Hiking At the 4UR Ranch

July 20th, 2015 by 4URRanch

The 4UR Ranch has many exceptional programs to offer guests during their stay, but this year’s top of the list is our Hiking program. We have offered hikes to our guests on a request only basis in the past, but this year hiking has become another asset along with our horsemanship program, kid’s program and … Read More

Vacation With or Without Kids

May 1st, 2012 by insideout

There are two types of vacations: those with children, and those without children. At 4UR all-inclusive Colorado Guest Ranch, you can have either type. During most of the season, it’s true, we are a Family Vacation Ranch. Children love to come here and go horseback riding, swimming, and hiking. They enjoy art and craft programs, … Read More

The Softer Side of Roughing It

April 3rd, 2012 by insideout

Ah, Nature. People come to our Colorado Family Guest Ranch so they can connect with the great outdoors. They come to hike the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. They come to ride horses and stand in the cool, clear waters of Goose Creek, fishing rod in hand. They come for the fresh air and the astounding beauty … Read More

Let the Hiring Begin!

January 12th, 2012 by insideout

Each January we start the process of selecting the seasonal staff for our Colorado Guest Ranch. This is always a big task, and an interesting one. We always have a handful of returning staff (it could be the atmosphere that entices them to return, or it could be the food). Some folks are interested in … Read More

You Know What’s Best For Your Children

December 20th, 2011 by insideout

As Christmas and Hanukkah approach, your children may be tugging on your sleeve and whispering in your ear about all the goodies they’d like to have. They share stories of magnificent toys owned by their friends. They accompany you in stores, point to something they’ve never seen before, and declare, “I want that!” as if … 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

Phoenix Peak

November 2nd, 2010 by 4URRanch

Many guests of our Creede Colorado dude ranch look forward to spending one day of their dude ranch vacation hiking the Colorado Rockies. The La Garita Mountains, a high sub-range of the San Juans, are all around us, and provide many outstanding hiking opportunities. One of these is nearby Phoenix Peak, also called Creede Crest … Read More

Wheeler Geologic Area

October 12th, 2010 by 4URRanch

Our seasonal staff has moved on to their next adventures, and those of us who stay at the Colorado guest ranch year-round are becoming accustomed to life without our friends and guests. In the coming months, this blog will focus primarily on the lovely and fascinating area near the Colorado dude ranch. By the time … Read More

Family Dude Ranch Hosts Women

April 21st, 2009 by 4URRanch

We here at 4UR Ranch know that women love the outdoors as much as men, and that there are some fine fisherwomen out there. That’s one reason this is the twelfth year we are hosting the annual Women’s Only “Wine and Waders” retreat. Our historic guest ranch in Creede, Colorado is the perfect spot for … Read More