vacations/feed/ 0