Family getaway moments are the stuff that childhood memories are made of. During a Colorado weekend winter getaway at C Lazy U Ranch, days are filled with magic moments for kids that will crystallize into lifelong memories. 1. Feeding the Ranch Animals After breakfast, each day on the ranch starts with the option to jump … Continue Reading »
We have an ongoing debate at the ranch about what season is best at C Lazy U. The summer sympathizers are quick to point out that warm weather is best for a classic dude ranch experience and horseback riding. The winter enthusiasts beg to differ. You see, C Lazy U is tucked away in the … Continue Reading »
We love pow pow days here at the ranch- I personally love them because I enjoy rolling around in the snow to cool myself off… because I’m hot. What? Do you have any idea how much fur a Sicilian Donkey has- it’s like being in a broiler all the time! Anyway, here are a couple … Continue Reading »
While Fall is still visible in the golden hues of the Aspen leaves clinging stubbornly to their branches, the folks around here are taking our first snow as the signal to start preparing the ranch for all those that will be visiting for their winter family vacation this Thanksgiving, and all holiday season. I … Continue Reading »
Colorado takes its winter fun very seriously, and on weeks like this when the snowstorms leave behind a powder paradise and winter wonderland for everyone to rejoice in, there are plenty of ways to enjoy Colorado’s winter landscape. Thinking outside the ski lift, we’ve come up with more ways to rejoice in fresh powder than … Continue Reading »
Howdy blog readers! My little hooves are barely able to write this blog post today, as the snow is tummy deep here (my tummy… which usually only skims the surface of the snow, but these days it’s creating a nice gully behind me as I walk… not yours). At any rate, I just wanted to … Continue Reading »
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and of course there is no better place to spend it than with family and friends. But, how about spending your Thanksgiving family vacation in Colorado with friends and family in the heart of the Rocky Mountains just a short drive from the city with all the hard work … Continue Reading »
It’s official – winter is here! The temperatures sure are dropping this week, but the fun winter activities are just starting to heat up! If you are looking to plan a fun family winter vacation, C Lazy U dude ranch is your top choice for a wide range of winter activities to keep the whole … Continue Reading »
I can’t believe the end of the year is so near! We’ve had a blast making your Colorado family vacations the best experience possible in 2013 and are ready to end with a bang as we celebrate Christmas and New Years. Don’t have plans this year or still looking for something fun to do? Why … Continue Reading »
You may think that you’d dig a Cowboy-style vacation only in the warmth of the summertime – a “City Slickers” movie experience seems like the way a guest ranch vacation should be, right? But why would you limit your horseback riding and chance to enjoy the western lifestyle to only a few months out of … Continue Reading »
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Spending New Year’s Eve in a secluded ranch out in the mountains of Colorado doesn’t seem like the typical way to celebrate this holiday — there aren’t any giant, glittering globes descending from skyscrapers or throngs of clubgoers partying until the wee hours of the morning. Though those festivities are celebrated on television, they’re not … Continue Reading »
From the Horse's Mouth
I am a single mom who travels with my now 8 and 10 year old, and have found "Dude Ranches" to be a great combination for us. Kids activities/adult acitivities/family time. We tried a few but a year ago ended up here. Now, we have no reason to go ANYWHERE else - we have only been here 4 days and the kids are already begging to come back.
