Fall foliage is here! There’s so many ways to soak up the beautiful amber and gold as they sweep through the mountains; you can drive a scenic byway, hike a mountain trail, or even see the Autumn foliage by train. All are fantastic options for connecting with both nature and the spirit of the season. … Continue Reading »
C Lazy U Ranch has been turning city-slickers into (moderately) rough-riding cowboys for nigh on a century now, and our clinic of western skillsmanship doesn’t end there. We’re staffed full of all the best in the West, allowing you to up your game in the saddle, in the river, on the shooting range, or even … Continue Reading »
Your girl’s getting married! Okay, or maybe you just need some time away with the ladies — both are perfectly acceptable reasons to ditch the boys, get away with your gals, and let loose. Are you doing the planning? Well, let’s get into it! Looking for something that blends “new & exciting” with “traditional & … Continue Reading »
Preparing for a horseback riding vacation means training your body for long days in the saddle, practicing proper riding posture, and packing the right gear. Riding uses your core, arms, and legs in ways most daily routines don’t, so a little preparation now helps you ride comfortably from day one and avoid the soreness that … Continue Reading »
It’s summer vacation time! Ready for blistering sun, resort pools with no elbow room, long buffet lines, and itineraries built entirely around finding a halfway decent spot on the sand? Look, there’s nothing wrong with a family beach vacation, but the trappings of such an affair can start to grate without a change of pace. … Continue Reading »
Yee-haw! On July 24, C Lazy U Ranch celebrates 107 years of welcoming guests to experience life in the Colorado Rockies. We’re incredibly honored to be part of more than a century of true Western hospitality, and this year our anniversary carries a little extra meaning. As Colorado prepares to celebrate its 150th anniversary in … Continue Reading »
Colorado is home to some of the most celebrated fly fishing waters in the country. From high-mountain streams to broad western rivers, anglers in the Centennial State have no shortage of places to cast a line. So what makes one fly fishing experience stand out from another? At C Lazy U Ranch, the answer starts … Continue Reading »
There comes a point on a lot of resort weekends where you realize you didn’t actually escape anything. All the BS and frustrations have followed you to paradise, and you’re still stuck waiting on dinner reservations, scrambling to reserve a pool chair, and listening to the cacophony blasting out of a stranger’s iPad speakers. Are … Continue Reading »
What to Expect From Your First Colorado Dude Ranch Vacation Sure, you’ve seen the photos of wide-open pastures, horses moving through the golden aspens, and families gathered around a roaring fire at the end of the day. But photos from someone else’s vacation don’t really tell the whole story, do they? A dude ranch & … Continue Reading »
An inherent part of the true Western ethos lies in being able to experience something few others have before that thing becomes tradition and the legends settle in. That’s exactly what awaits you at Evergreen Lodge, the newest addition to C Lazy U Ranch’s collection of luxurious Rocky Mountain cabins. Now booking for Spring 2026, … Continue Reading »
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Fall foliage is here! There’s so many ways to soak up the beautiful amber and gold as they sweep through the mountains; you can drive a scenic byway, hike a mountain trail, or even see the Autumn foliage by train. All are fantastic options for connecting with both nature and the spirit of the season.…
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Food was delicious! Pastry chef did an amazing job!!
~ Ginger M., 09-21-2021
