Where can a mom go on vacation, spend quality time with her kids and her spouse — and still indulge in unique activities she enjoys? A Colorado dude ranch.
That may seem odd, especially if you think ranches are only about roping cattle, riding horses and campfire cooking. But most guest ranches today have more in common with world-class resorts than working cattle ranches.
Today’s Colorado dude and guest ranches offer moms and their families comfortable accommodations, gourmet meals that feature special children’s menus and well-trained wranglers who organize exciting programs for everyone.
“Colorado ranch owners say that moms consistently rank dude ranches as the best vacations they’ve ever had,” said Charles Henry, executive director of the Colorado Dude and Guest Ranch Association in Granby, Colo. “The big draw for moms is being able to spend time with their families and pursue their own interests, too, while ranch staff handle all the details. All of this adds up to a real break for them.”
Opportunities for quality family time abound at dude ranches, whether a mom wants to do something special...