What a low water year has taught me
With last year’s lower than average snowpack and a serious lack of rain this summer we’ve been left with lower than average water levels and higher than average temps. For us anglers this has meant…
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The Vista Verde Experience
There’s always something happening at Vista Verde Ranch. Foals are born, new recipes are created, or the wranglers are playing tricks on each other. Come here to read the latest news!
Meet VVR Fishing Guide Andrew
As this is my first season here at Vista Verde many of you may not know me yet, so I will start by introducing myself. My name is Andrew Behrend, and until just over two…
Denver Post – August 2018
The Denver Post looks into their own backyard with an article about 11 Colorado dude ranches where you can live out the ultimate Western experience. There are so many great dude ranches in Colorado, and…
Peace of mind when planning your ranch vacation
Knowing that life sometimes gets the best of our guests, and that no one wins when there is a last-minute cancellation, we have teamed up with Red Sky Insurance to offer travel insurance for our…
Awards and Nominations
This has been a summer of awards and nominations. We recently learned that we were included in the Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards for 2018. This award recognizes the comprehensive cellar wine list that Chef Chol…
So, you loved your fly fishing vacation, and now you’re ready to shop for a rod?
If you’re looking to purchase your first fly rod, you’ll likely be met with a question very early on; What weight rod do you want? Answering something like “ I don’t know, a light one”,…
Dude Ranch Staff- What are they up to now?
I recently heard something about one of our former staff that made me wonder about what amazing things our alum are up to these days. After putting out the feelers, I’ve heard from a bunch…
Leaving dude ranch life behind to fish the Green River
Set the hook” I heard Zach yell from upstream, “that’s a monster”. I looked up and saw Cholly tight on what was either a log floating downstream or a large green river rainbow trout. As…
Cowboys & Indians Magazine – June 2018
We’re having a serious case of summer weather, and that’s making all of us crave cool summer food. Food and Drink Editor José R. Ralat of Cowboys & Indians Magazine felt the same way so…
What Kind Of Fish Is That?!?!
When it comes to fish, there are a multitude of species that can be targeted with a fly rod. There are species all over the world that will readily and eagerly go after flies. In…
