What is a Dude Ranch? A Brief History
What Does “Dude Ranch” Mean? Today, the word “dude” might bring to mind casual slang like “bro,” but its meaning in the late 1800s was quite different. Back then, a … Continue Reading »
10 Ice Skating Tips to Make You a Pro
Blades cutting across a glassy surface, crisp mountain air on your face, the rush of gliding over an immaculately groomed pond — is the perfect winter complete without ice skating? … Continue Reading »
Snowshoeing vs. Cross-Country Skiing: Which is Right for You?
Few things are more picturesque and magical than a forest covered in new fallen snow, full of towering pines adorned in nature’s frost-laden jewelry, with air so crisp you can … Continue Reading »
Après Adventure: The Best Ways to Unwind at a Dude Ranch After a Day in the Snow
A day spent in the snow has a special magic to it, especially if you’re riding horses over powdery hills, snowshoeing through glittering aspen groves, tearing down the slopes, or … Continue Reading »
What Makes a Western Winter Remarkable
As the snow blankets the Colorado Rockies, the West transforms into a scene straight out of a film, storybook, or legend — a land of untamed beauty, crisp mountain air, … Continue Reading »
Why Do Horses Need Shoes?
If you’ve admired the graceful gait of our horses’ hooves on the trail, or paid close attention to their rhythmic clatter during a trot, you might find yourself wondering: why … Continue Reading »
Choosing the Right Season for Your Western Corporate Retreat
Picture this: your team saddling up for adventure in a verdant meadow or bonding over snowshoeing in a pristine winter wonderland. A Western corporate retreat isn’t just a getaway — … Continue Reading »
7 Old West Myths: Debunking the Legends of the American Frontier
The American West has always inspired imaginations worldwide with tales of outlaws, gold rushes, and rugged pioneers, though many of these stories stretch the truth — or simply aren’t true … Continue Reading »
Four Years After the East Troublesome Fire at C Lazy U
October marks four years since the East Troublesome Fire, the second largest wildfire in Colorado history, passed through Grand County and C Lazy U Ranch. While the devastation was immense, … Continue Reading »
Cowboy Slang for Your Western Vacation
Cowboy slang isn’t just fun to say — it’s part of the Wild West’s living legacy. From bellyaching to yellow-bellies, these colorful cowboy phrases capture the humor, grit, and charm … Continue Reading »
