I spent the last week on a uniquely American vacation. High in the mountain canyon of the Conejos River, there lies a western Dude Ranch like few others. The Rainbow Trout Ranch, owned and operated by the Van Berkum family since the early 1990’s boasts award-winning horse riding, fly fishing, and programs for children and teens in a beautiful location. The ranch itself is roughly 600 acres, but has access to vast areas of the Rio Grande National Forest and the majestic San Juan Mountains.
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