December 17th, 2015 by 4URRanch
Thanksgiving brought us about 10 inches of fresh powder, and it just keeps coming! It has been a gorgeous holiday season and we’ve taken full advantage of it. Brady and Damon rigged up the snowmobile with 3 sledding tubes and pulled the 4 Gibbons’ kids around the hills, much to their delight. (The children enjoyed … Read More
April 8th, 2013 by insideout
Earlier this year, we posed the question, What makes 4UR a luxury dude ranch? Our initial answers included the fine cuisine and natural hot springs on the property. In this post, we continue to identify what makes 4UR Ranch not only one of the best dude ranches in Colorado, but one of the best nationwide. … Read More
February 22nd, 2012 by insideout
Children are on the mind these days at 4UR Colorado Guest Ranch. Kathy Adelman, office manager extraordinaire and all around “Ranch Mom”, is now a grandma! Congratulations to Grandma Kathy, Grandpa Jimmy, Papa Casey, and Mama Joni. Baby Shelby Leone Adelman is beautiful! As any parent knows, welcoming a child into the home is one … Read More
February 17th, 2012 by insideout
It was going to be a secret, but you know how hard it is to keep a secret for months on end. So, here it is: we’re updating the pool complex at our Colorado Guest Ranch. Yippee! It was time. This is very exciting for us, as we’re sure it will be to anyone planning a … Read More
April 15th, 2011 by 4URRanch
The first European settlers from the south and the east began ranching and farming this part of the Southern Colorado Rockies in the mid 1800s. Before the town of Creede was established, a hotel opened at Wagon Wheel Gap. Travelers flocked here to get a taste for the great American West. They came to experience … Read More
March 28th, 2011 by 4URRanch
Each summer, we offer two weeks for adults only at our Colorado Dude Ranch. This is not because we don’t like children; we love children, and the 4UR family includes many children, from newborns to teens. We offer two “Adults Only” weeks because we understand that sometimes adults need a little time to themselves. The … Read More
March 4th, 2011 by 4URRanch
February felt like winter here at our Colorado Family Dude Ranch. The temperature dropped considerably and the snow pack increased. When that happens in this state, people head outside with their skis. In fact, several members of our staff did just that, driving to nearby Wolf Creek Ski Area (less than an hour’s drive south … Read More
December 10th, 2010 by 4URRanch
A handful of settlers began farming at Wagon Wheel Gap in the early 1840s, and within a few decades, Wagon Wheel Gap was a popular destination for fishermen. Other tourists soon followed, seeking the curative waters of the local hot springs; the original bathhouse from that time is still at our Colorado dude ranch. Things … Read More
November 29th, 2010 by 4URRanch
Even before there was a Vacation Dude Ranch here in Creede, Colorado, travelers came. They came to soak in the warm, therapeutic hot springs in Wagon Wheel Gap. They came to experience the majesty of nature. In the 1880’s, the appeal of Wagon Wheel Gap lay in the cool summers, warm waters, and stunning landscape. … Read More
March 4th, 2010 by 4URRanch
There are dude ranches, and then there are luxury dude ranches. That’s 4UR. We are way beyond your basic BBQ & beds setup. Here are some of the small details and big amenities that make 4UR ranch more than your average guest ranch. Dining: We recruited our chef, Wray Warner, from the Four Seasons in … Read More
September 1st, 2009 by 4URRanch
The ranch here at Wagon Wheel Gap has been a destination for over 100 years. In the 19th Century, the valley was a popular because of our natural hot springs. The appeal expanded to fisherman, seeing how plentiful fish were in clear, clean Goose Creek. However, owners Pete and Lindsey are avid equestrians, and once … Read More