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This week we were surprised with a nice little treat: Vinny’s mom visited in her ice cream truck! Vinny is one of our esteemed chefs, who just happens to be from nearby Steamboat Springs. His…

Every dude ranch should have a great staff.  But, what some don’t realize is that the staff includes 4 legged critters too.  We love to sing the praise of our crew, and we highlight our…

By: Guest Blogger, Lasha Halsey

Ben and Holly’s son Jack, learned about the rewards of hard work this summer.  In the spring, he had asked if he could help out at the ranch a bit, and earn some money.  Of…

For those of you who have been at the ranch over the years, you may remember Dace standing in front of the campfire saying, “Around here, we don’t say goodbye.  We say come back home…

Every once in awhile we have a guest show up without a reservation – it’s okay though, because they’re not really looking for a place to stay. Just something to nibble on before they get…

I received this wonderful email the other day, and it was a great reminder of the little ways people take home pieces of Vista Verde in their hearts, and in their kitchens in this case.…

When most of us think of a western dude ranch, we think of horses, cowboys, and possibly the cattle. Our minds conjure up images of open vistas, traversing the open-range on horseback. But what does…

Often times, guests get better photos than any professional photographer can capture at the ranch.  That is the advantage   of staying at a place for an extended period of time- you have more chances…