Luxury Dude Ranch in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
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Peanut butter cookies (gluten free): (makes about 45 cookies) Ingredients: 3 pounds peanut butter 2 pounds, 10 ounces granulated sugar 6 eggs Procedure: Cream together the sugar and peanut butter until smooth. Add the eggs and combine until incorporated, do not over-mix. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Using an ice cream…
DetailsBy Steph This week the kids program has taken over our social media accounts. During this time we thought it might be fun to blog about out why it’s so great to be a VVR kid. As my own kids have jumped head first into the kids program the past few years, I’ve been able to see…
DetailsCooking trout stream side (or lakeside) is easy to do if you plan ahead and bring the right equipment and ingredients. Although our fishing program is catch and release only, if you find yourself with some fresh trout here is a great recipe! To cook the trout you will need fire, either from a camp…
DetailsHoneymoon Getaway at Vista Verde Ranch By Erin Moriarty Only the most adventurous (or wannabe adventurous) couples will enjoy Vista Verde Ranch’s fresh take on honeymooning. No, you won’t be lounging on a beach with the salty sea air, but after a day of horseback riding and snowshoeing in the tucked-away Colorado wilderness, you’ll be…
DetailsBy Goose Bugs, bugs, bugs, we love scotch, wait I mean bugs. The opening of the ranch, or as I call it the fly fishing ranch went pretty much as usual. Junior and I spent our best pre-season hours pulling last fall’s leafs out of the pond. Now this may sound like a boring task,…
Details3 Great Dude Ranches for American Quarter Horses By Darley Newman Strong, fast and versatile, American Quarter Horses are a favorite breed both in the USA and increasingly by horse lovers around the world. It’s not surprising that travelers seeking time with these loveable, loyal horses seek out ranches that both breed, train and let…
DetailsBy Steph Ok, so it’s not quite like Dirty Dancing, but there is something about getting a bunch of single 20-somethings together in a tight-knit community, surrounded by nature’s beauty, and wrapped up in outdoor adventure. Romance happens. We (the old married types) guide our staff through this potential every season– warning them of the risks…
DetailsBy Steph Say you’re from a big city, and have never been to a dude ranch or don’t even really grasp what it means to take a dude ranch vacation? Every once in a while, I find myself trying to explain to someone what it means to visit a dude ranch. Typically, they are surprised…
DetailsSummer Camps for Adults By Kitt Walsh Situated in the middle of a national forest in Northwest Colorado the ranch offers lodging in authentic log cabins and serves gourmet food—and it has horses…and cattle. Originally built as a private ranch in the 1920s, Vista Verde became a dude ranch for guests (from June-September only) in the 1970s.…
DetailsAt luxury ranch Vista Verde in Steamboat Springs, you and your new spouse can steal away to your personal cabin, enjoy your private hot tub and the glorious mountain views, request private meals, and stay cozied up inside for an entire week. But once you see the schedule of activities and amenities—and get to…
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