C Lazy U Ranch Ranked No. 14 in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards
C Lazy U Ranch was a winner in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, ranking No. 14 among the top 20 resorts in the Mountain West, up from No. 17 in 2025.
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C Lazy U Ranch Featured in WeddingWire’s Roundup of Colorado Mountain Wedding Venues
C Lazy U Ranch is featured in WeddingWire’s “24 Colorado Mountain Wedding Venues with the Most Amazing Views.” The article calls out the ranch’s 100-plus years in operation and the full 8,500 acres reserved for the couple on their wedding day. It also highlights fall views from the Woodsie Overlook, horse-drawn sleigh rides to the Hay Meadow, cocktails around the fire pit at the Patio House, and the honeymoon cabin.
WeddingWire is a global marketplace connecting engaged couples with local wedding professionals, reaching 1,746,579 unique monthly visitors.
C Lazy U Ranch Featured in TravelPulse’s Look at Immersive Farm and Ranch Stays
C Lazy U Ranch is featured in TravelPulse’s “Farm Charm Travel Trend: Immersive Stays on Working Farms.” The story positions the ranch as a top pick for travelers who want a taste of the hands-on farm and ranch lifestyle, highlighting its luxury all-inclusive stay and working cattle ranch experience.
The story was syndicated to 37 regional newspaper publications, reaching more than 19 million unique monthly visitors.
C Lazy U Ranch Featured in The Scout Guide’s National Winter Travel Roundup
C Lazy U Ranch is featured in The Scout Guide’s national edition roundup, “Boutique Hotels, Resorts, & Rentals to Add to Your Winter Travel List,” alongside five properties nationwide. The piece links directly to the ranch’s website and was also featured in The Scout Guide’s email newsletter.
The Scout Guide reaches 42,137 unique monthly visitors.
C Lazy U Ranch Featured in FamilyVacationist and USA Today 10Best’s Roundup of the Best Fall Family Vacation Spots
C Lazy U Ranch is featured in a roundup of the best fall family vacation spots for 2026, written by Beth Luberecki for FamilyVacationist and syndicated by USA Today 10Best. The piece spotlights Grand County as the western gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, highlighting fall foliage, wildlife, hiking, and horseback riding. The article describes C Lazy U as “one of the best all-inclusive resorts and best dude ranches in the U.S.” and calls it “a special family getaway.”
FamilyVacationist reaches 19,500 unique monthly visitors and USA Today 10Best reaches 52,076,553 unique monthly visitors.
C Lazy U Ranch’s USA Today 10Best Ranking Featured in Fort Collins Coloradoan, Syndicated to Pueblo Chieftain and AOL
C Lazy U Ranch’s No. 6 ranking among the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for top all-inclusive resorts in the U.S. is featured in the Fort Collins Coloradoan. The article highlights the ranch’s year-round programming alongside other Colorado hotels and resorts recognized in the awards.
The story was syndicated to the Pueblo Chieftain, reaching 176,929 unique monthly visitors, and AOL, reaching 24,292,487 unique monthly visitors. The Fort Collins Coloradoan reaches 641,173 unique monthly visitors.
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C Lazy U Ranch Featured in The Denver Gazette’s Coverage of the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards
C Lazy U Ranch is featured in The Denver Gazette’s “Two Colorado dude ranches rank among best all-inclusive resorts in the U.S.” The piece covers the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, noting the ranch’s No. 6 ranking among the top 10 all-inclusive resorts in the country and highlighting lodging options and activities including horseback riding, cattle pushing, hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.
The Denver Gazette reaches 635,956 unique monthly visitors.
C Lazy U Ranch Recognized in Western Life Today’s Inaugural Readers’ Choice Awards
We’re pleased to share that C Lazy U Ranch has been highlighted as a favorite destination and dude ranch in Western Life Today’s inaugural readers’ choice awards, published in the Summer 2026 issue.
C Lazy U Ranch Named a 2026 Restaurant Award Winner by Wine Spectator
We’re pleased to share that C Lazy U Ranch has been recognized as a 2026 Restaurant Award winner by Wine Spectator, featured in the magazine’s August issue.
Wine Spectator has a print circulation of 391,364.
C Lazy U Ranch Named No. 2 Best Resort in Colorado in Travel + Leisure’s 2026 World’s Best Awards
We’re pleased to share that C Lazy U Ranch has been named the No. 2 Best Resort in Colorado in Travel + Leisure’s 2026 World’s Best Awards, featured in the magazine’s August issue.
Travel + Leisure has a print circulation of 971,624.
