Thursday, June 25, 2009
Top Ten Reasons to Visit a Dude Ranch
Fodors.com did a great piece is on the The Top Ten Reasons to Visit a Dude Ranch!
Guest Testimonial of the Week
I go this email from Heidi from Apple Valley, MN this week and thought I would share it with you.
Hello! I just wanted to let you know how happy I was with my stay at Covered Wagon Ranch in MT. The cabins were charming, the food was excellent, and the staff was outstanding. We were very impressed with Covered Wagon Ranch. I would definitely recommend them! This was our first dude ranch adventure. Thanks for all your help in planning! Thanks!! Heidi
Hello! I just wanted to let you know how happy I was with my stay at Covered Wagon Ranch in MT. The cabins were charming, the food was excellent, and the staff was outstanding. We were very impressed with Covered Wagon Ranch. I would definitely recommend them! This was our first dude ranch adventure. Thanks for all your help in planning! Thanks!! Heidi
Friday, June 12, 2009
Guest Testimonial of the Week
Sweet Grass Ranch
I've just returned from a wonderful week at Sweet Grass Ranch. Spectacular scenery, fantastic horses, and great food! The riding here went well beyond my expectations. Bill and Shelly are such wonderful hosts. Watching Rocco work with horses is a special treat. No wonder guests return year after year!
I've just returned from a wonderful week at Sweet Grass Ranch. Spectacular scenery, fantastic horses, and great food! The riding here went well beyond my expectations. Bill and Shelly are such wonderful hosts. Watching Rocco work with horses is a special treat. No wonder guests return year after year!
Guest Ranches Are Resilient When Faced With Economic Challenges
Dude ranchers are a savvy breed and know how to adapt to challenging economic conditions. Simply said, they know how to ride the storm out. It is no accident that Paradise Ranch, a western wilderness retreat in the Big Horn Mountains of northern Wyoming, has been around for over a century. The owners know the hospitality business and have a faithful following of visitors. Guest ranch vacationers know that all activities, meals and lodging are included in one flat fee.
Buffalo, WY (March 31, 2009) – Paradise Ranch, near the Old West town of Buffalo, Wyoming, has stood the test of time. “Paradise Ranch has been operating as a guest ranch for over 100 years. Our visitors recognize the fact that this is a cost-effective way to vacation.” says Paradise Ranch owner Clay Miller. Upon arrival, guests can put away their wallet because cash won’t needed for a full seven days. All activities, meals and lodging are included in one flat fee.
On a week-long stay at Paradise Ranch, guests can go horseback riding, perfect fly-fishing skills, hike in the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area, eat authentic cowboy cuisine, and stay in a cozy cabin for one all-inclusive price. To read more about the rates and the guest ranch options Click Here.
Live Like a Cowboy at the Historic Vee Bar’s 4th of July Jubilee
Laramie, Wyo.--Nestled in the shadows of the Snowy Range Mountains along the banks of the Little Laramie River, the Vee Bar Guest Ranch has a rich history that stretches back over a hundred years, and travelers who want to celebrate the 4th of July “Old West style” will have the opportunity to visit the ranch for an Independence Day Jubilee. Located just 2 1/2 hours north of Denver, this offers an easy and economical destination for road-trippers who want a change of scenery that’s not too far away.
The fun begins with trail riding, river tubing, fishing, and hiking early in the week. Later in the week, guests will be able to team-pen cattle, move some 400 cows and calves from one pasture to another, campout, and ride in the mountains, just like the cowboys of the Old West. On Friday evening, July 3rd, local musicians perform music to dance to, while the celebration continues. Dance until dark and celebrate the Fourth with an assortment of fireworks right on the ranch. Add a seventh night to the package and enjoy Fire in the Sky in Laramie, compliments of the Vee Bar. Fire in the Sky begins on the Fourth with a concert in the evening and a great fireworks display afterwards. The event kicks off Jubilee Days, Laramie’s hometown rodeo, and a week of festivities.
The highlight of the week for many, however, is the Vee Bar’s legendary horseback riding program. Horseback riding is the quintessential cowboy activity and by far the best way to see new country. What sets the Vee Bar’s horseback riding program apart is that guests are assigned one horse for the week so they have the opportunity to bond with their horse. Their horseback riding program is diverse to suit the needs of everybody in the group, and riders are not asked to ride head to tail in an uninspiring line and loping rides are offered.
All of this is enhanced by the accommodation, which is comfortable and inviting. The cabins and lodge offer antique furnishings from the Vee Bar's rich and colorful past. Perfect for a week-long vacation or a weekend getaway, the cabins are in close proximity to the Snowy Range Mountains. Whether travelers are looking for a romantic mountain getaway or a rough and tumble family vacation, these warm and inviting cabins will be a perfect fit.
Dates: June 28th-July 4th, 2009. For more information about the Vee Bar Guest Ranch, visit the website or contact Kari Kilmer at 307-745-7036. To Read more...
The fun begins with trail riding, river tubing, fishing, and hiking early in the week. Later in the week, guests will be able to team-pen cattle, move some 400 cows and calves from one pasture to another, campout, and ride in the mountains, just like the cowboys of the Old West. On Friday evening, July 3rd, local musicians perform music to dance to, while the celebration continues. Dance until dark and celebrate the Fourth with an assortment of fireworks right on the ranch. Add a seventh night to the package and enjoy Fire in the Sky in Laramie, compliments of the Vee Bar. Fire in the Sky begins on the Fourth with a concert in the evening and a great fireworks display afterwards. The event kicks off Jubilee Days, Laramie’s hometown rodeo, and a week of festivities.
The highlight of the week for many, however, is the Vee Bar’s legendary horseback riding program. Horseback riding is the quintessential cowboy activity and by far the best way to see new country. What sets the Vee Bar’s horseback riding program apart is that guests are assigned one horse for the week so they have the opportunity to bond with their horse. Their horseback riding program is diverse to suit the needs of everybody in the group, and riders are not asked to ride head to tail in an uninspiring line and loping rides are offered.
All of this is enhanced by the accommodation, which is comfortable and inviting. The cabins and lodge offer antique furnishings from the Vee Bar's rich and colorful past. Perfect for a week-long vacation or a weekend getaway, the cabins are in close proximity to the Snowy Range Mountains. Whether travelers are looking for a romantic mountain getaway or a rough and tumble family vacation, these warm and inviting cabins will be a perfect fit.
Dates: June 28th-July 4th, 2009. For more information about the Vee Bar Guest Ranch, visit the website or contact Kari Kilmer at 307-745-7036. To Read more...
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Guest Testimonial of the Week
Horseshoe Canyon Ranch
"My youngest daughter said it best, "We loved it so much that we want to live here." There was so much laughter and good times! The horseback riding, the petting zoo, the skeet shooting, the ping pong. and the friendships were wonderful! This was just what we needed as a family. Brought us much closer together. We would recommend this to many others, but we want to keep it for ourselves."
"My youngest daughter said it best, "We loved it so much that we want to live here." There was so much laughter and good times! The horseback riding, the petting zoo, the skeet shooting, the ping pong. and the friendships were wonderful! This was just what we needed as a family. Brought us much closer together. We would recommend this to many others, but we want to keep it for ourselves."
Sylvan Dale selected as a member of The Green Hotel Association!
DRA Member, Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch in Loveland was recently selected as a member of The Green Hotel Association in offering an eco-friendly place to stay. This membership certifies Sylvan Dale as a practicing green business committed to operating in ways that assure protection and conservation of their natural resources.
The ranch owners have preserved over 1,700 acres of foothills views and wildlife habitat through conservation easements. Last Summer, the ranch was named the “2008 Conservationist of the Year" for the Upper South Platte Watershed by the Big Thompson Conservation District in Colorado. This year, they were selected by the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce as the winner of the 2008 Environmental Business Award.
Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch is located in the Rocky Mountain foothills in Loveland, Colorado, close to Estes Park. For more information about the ranch’s sustainable practices, visit their web site at www.sylvandale.com and click on Green Practices.
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