Colorado Vacation Deal
GRAND COUNTY (COLORADO) DUDE RANCHES
Granby,
Colorado – The Dude and Guest Ranches of Grand County, Colorado, have a
summer of vacation excitement waiting for you. Each ranch has its own
personality and specialty – whether it’s a leisurely Colorado trail
ride or a get-your-hands-dirty cattle drive, baked beans or prime rib,
rustic cabin or 4-star accommodations, there’s a Western adventure for
every taste. And, with early- and late-summer deals at most of the
ranches, there’s even more reason to come on up!
• The
oldest, continuously operated vacation guest ranch in Colorado is
located on the Gold Medal trout fishing waters of the Colorado River
near Parshall. Since 1912 the BAR LAZY J RANCH has been a favorite
destination of fishermen and, more recently, visitors interested in
exploring the adjacent hills and forestlands on horseback or on foot.
The month of September offers adult-only time at a deal over the full
summer vacation rate. (800-396-6279/www.barlazyj.com)
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Nestled in its own private mountain valley, the 600-acre DROWSY WATER
RANCH specializes in providing an authentic western Colorado vacation.
In addition to the riding program, guests can build their vacation
around trout fishing, swimming, mountain bike, guided hike, cattle
work, square dancing, jeep trips, campfires, hayrides, gymkhana rodeos,
raft trips, golf, and more. During 2006, the ranch is offering an
early-season deal of 20% off (through 6/11) and 15% off (6/11-6/24 and
after 8/20), as well as family vacation rates and a $300/weekly
discount for non-riders. The weeks after August are adult-only.
(800-845-2292/www.drowsywater.com)
• The KING MOUNTAIN
RANCH near Granby is a year-round Colorado guest ranch nestled in the
Arapaho National Forest. In addition to riding, guests can also enjoy
seasonal activities that include fishing, hiking, skeet or trap
shooting, skiing, hiking, whitewater rafting, and snowshoeing. Choose
from 3- to 7-night stays, with a 15% early-season discount for the
weeks of 5/15-6/10 and 8/28-10/15. The entire ranch can now also be
reserved for Saturday weddings with one night’s lodging.
(800-476-5464/www.kingranchresort.com)
• Secluded among
the pines and panoramic vistas of the Rocky Mountains, LATIGO RANCH
offers a personal and intimate guest ranch experience that includes a
range of horseback experiences, from basic horse and trail skills to
overnight pack trips and even rodeo sports. When not riding, guests
can take flyfishing lessons, go rafting on the Colorado River, or just
hang out at the rec center. The ranch’s all-inclusive weekly vacation
rates cover meals, accommodations, riding, non-riding activities, and
gratuity – everything but the sales tax. During 2006, deals are
offered for the weeks of 6/4-6/17, 8/27-9/16 and 9/24-9/30. During the
season, a 3-day stay (Sunday or Wednesday check-in) is 60% of the full
weekly vacation rate. (800-227-9655/ www.latigotrails.com)
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Built on an original pioneer settlement on the Williams Fork River,
ASPEN CANYON RANCH today covers more than 65 square miles of private
and leased Colorado land that encompasses pristine pine forest, rugged
valleys, and rushing rivers and streams. The secluded location and
small size (35 guests maximum) lends itself to intimate and personal
attention. Days are filled with trail rides, riding lessons, fishing,
hiking, and even whitewater rafting. After a homemade family-style
meal in the rustic lodge, evenings are a time for old-fashioned fun
like horseshoes, foosball, ping-pong, pool, western dancing, or maybe
just relaxing in front of the fire in your log cabin.
• During
2006, there is an early-summer deal of 15% off for the weeks of
6/4-6/10, a 10% discount for the weeks of 6/11-6/17, and a late-summer
deal of 10% off for the weeks of 8/20-9/9. The ranch also offers 3
night stay vacation packages.
• (800-321-1357/www.aspencanyon.com)
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The 8,000-acre C LAZY U RANCH – the only Mobil Four Star, AAA Five
Diamond guest ranch in Colorado – offers resort-style amenities in a
ranch setting. The riding program, with fully supervised instruction
and rides geared to all abilities, is the centerpiece, but guests also
enjoy such seasonal fun as ice skating, sledding, skiing, sleigh rides,
tennis, hiking, swimming, paddleboats, golf, fly fishing, or mountain
biking. Meals are served family-style, and include such regional
specialties as Rack of Lamb and Rocky Mountain trout. In addition to
their traditional 7-night packages, the ranch now also offers 3-day
stays with a Sunday check-in. The 2006 summer vacation rates are
discounted during the weeks of 6/4-6/11 and 8/13-8/20. Even better,
kids stay free during the week of 6/4-11 and during the popular Buck
Brannaman horsemanship clinic (8/27-9/1). (970-887-3344/www.clazyu.com)
GRAND COUNTY (COLORADO) DUDE RANCHES
