Summer Colorado Vacations

Summer is an amazing time of year here. Most folks visit Steamboat Springs Colorado for the Champagne Powder and many people think of Colorado as a winter destination. However, most residents have stayed because of the summers. Selina is one of those - she knows the skiing is great, but summer is why she returned to her childhood home in Clark. Every year she hopes to persuade another family that the summer is why they should love Colorado.

June holds a special place in our hearts, as it does for many other residents of Northwest Colorado. It is when the wildflowers make their first appearance. The hills and valleys are so green you'd think you were in Ireland. New life dots the landscape - calves, foals, fawns - and yet the mountains remain snow-capped. The Elk River is so full it has "blown-out", carrying the hundreds of inches of snow that fell over the winter to the sea. This makes fishing difficult - if not impossible - but it means that the whitewater rafting is exhilarating! This year we have decided to offer our guests a chance to enjoy all that white water.

This year we have a special offer for our June and early July guests, free whitewater rafting. When you book your all inclusive vacation with us, we will be offering half-day rafting trips on the Elk River (as long as the rapids last). This trip will be on us! - a chance to explore your more adventurous side and give your back side a break from the saddle. The section of the Elk that we raft is a Class III, at the peak of the season. The stories that are told at the table about the most recent adventure are hard to believe, but we've experienced it - so we're believers.

If rafting seems a little too adventurous for you, you can join our hiking guide on a nature hike or a tour of the area. You can climb to the top and see what you can see, you can stay down low and look for the newest wildflower in bloom, or you can try and sneak up on some wildlife. If you would prefer something a little less strenuous, we can go for a drive and do a little show and tell about the history- past & present- of North Routt County. Of course our summer vacations offer so many activities and adventures it can be hard to choose. Whatever you choose, you'll have fun! That's the greatest feature of dude ranch vacations - there is something for everyone from 6 - 96! Give Selina or Johnny a call, 800.688.2982 - let's see what we have available for your family to experience this summer!

• The highly-praised gourmet cuisine of executive chef Clyde Nelson at every meal
• Exceptional horseback riding, equestrian lessons, and natural horsemanship clinics
• All of our summer adventure and activities
• Experienced wranglers, hiking guides, fly fishing guides, gear and equipment
• Guided Colorado fly fishing at our Orvis-endorsed fly fishing lodge
• Guided Rocky Mountain hiking
• Kids program with dedicated counselors (ages 6 - 12)
• Teens program with dedicated counselors (ages 13 and up)
• Outdoor adventures and activities that kids and teens love
• Evening activities for the whole family
• Great live music, roaring campfires, health and happiness for your whole family
• Nightly entertainment - barn dance, campfires, rodeos, etc...
• Complimentary shuttle service to and from Hayden Airport (HDN) or Steamboat Springs Colorado