dude ranch chef with guests

Chef’s Corner: N’duja Dip

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…

staff who work at a Colorado dude ranch

Dude Ranch Life: Ranch Staff Update

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…

Family Vacations in Winter at Vista Verde Ranch

Forbes – Post Pandemic Travel

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…

winner of the 2021 dude ranch staff scholarship

Elk River Kipper Scholarship Winner 2021

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…