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 we’re happy that Vista Verde was included as one of the options for a luxury ranch vacation. Read the article….
From the VVR fly shop, here’s the fishing report for July 31- August 6 Flows: very low and clear Hatches: Caddis, Yellow sallies, tiny green stones, Golden stones Water temps: 58-68 Hot flies: Pheasant tail, Hares ear, Baetis, Flashback midge, RS2, stimulators, Pats rubber legs, Elk hair caddis, Parachute adams, Foam hoppers, san jaun worm,…
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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 guests at the time of booking. Now, some of you will choose to take a pass, but this plan is…
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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 has put together over the past several years, and it is a huge recognition. We were also nominated in the…
DetailsAre you looking to come on a fishing trip to Colorado? Well, even if you’re not staying at the ranch, here are some tips from our guides on how the waters around Vista Verde are fishing. Flows: low and clear Hatches: Caddis, PMD’s, Flavs, yellow sallies, midges, hoppers Water temps: 55-65 Hot flies: pheasant tail…
DetailsFishing report: July 1-8 Flows: Normal and very clear Hatches: Caddis, Mahogany duns, Yellow sallies, tiny green stones, Golden stones, March browns Water temps: 52-62 Hot flies: Pheasant tail, Hares ear, Baetis, Flashback midge, RS2, stimulators, Pats rubber legs, Elk hair caddis, Parachute adams, Foam hoppers, Fishing is heating up here along with the temps.…
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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”, might earn you a few laughs from the guy behind the counter, but it won’t get you very far. Fly…
DetailsOver at Family Traveler, they are busy sharing ideas for summer vacation for families as ’tis the season. It’s always fun to be surprised by an article that we are included in, and that was the case for this article about 11 Ranches for Families to Horse-Around at this Summer. Not only did they mention…
DetailsI 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 of them and thought it would be fun to share what ventures they have going on with all of you.…
DetailsFor you avid anglers, we’re trying to keep you up to date on how the fishing conditions are each week at the ranch. Flows: water is clearing up, Elk is lowering big time – still fast, but it is getting fishable very soon Hatches: Blue Wing Olives, Stoneflies, Green Drake mayflies, Pale Morning Dun mayflies,…
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