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C Lazy U Ranch is featured in Business Traveller’s “Out of Office: The Best Summer Escapes Near Major Business Hubs,” written by Shivani Vora. The piece highlights the ranch’s accommodations, Lazy You Spa, and seasonal dining as standout offerings for travelers seeking a summer retreat.
Business Traveller launched in the UK in 1976 and is the leading consumer magazine for frequent corporate travelers worldwide.
We’re pleased to share that C Lazy U Ranch is the centerpiece of a five-page feature in the June 2026 issue of 5280. Editor-in-chief Jessica LaRusso’s piece, “Back at the Ranch: 5 Dude Ranches for a Perfect Colorado Vacation,” opens with her trail riding experience before covering the ranch’s location, accommodations, amenities, recreational activities, communal dining, and children’s programming. The story includes commentary from ranch leadership and is accompanied by several images showcasing the property.
5280 has a print circulation of 90,000 and a digital reach of 144,000.
C Lazy U Ranch is featured in AFAR’s “7 Stunning National Parks and Monuments in Colorado Where You Can Climb Dunes, Spot Moose, and Go Stargazing.” The article recommends the ranch as a base for visiting Rocky Mountain National Park, noting its family-friendly atmosphere, horseback riding, wine list, and s’mores.
AFAR reaches 697,180 unique monthly visitors.
We’re pleased to share a six-page feature in the May/June 2026 issue of Mountain Living, written by editor-in-chief Darla Worden following her stay at the ranch with her daughter. The piece, “Horsing Around: Horses Are the Heart of This Mother-Daughter Getaway at the C Lazy U,” opens with the morning jingle before exploring the ranch’s location and history, the herd, and the horseback riding program, with additional notes on other recreation activities available to guests. The story includes quotes from ranch leadership and is accompanied by several photographs.
Mountain Living has a print circulation of 33,000.
C Lazy U Ranch is featured in a dude ranch roundup published in the summer 2026 issue of Colorado Expression. The ranch appears in the “More Ranches to Discover” section, highlighted for its proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park.
Colorado Expression has a print circulation of 25,000.
Sky‑Hi News has revisited C Lazy U Ranch’s reopening five years after the East Troublesome Fire in its “This Week in History” column, recounting how the ranch evacuated its herd, lost several buildings, and then welcomed guests back to its 8,500‑acre property in 2021. The piece highlights the ranch’s resilience and deep ties to Grand County, serving as a quiet reminder of how far it has come since the blaze.
We’re excited to share that C Lazy U Ranch was included in FamilyVacationist’s piece, “Never been to an all-inclusive resort? These are the best ones for first-timers (2026 update)” by writer Allison Tibaldi. The story highlights C Lazy U as an ideal dude ranch vacation for families who enjoy horseback riding, with special mention of the summer children’s horse program, guided winter trail rides, and attentive kids’ programming. The piece also calls out the ranch’s generous all-inclusive dining, including three full meals each day and an upscale dinner, making it a standout choice for families looking for an approachable introduction to the all-inclusive experience.
The story was subsequently picked up by USA Today under the title “The 9 best all‑inclusive resorts for first‑timers in 2026,” reaching more than 66,000,000 unique monthly visitors
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C Lazy U Ranch is featured in Mommy Poppins’ “Hotels With Built-In Summer Camps: A Parent’s Dream Vacation.” Writer Jennifer Walters highlights the ranch’s children’s programming, including designated age groups, a range of activities, and the flexibility for parents to adventure or unwind on their own.
Mommy Poppins is a nationwide family-focused outlet covering lifestyle, travel, and experiences, reaching 637,608 unique monthly visitors.
We’re pleased to share a feature by Sky-Hi News reporter Izzy Wagner on the reopening of Evergreen Lodge, six years after the East Troublesome Fire. The piece looks back at the fire’s impact on the ranch, details the layout of the rebuilt cabin — suited for individual families and multi-generational groups alike — and concludes with remarks from ranch leadership. The article is available both online and in print.
Sky-Hi News reaches 58,882 unique monthly visitors and has a print circulation of 4,800. The story was also included in the Colorado Sun’s Sunriser e-newsletter under the “Colorado Report” section.
C Lazy U Ranch is featured in AFAR’s “Visiting a National Park, but Don’t Want to Rough It? Book a Room at One of These Dreamy Hotels.” Writer Bailey Berg positions the ranch as one of the country’s longest-running luxury dude ranches near Rocky Mountain National Park, highlighting cabin accommodations, the horseback riding program, year-round recreation, and the Lazy You Hideaway.
AFAR reaches 697,180 unique monthly visitors.
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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 &…
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~ Kevin & Sarah M., 11-14-2021
