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By Steph The ranch is now open for business! Opening day was Sunday, June 2, and we were all excited to welcome our first group of guests as they came up the drive and into the Lodge. We have a full house, lots of kids, and everyone has jumped into their dude ranch adventure with…
By Steph Nature has a funny way of taking care of itself. Last summer was such a dry summer, that all we did was worry about water and fires. Luckily, the latter did not become a reality for us here in the Steamboat Springs area. We have been so happy to have more moisture this…
By Brandon Howdy folks! Let me start off by telling you what I’d like to be blogging about right now… Steady and clear flows on the Elk River, wild and fat trout rising recklessly to whatever dry fly I gently lay across the water’s placid surface, and a right elbow and shoulder sore from battling…
Springtime in Colorado is such an exciting time. After sitting dormant under a blanket of snow all winter long, the valley starts to come back to life. The snow melts, the green grass starts peeking through, the crocuses bloom, and the baby cows and horses start to arrive. It is hard to not be exuberant during this…
By Steph We’ve had a long running joke about the TV show “As the Aspens Turn”. It would be a soap opera, possibly reality TV show about ranch life. Not that our drama here is really all that worthy of TV coverage, but hey, these days anything flies. We’d have exhausted wranglers trying to stay…
So, you’ve decided that you want to take a family dude ranch vacation. Now what? The search for the best dude ranches can be daunting. How do you know which one will really be good? How do you know which one is right for you? Then, you find one and love it. Vista Verde is…
By Steph There are so many talented people who come through the gates of Vista Verde for a summer or winter vacation. We are reminded of this all the time, when we get to spend time with folks out on the trail or over a cup of coffee. My closet entrepreneurial side is always enamored by the stories…
Cowboy Quotes, Sayings, and Wisdom Never approach a bull from the front, a horse from the rear, or a fool from any direction. Don’t squat with your spurs on. Don’t judge people by their relatives. Behind every successful rancher is a wife who works in town. When you lose, don’t lose the lesson. Talk slowly,…
‘Tis the season for late nights and early mornings if you’re a wrangler here at Vista Verde. Terry, Nicky, John and Reid have been taking turns checking on the broodmares and keeping watch on new foals. With the snowy weather we’ve had recently, it is even more important to make sure the mares are carefully…
As I sit here and watch the snow fall outside, I’m dreaming of my very own family vacation coming up soon. It’s true, even those of us who live in paradise do need to leave the valley to see other scenery from time to time. What has struck me in the process of trying to…