_______________________________________________________________ Cottonwood Stables
Royal Gorge County - 877.487.2494 - 719.942.4125 Stables: 719.942.4104
Ride alongside the mighty Sangre de Cristo mountains, see wildlife, & return to base camp for campfire, horse shoes, & real "Cowboy Cooking". Cowpoke Corner Corral
Estes Park, CO - 970.586.5890 National Park Gateway Stables
Estes Park, CO - 970.586.5269
AVA's
Colorado Rafting & Adventure
Arkansas Valley Adventures
877-RAFTING - 970-423-7031
A true western experience awaits! Choose from trips in two beautiful
areas. Rides in the Arkansas Valley--a stunning river valley bordered
by the highest peaks in Colorado--take you on the Colorado Trail or
through the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness Area and National Forest. Trips
from Summit County take you through the Eagles Nest and Ptarmigan Wilderness
areas in and around the Gore Range, a craggy line of cloud-piercing
peaks. AVA also offers whitewater rafting on 5 rivers, rock climbing,
fly fishing, cabins and camping. All trips are convenient to central
Colorado resorts, Denver and C. Springs. Call today for package pricing.
TRIP DISCOUNTS available every day on our website.
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_______________________________________________________________ The Rocky Mountains are home to countless miles of trails that offer stunning views of the majestic mountains, dense forests, open meadows, mountain streams and lakes. Your chances are excellent of encountering mule deer, bighorn sheep, elk, coyotes, porcupines and other animals as you ride through their natural habitats. All stables and ranches offer a wide array of options for trail rides of varying length and skill levels. A family favorite is the open-drawn hayrides; some include a campfire and marshmallow roast. For the more adventurous rider you will find cattle drives, breakfast or steak fry rides, moonlight rides, and overnight pack trips! An excellent choice for families with pre-school age children is the pony rides. | WHAT TO WEAR: | | • Long pants and a long sleeved shirt to be comfortable in the saddle and to protect your arms & legs from brush and tree branches • Closed, smooth-soled shoes or boots with a heel (better for stirrups) • A tight-fitting hat (or one with a stampede string or chin strap)-helmets are also recommended and required at some ranches • Don't forget the sun block and chapstick! Remember, we are closer to the sun in the Rockies. | Dude & Guest Ranches Dude & Guest Ranches are more than just a place to get away from it all... You will have the opportunity to experience a side of Colorado that most people don't ever have the chance to experience... It's the 'west' in the Old West! A life close to the land and the animals ~ it will be a vacation where memories are made and family bonds are strengthened. You'll take home thrilling stories to tell your grandchildren and friends. Dude & guest ranches offer many different opportunities for you to enjoy their amenities and lifestyle. You'll find everything from working cattle ranches to extremely luxurious ranch resorts ready to cater to your every whim, and everything in between. This is a wonderful trip to plan for couples or with the entire family... it will allow you to spend time together, to catch up on each other's lives while at the same time creating new memories that won't long be forgotten. Being out in the fresh Colorado air is exhilarating in itself, but now add in a cattle drive or gathering, a peaceful hike through the spectacular western scenery, a little fly fishing in a nearby stream or lake, and don't forget horseback riding, swimming, cookouts, children's programs, rafting, mountain biking, spas, overnight pack trips and whew, that's just the beginning. You can create a week tailored to you and your family. Each ranch is completely different with something special to offer... very unique accommodations, hearty family-style meals, acitvities, relaxing evenings and even learning programs. Without a doubt, your Colorado dude ranch vacation is sure to be an adventure! A great place to begin to learn about ranches is the Colorado Dude & Guest Ranch Association's website: www.coloradoranch.com... so get started! We look forward to seeing you here in Colorado! Yeehaw! | 
