Good Reasons to Plan a Colorado Dude Ranch Vacation

October 28th, 2011 by insideout

If you are the kind of person who plans ahead, you may already be considering vacation options for the summer of 2012. Below are a few good reasons to choose a 4UR Colorado Family Ranch Vacation. 1. Chef Wray Warner and his staff will cook for you in glorious outdoor settings. 2. Your children will … Read More

Celebrate Special Occasions at 4UR

September 19th, 2011 by insideout

The season is drawing to a close here at 4UR, our Creede Colorado Guest Ranch; this is the last week we’ll welcome guests in 2011. It’s always a bittersweet time for those of us who work at the ranch. We bid farewell to all our guests and summer staff, then we start to ready the … Read More

Autumn Approaches

August 15th, 2011 by insideout

It’s hard to believe, but it’s true: peak season at 4UR Colorado Family Dude Ranch has just ended. It seems like everyone just arrived, and yet our first goodbyes are upon us; a few of our college-bound staff are packing their bags and bidding us farewell. Most of us, however, will be here until we … Read More

New Experiences at 4UR

August 4th, 2011 by insideout

Vacation at 4UR Colorado Guest Ranch means trying something new. It means doing something you didn’t know you could do, and perfecting skills you already have. A 4UR Family Dude Ranch Vacation means fun for children…. and fun for adults. You may see something you’ve never seen before. You may try something you never thought … Read More

The Thrill of Discovery

July 10th, 2011 by insideout

Our Colorado Family Dude Ranch is full of thrilling “firsts” for children: The first time they fly down a zip line. The first time they touch a horse and go horseback riding. The first time they climb a mountain. The first time they cast a line and catch a fish. Each day brings a new … Read More

Children and 4UR Colorado Family Dude Ranch

June 14th, 2011 by insideout

We’re in the middle of the first Two For One Kids Special week here at our Creede Colorado Dude Ranch, and it’s really fun. Everyone at the ranch enjoys the company of children, from Kids’ Counselor Kali to Andi and Becky (waitstaff). This means parents and children can relax while their here. Our Kids Program … Read More

Busy Days at our Colorado Dude Ranch

June 3rd, 2011 by insideout

These are busy days here at our Colorado Dude Ranch in the Southern Rockies, as we ready ourselves for the even busier days ahead. Our staff has all arrived, with the exception of returning wrangler Spencer Johnson, who is finishing a semester of college in California. Kathy is back from a cruise through Alaska’s Inside … Read More

More Fabulous 4UR Staff

May 18th, 2011 by insideout

In our last blog, we featured men and women who have worked at our Creede Colorado Dude Ranch in past years and are returning for the 2011 season. Read on to learn a bit about the new staff of our Colorado Fly Fishing Ranch. Our Kids’ Counselors are an integral part of our team: Zachary … Read More

The Fabulous 4UR Staff

May 11th, 2011 by insideout

May is always an exciting time for those of us who live and work at 4UR year round. New and returning staff arrive throughout the month, to help open our Creede Colorado Dude Ranch for the season. The first guests are scheduled to arrive on June 5, 2011. We can’t wait! This year, we have … Read More

Changing Seasons

September 27th, 2010 by 4URRanch

Our summer season is over. Fall is here. We’ll spend the next several weeks tidying up at our Colorado vacation ranch and preparing for the winter. Thanks to all who visited our Family Dude Ranch this past summer. We miss you, and will spend the winter remembering great moments at the ranch: fly fishing alone … Read More

Why Fly Fish?

July 19th, 2010 by 4URRanch

The fly fishing at our Colorado guest ranch is catch and release, so we’re not fishing for food. Why, then, do we fish? Why do people come to our Guest Ranch in Colorado with dreams fly rods in their heads? Why indeed. The first mention of fly fishing in recorded history is said to be … Read More

Spontaneous Colorado Dude Ranch Vacation

July 13th, 2010 by 4URRanch

Doesn’t it sound romantic? You call your sweetie and say, “Drop everything. I’m whisking you away for a romantic and exciting Colorado Dude Ranch vacation. We leave in 3 days.” Won’t he/she adore you even more for that? Or imagine this: at dinner tonight you surprise your spouse and children by announcing you’re all going … Read More