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Top Ten Dude Ranches by Gigi Ragland Our ten favorite dude ranches that offer a week of all-inclusive horseback riding (and other fun outdoors activities), gourmet dining, and a genuine Western experience for the whole crew. 9. Vista Verde Ranch, Luxury Guest Dude Ranch Clark, Colorado A stone’s throw from Steamboat Springs, enveloped by towering…
DetailsBy Angele Sionna Western US Travel Profiles: Vista Verde Guest Ranch * Steve & Kelli King * Adventure Center Manager/Ranch Support Manager * Open since 1970’s * P.O. Box 770465 Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 * 58000 Cowboy Way, Clark, CO 80428 * vistaverde.com * www.facebook.com/vistaverderanch Examiner: What makes your establishment unique? Steve: We are a…
DetailsSome of our guests coming to Vista Verde this winter are coming for their first ever winter vacation in the snow. Although we send out a packing list, it can be a little daunting to understand how to dress for playing in the snow. So, here are a couple tips to break it down for…
DetailsBy Amie O’Shaughnessy, Editor of Ciaobambino I recently interviewed a family that stayed at Vista Verde Guest Ranch outside of Steamboat Springs in Colorado for our family ranch vacation portfolio. You know you’ve found a gem when the first statement about a property is, “Vista Verde is the greatest vacation experience we’ve ever had.” I…
DetailsTotally Dude- Days and Nights on the Ranch By Dianne Bates It started in the middle of Jeff Bridges’ acceptance speech for Crazy Heart. Then I heard there was a remake of Big Valley in the works. A friend persuaded me to join efforts to save American wild mustangs from slaughter. I seemed to be…
DetailsThank you to Foxnews.com and Gayot for including us in this story! Top 10 Family Resorts in the US Geographically diverse, the U.S. offers an overwhelming range of destinations when it comes to planning family getaways. From Wild West ranches to laidback beaches to urban escapes, this list will help you hone in on…
DetailsBy Front Desk Manager Christi Cline- The countdown to opening day is on and finishing touches are being made at our Colorado guest ranch. Here’s a recap on the past twenty four hours here at Vista Verde. Yesterday morning our staff saddled up for a mock breakfast ride. This was partly to give practice to…
DetailsFrom Chef Matt’s recipe book, enjoy! Ingredients: 1- Bunch celery 4- Carrots 2 tbsp. minced ginger 1- Yellow onion 3 tbsp. olive oil 4 shallots- rough chop 3 tbsp. sesame oil ¼ cup- rice wine ½ cup- sake 2- 8 oz. cans coconut milk Salt and pepper to taste ¼ cup- fresh cilantro 1 cup-…
DetailsWith the arrival of the staff over the weekend culminating with our Welcome dinner Monday night, orientation has been going at high speed this week at Vista Verde. There are some very familiar faces from past seasons such as Mandy, Lindsey, Amanda, David, Nate and sisters Leslie and Grace. And then a great mix of…
DetailsDenise Nickerson joined us this year in a full time capacity at the ranch, running our housekeeping department. We’ve worked with Denise on a part time level for the past couple years, but this spring she decided to take the jump and move to the ranch. Denise grew up along the coast of Rhode Island,…
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