Articles Tagged 'Vista Verde Ranch'

Our Favorite Summer Ranch Vacation Photos

Summer is prime dude ranch season in states like Colorado, Wyoming, Montana and beyond. We checked in with ranches in these states to bring you some of the best shots from summer. If you got out to ride this summer or perhaps you didn't, these photos should bring a smile to your face. USA ranche...

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Patriotic Dude Ranch Photo Journey- Happy 4th of July!

Whether it's fireworks, time away from the office, parades, concerts, family gatherings or barbecues, America celebrates Independence Day.  For many people, the Fourth of July means time to horseback ride and for dude ranch guests, this couldn't be more true.  Many dude ranch...

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Western Horsemanship and Riding Clinics

Looking to expand your western riding skills and natural horsemanship knowledge? Here’s a look at three educational opportunities for riders who want to try something new and improve their riding. by Jocelyn Pierce
 Riders of all levels can benefit from additional training and ins...

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Ranch Horses in the Snow- Photo Journey

It's that time of the year when there is the opportunity to horseback ride in the snow or head out in a horse drawn sleigh in various parts of the USA. To inspire you to put on those layers and get outdoors, here are some beautiful photos of ranch horses enjoying the snow. An idyllic ba...

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Four Great Vacations for Winter Horseback Riding in the Snow

It's a dream for many... bounding through the snow on a horseback. While some ranches close during the winter, others are open for winter activities and guests can enjoy horseback riding through the snow. We've picked out four ranches in Montana and Colorado where you can horseback ride th...

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New Year’s Dude Ranch and Horseback Riding Vacations

Looking to do something different to ring in the New Year? Get out of the city and experience the Western, the exotic and the fun traditions at ranches and horseback riding destinations that offer celebrations on New Year's Eve. by Darley Newman From Mexico to Colorado and Israel to Arizon...

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Ranch Recipe- S’mores Cookies from Vista Verde Guest Ranch

Love S'mores, but don't have a campfire? Check out this great ranch recipe from Vista Verde Guest Ranch for S'mores that you can make at home! Nothing says summertime like S’mores. This summer guests at Vista Verde Guest Ranch, a luxury ranch in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, hav...

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Gourmet Dude Ranches- Great Ranch Vacations for Foodies

Gourmet Dude Ranches with well-trained executive chefs, cooking classes and wine tastings. These ranch vacations are great for "Foodies." Warning: Do not read this post if you're hungry!  If smoked salmon ravioli with oven roasted winter vegetables in red wine whole butter sauce or ...

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Ranch Recipe for Easy Chocolate Truffles

When you think of decadent chocolate desserts, you may not immediately think about food at a dude ranch, but modern dude ranches have caught on to the foodies craze. Many have well-trained executive chefs ready to prepare everything from gourmet cookouts to more formal plated entrees, including Vi...

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Ranch Recipe- Pumpkin Cheesecake from Vista Verde Ranch

Vista Verde Guest Ranch's Chef Chol shares a ranch recipe for scrumptous Pumpkin Cheesecake- a great holiday dessert! by Alana at Vista Verde Guest Ranch   There is just something about fall that says, “Bring on the pumpkins!” Muffins, pies, lattes… it’s seem...