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By Steph This week the kids program has taken over our social media accounts. During this time we thought it might be fun to blog about out why it’s so great to be a VVR kid. As my own kids have jumped head first into the kids program the past few years, I’ve been able to see…
Cooking trout stream side (or lakeside) is easy to do if you plan ahead and bring the right equipment and ingredients. Although our fishing program is catch and release only, if you find yourself with some fresh trout here is a great recipe! To cook the trout you will need fire, either from a camp…
By Goose Bugs, bugs, bugs, we love scotch, wait I mean bugs. The opening of the ranch, or as I call it the fly fishing ranch went pretty much as usual. Junior and I spent our best pre-season hours pulling last fall’s leafs out of the pond. Now this may sound like a boring task,…
By Steph Ok, so it’s not quite like Dirty Dancing, but there is something about getting a bunch of single 20-somethings together in a tight-knit community, surrounded by nature’s beauty, and wrapped up in outdoor adventure. Romance happens. We (the old married types) guide our staff through this potential every season– warning them of the risks…
By Steph Say you’re from a big city, and have never been to a dude ranch or don’t even really grasp what it means to take a dude ranch vacation? Every once in a while, I find myself trying to explain to someone what it means to visit a dude ranch. Typically, they are surprised…
By Steph Chefs. If you think you love food, you should spend some time with a chef. They LOVE food. And, for me it’s fun to watch that passion unfold as we near opening day. The past couple weeks Chol (Executive Chef) and JT (Chef de Cuisine) have been tinkering with their menus in preparation…
By Steph First of all, welcome to our new website! It just went live on May 15, and we’re excited to share it with all of you. This new site brings us several new features. Most notably, you can remove your high powered magnifying glasses while you view it on a mobile device, as it…
By Steph What’s happening at the ranch right now, you ask? Not much. Or a lot. It depends on who you ask. This past weekend, it felt like not much. My girls were itching to ride, so we lured our horses in from the winter pasture with treats, and saddled up to meander around the…
By Steph So you’ve got your vacation at a Colorado ranch all planned out, and the anticipation for your week-long adventure is building. But, wait a sec. If you’re making the trip to Colorado, why don’t you extend it a bit and explore the state a bit more? I know, not everyone has the time to…
By Meagan The other day, we played a fun game at lunch time. It was “Are you a Finn or a Jackson?” For those of you who know our lovable ranch dogs, these two have very different personalities. You might already know which one you are, but for those of you who haven’t met these…