The kitchen is always an exciting place when Chef Jonathon is cooking, and he’s keeping things saucy and spicy with this amazing recipe. If you’re wanting to hold onto the warmth and coziness of the winter season still, this recipe is one to try before we hit summertime! N’duja Dip Ingredients: 1# High quality n’duja…
One of the most common questions we receive about winter activities is to clarify what it means when we say we offer backcountry skiing. Backcountry skiing, by definition, is skiing where you leave prepared/groomed trails, but that explanation alone can mean different things to different people. We’re going to break down the nuances of the…
Planning a honeymoon can be daunting, but at Brides of Austin they are trying to make it a bit easier with their list of the best honeymoon destinations. From a historic landmark site to a lakeside resort to our winter wonderland here at VVR there are so many different ways you can go with your…
We welcomed Jake Moberly as the Adventure Center Manager this fall and are pleased to introduce him to those who haven’t yet had the chance to head out on the trail with him. Jake started working in the guest ranch industry in 2016 as a seasonal Adventure Guide, and quickly fell in love with all…
Pandemic, elections, wildfires, and more pandemic. What a ride the past 18 months have been! Through this all, our staff have exhibited a level of professionalism and resilience that makes us proud to have them on our team. We’ve also been reminded that life goes on despite all the challenges that are thrown in the…
Just as we were settling into the summer season, a plume of smoke popped up on a Friday afternoon. Oh boy, we knew it was probably not an if but a when, and here we were looking at it. Over the course of the following weeks, the little plume turned into a 7,000+ acre wildfire…
As an outdoor enthusiast, journalist Allison Olmsted knows how to get outside and have fun as well as most. Recognizing that the active travel industry is making a quick comeback, she rounded up the best all-inclusive adventure vacations for those looking to travel now and in the future. There are many options out of the country for…
As Katie works to get the staff bios updated and the new staff photos loaded, here is a quick snapshot at who is going to work at the ranch this summer: Front Office: Devyn has Shannon and Katie returning to help her run the show, while Marshall steps in to learn the ropes from these…
It is with great excitement that we announce the 2021 recipient of the Elk River Kipper Scholarship. In its second year, we were reminded how difficult it is to select just one winner for this scholarship. The applicants were all wonderful staff members, present and some past, who are setting their sights on pursuing the…
The hammering outside the Lodge is hard to miss right now, but each day Nate and his crew get closer to having our new fitness room finished. The new setup will be far more convenient for our guests to access and will offer more space to spread out. The best part is, it is right…
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