Reader’s Digest Recommends C Lazy U as an Exciting Thanksgiving Destination!
A Readers’ Digest article entitled “20 Exciting Thanksgiving Destination to Mix Up Your Family Tradition” included the ranch as option.

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A Readers’ Digest article entitled “20 Exciting Thanksgiving Destination to Mix Up Your Family Tradition” included the ranch as option.
Writer Valerie Chen stayed at C Lazy U earlier this year, and then included the ranch in her article that explains why your next vacation should be at a dude ranch. She was particularly impressed by the warm, friendly and family atmosphere shared by the guests and staff alike!
We’re so please to see that the Fall 2019 print issue of Luxury Magazine, features C Lazy U’s real estate program in the story “Growing Trend.” The piece covers a new generation of second-home owners intrigued by real estate opportunities that make the “five-star farmer” lifestyle possible.
C Lazy U is pleased to find ourselves in company with some notable international destinations, in Travel Daily Media’s feature article entitled “7 luxury holidays that are worth every penny”.
“A Grand County ranch is ranked among the 50 best resorts in the world in the latest Condé Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards, which were announced this week,” writes the Denver Business Journal. The article goes on to note that C Lazy U also ranked as the #2 resort in the West and the #3 resort in the United States.
Sky-Hi News noted in their October 9, 2019 edition that two of the top resorts in the 2019 Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards. The C Lazy U Ranch was awarded garnered 2nd place in the West and 3rd place in the entire USA.
KRKY-FM also picked up the story here.
C Lazy U Ranch was proven a traveler favorite again this year in the Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards.
No. 2 in the Top Resorts in the West category
No. 3 in the Top Resorts in the USA (overall) category And..
No. 37 ranking in the world!
The only Colorado Resort in the Top 50 and 1 of only 3 resorts in the US on the Top 50 list.
Written by Amy Bizzarri as a featured article on Lonely Planet’s website, the article “How America’s premier dude ranch spurred a century of wild west vacations” includes mentions of the property’s 100th anniversary, as well as an extensive look at the C Lazy U guest experience.
C Lazy U is thrilled to have been included in 5280 Magazine’s write-up of the Best Fall Travel Deals in Colorado! The article mentions the Ranch’s 100th anniversary year and talks about our popular Fall Family Weekend getaway.
C Lazy U Ranch is pleased to provide guests with print editions of West of 105, beginning in December of 2019. West of 105 is a quarterly, digital publication focused on Colorado. It primarily covers everything west of Denver–that is to say west of the 105th meridian–a region that has the perfectly-balanced combination of the world famous and the uncharted.
Ranch Blog
If you ask most people when to visit a Colorado dude ranch or all-inclusive western resort, they’ll say summer. Because the cowboy spirit is all about long days, sunny trails, and wildflower-filled meadows, right? But if you ask seasoned travelers — or guests who’ve experienced it firsthand — they might have a different response: March.…
From the Horse's Mouth
Aaron – he was perfect for our experience with the Archery, BB Guns, and Hatchet-throwing. He was very patient and careful with our kids, and encouraged and instructed them when needed.
~ Jen O., 09-16-2021