Blue Coyote Ranch

07/10/2024

We love to see our brides having their moment!!! On wedding day you have to drop all your worries and just enjoy every moment! It goes by fast! looked like she did just that!

Having a great wedding planned like .events can help take the stress out of your big day!

And a fun wedding photographer like goes a long way too!

07/08/2024

If there is an underground favorite at BCR it's probably the Mountaineer room! This room was originally built as the library for the mansion, and was later converted into an additional guest room. The spacious living area and amazing vaulted ceilings really give it character!

07/05/2024

A bird's eye view of our wedding venue! Enjoy 360-degree mountain views and an unforgettable retreat weekend with 39 of your friends and family! Booking now for 2025 weddings 💍 ❤️ Thank you for the photo!

07/01/2024

I am a sucker for a lake hike - the best part is jumping in at the end! Here are some of the top lake hikes in the area!
1. Hancock Lake Trail - This trail starts at Hancock Lake and provides great scenery along the way (and more lake views!). The full trail is 8.7 miles and moderately difficult.
2. Water Dog Lakes Trail - The views at the end of this trail are nothing short of epic! 3.2 miles out-and-back it's a moderately challenging route with a steep incline.
3. Island Lake Trail - More spectacular scenery on this 2.9 mile out-and-back hike! There is even an old mine to explore.

06/26/2024

We hope you're out playing this Summer!!!

06/21/2024

When you can see *Happiest day of their life* in the photos 😍 😍 We had so much fun kicking off wedding season with and Roger!! Photos by the amazing . S/O to .events who made sure the entire event was flawless! Check out to plan your event!

06/03/2024

Although we don't allow cats in our rental units, you may see this kitty, Aggie, on our property. He is the one who really runs things around here and you will likely see him being driven around on our golf cart so he can inspect the grounds!

05/31/2024

Exciting update at BCR!! We have added a brand new walking trail! And cleaned up our existing Pinon Trail! To try the new trail look for the trailhead between Cabins 2 & 4! Don't worry, Cabin 4's porch is still 100% private and not visible from the new trail! Guests only please )

05/29/2024

Extra points to any couple who creates the perfect marketing shot for us! Thanks and Jason for all of the fabulous content!

05/24/2024

Thanks to our big property, you won't see many of the other guests at Blue Coyote, but you are almost certain to run into one of the resident deer!

05/22/2024

Salida is a town with a lot of character (and characters!) and the best way to experience that is to come out for one of our festivals! These are the top three most popular festivals each year:
1. Colorado Brewers Rendezvous: Brewers from around the state gather for this epic brewfest in Riverside Park. Expect food and of course some of the best and most unique beer in the state!
2. Salida Fiber Festival: While it may sound super niche, this is actually a very popular festival in Salida! Pick up all sorts of raw materials (yarn, apaca wool, and more) or find a unique piece of finished art.
3. FIBArk: This is by far the most popular and well-known festival in Salida and deeply loved by the locals! While there are some serious whitewater races in this festival, it is most known for its goofy events like the "Raft Rodeo" where this photo came from. Contestants attempt to flip each others' rafts in costume and hilarity ensues.

05/20/2024

Looking back at the first wedding we ever hosted (our own!) as we get ready to kick off wedding season this Saturday with Liz & Roger's celebration!

05/17/2024

Sing it! This bride got on stage with her band and we. are. here. for. it!!! Unique and personal touches are what make hosting weddings so fun! Photo by: clyde_o_scope_

05/15/2024

What do you think of our "animal head" collection in our Rancher Room?? We thought this was a fun play on a classic Colorado decor theme!

05/13/2024

The views from our hot tub are "greening" up! Spring is finally starting to poke its head up out here in Salida, Colorado and our hot tub is the perfect place to enjoy the garden while it's still a tad chilly!

05/10/2024

Love is in the air! Only a couple weeks until our first wedding of the season! Love this cute candid from our first wedding last season!

05/08/2024

How many of these hikes have you done? These are the top-rated hikes near Salida on .
1. Sand Dunes Trail: The #1 rated hike on AllTrails! Right next to Salida's S Mountain, this 3.2 mile hike is a moderate climb. Thank you for maintaining this and many other trails in the area!
2. Mount Shavano: One of Colorado's famous "fourteeners"! This is definitely a challenging route but so worth it to stand at 14,000 ft! The trail is 11.2 miles long.
3. Badger Creek Trail: A bit out of the way which means you are likely to have this trail to yourself! This is an easy 2.2 mile hike along Badger Creek.
4. Arkansas River Trail from Hecla Junction: This is a gorgeous stroll along the Arkansas River. It's a 2.1 out-and-back trail.

We hope you have a chance to get out there and enjoy the mountains this summer!

05/06/2024

"For my part, I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the starts makes me dream" - Vincent Van Gough. This amazing photo was taken just down the road from BCR at Methodist Mountain.

05/03/2024

Have you always wanted to learn how to raft or kayak? We took an AMAZING private boating class last summer at and HIGHLY recommend it! They have a bunch of cool group classes scheduled for summer including rowing clinics, "guide school," swiftwater rescue and more. Check out our blog post about the experience on our website!

For my whole life I have always been incredibly drawn to water. I grew up in the Rockies so in a way it was odd that water was where I felt most at home. We aren’t exactly a beach location! Shot from the Canyon River Website - with some classes, this could be you!So it was truly with childlike won...

05/01/2024

Have you planned any summer trips with your crew? Now is the time! Summer cabin rentals are open and going fast! Or rent the Lodge for your group of 15!

04/28/2024

Still one of my favorite wedding photos!!! Our old barn makes a great photo backdrop.

04/02/2024

One of my favorite nights from last summer! Local band, Blue Recluse totally rocked 's wedding!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Our stage got a new roof on it this Spring, can't wait to share some updated pics!!

03/31/2024

We are hiring! If you're interested in joining our team, email me at [email protected]!​​​​​​​​​.​​​​​​​​​We are hiring for two part time roles (10-20 hrs per week):
Shift Manager: ($25 - $30 per hour) Manage daily operations at property, assist with events, complete admin tasks. Must be very good at learning new software programs. Experience in hotels, especially running front desk ideal. Ability to complete basic maintenance tasks is a huge plus.
Cleaner: ($20 - $23 per hour) Help clean property after checkouts. Professional cleaning experience ideal. Experience in hotels ideal.
Hours are generally between 11am and 4pm for both roles.

03/30/2024

Just a pic of Moose exploring Chaffee County because he is click bait :-D​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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03/28/2024

The beautiful brick buildings in downtown Salida are actually the result of a tragedy - the town burned down TWICE - once in 1886 and once in 1888. When local businesses rebuilt they chose brick which was less likely to catch fire. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Learn more about Salida's history at the -Museum ! And thank you to the museum for this interesting fact.

03/27/2024

As a lifelong traveler I really appreciate the unexpected when visiting a new place! Here are some local favorites:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​1. Salida Tintype: Local photographer, has a natural light studio (very close to the ranch) where he can create a tintype masterpiece of you and your family. This is a historic film process and very unique! Tim does everything from artistic styled shoots like this one, to traditional weddings photos - all captured on a sheet of tin and ready to go on your wall! Photo of my friend

2. Colorado Gator Park - The in Alamosa is home to a whole lot of gators. The park is a rescue for reptiles and has a surprisingly large variety. Tour the park and meet celebrity gators like Morris, the gator featured in Happy Gilmore. My favorite part is feeding the giant tortoises at the park!

3. Badfish Surf Shop: Yep, a surf shop in the Rocky Mountains! This won't be a surprise at all if you are a fan of river surfing - a relatively new sport where you actually surf in the river. Salida recently built a standing wave (the Scout Wave) that is ideal for river surfers. caters to this very cool new sport and also sells apparel, river tubes and more.

4. UFO Watchtower: Looking to catch a glimpse of a traveler from another planet? This stop is for you! Site of many alleged UFO sightings, the watchtower is an interesting stop for both believers and non-believers. Check out the sculpture garden with a collection of curiosities or view the wide open sky (and the Sand Dunes) from the watchtower.

5. Christmas Mountain: The absolute most endearing thing in Salida, in my opinion, is Christmas Mountain. For many years now, local volunteers have laboriously strung Christmas lights over S Mountain to create the worlds' largest Christmas tree! Check it out between Thanksgiving & New Years.

03/25/2024

Yes, still dreaming about warmer weather. This is on the way to a high alpine lake which I have been dreaming about. Ruckus, one of my favorite friends' pups and is the perfect adventure dog! ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

03/22/2024

Did you know we specialize in group Lodging? Any group from 12 to 39 is welcome at the Ranch! Out XL farm table is perfect for group meals and makes sure everyone has a seat at the table!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

03/21/2024

It's that time of year where spring starts to feel close... and yet so far away still. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​