High Country Living Destinations

March 21, 2012 - PRLog -- When it comes to finding a spot to relax, unwind and be one with nature, many people turn to resorts situated in the high country areas across the United States. These isolated spots provide a comfortable — and often luxurious — opportunity to get away from the life in the city or on the road. But it’s not just all roughing it; There’s more to the high country lifestyle than just lounging in the woods.

Take fishing, for example. Many visitors to the mountainous regions take some time out for the (sometimes) relaxing sport, where they can whittle the time away with a fishing pole in one hand and nature all around. Others take the time to find great hiking spots, sometimes in locations rarely seen by man. Sure, it doesn’t always have surf and sun, but what it provides is better than most touristy retreats.

Jetset did some digging and found some amazing resorts and properties nestled in the woodlands, and we’ve compiled a list of some of the best places to visit when you’re jonesing for a new place to stay. Pack those bags and bring something warm, because this trip will be like no other.


The High Lonesome Ranch
Some of the Best Hunting and Fishing in Colorado

For sportsmen who like to fish and bird hunt, the place to be in September and October is Colorado’s The High Lonesome Ranch. Located 30 minutes from Grand Junction’s Walker Field Airport, guests enjoy an unparalleled cast and blast experience.

Hunt wheat and rye fields, creek bottoms as well as sage and oak-brush flats. Excellent dog work is a result of the state-of-the-art work of The Kennel located at The High Lonesome Ranch. English pointers, labs and pointing labs provide a pointer-flusher combination that puts shooters in the best possible position for success. There is no telling if a covey of scaled or Gabel’s quail will explode from under a pointer’s nose, if a pair of chuckar or Hungarian partridge will take flight, or if a rooster pheasant is waiting in the wings

Discerning fly fishermen love the variety at The High Lonesome Ranch, too. From sight casting to tremendous numbers of rainbow, brook, brown, cutthroat and cuttbow trout, to fishing the legendary White River and spring creeks, this one ranch offers it all. September and October is hopper season and the trout feed aggressively before the long winter.

The prestigious Orvis Company endorses the High Lonesome Ranch for both wing shooting and fly-fishing. Shooters begin with a pre-hunt warm up on the Five Stand course, the Pheasant and Quail Clays Course that is a simulated hunt, or on the Flurry Course. All guides are NSCA Level 1 certified shooting instructors, and there is a fully stocked pro shop, complete with blaze orange hats, shooting shirts, shells and a gun rental program.

The High Lonesome Ranch’s rustically elegant accommodations are guaranteed to suit every guest’s tastes and preferences. After a gourmet meal created by our executive chef, reflect on your day afield in the comfort of a leather couch. Or enjoy a glass of wine and bluegrass music while you look up at the evening stars. Catch a football game on the flatscreen TVs, or stay connected through our high-speed wireless Internet service and landlines. Individual cabins and houses are available for small groups and they are surrounded by some of the best views on the ranch.

The High Lonesome Ranch
P.O. Box 88
DeBeque, Colorado 81630
970.283.9420
www.thehighlonesomeranch.com


Aspen, Colorado
Consider Real Estate in the Mountains

When you think of buying property in the Aspen area, you can’t go wrong choosing a Realtor with years of experience. Licensed in Colorado since 1967, Carol Ann Jacobson opened Carol Ann Jacobson Realty in 1972. In 2007, she sold that office, and is now with Aspen Real Estate Company, a long-time Aspen firm. Along the way, Carol Ann has served on many community boards, including the Aspen Music Festival and School, the Aspen/Santa Fe Ballet, The Aspen Foundation, The Aspen Medical Foundation, Pitkin County Bank and Trust (later Vectra Bank), and the Aspen Center for Physics. For many years she served on the board of Futures for Children, an Albuquerque-based group working for the benefit of Native American children in the Southwest.

Married to builder Don Kopf in 1973, Carol Ann and Don built and remodeled many properties in Aspen, and designed and built two homes in Cave Creek, Arizona.Carol Ann is also a licensed Broker in Arizona.

From the first land offerings in Starwood, Aspen’s most prestigious subdivision, Carol Ann Jacobson Kopf has been specializing in fine listings, as well as top-quality homes throughout Aspen and surrounding areas. The remarkable home shown here sits on nearly three acres with magnificent mountain views and stunning landscaping. Perfect for full-time or second home family use, there are six bedrooms and six-and-a-half baths, with four living areas.

Call 970.379.4716 for information. Listed with Carol Ann at Aspen Real Estate Company.

Escape the Heat at The Porches of Steamboat  
Are you looking for a luxury mountain rental where you can escape the sweltering heat this summer? Spacious residences, family-friendly amenities, and summer recreation galore can be found at The Porches of Steamboat Springs, a truly idyllic location for a summer getaway. The Porches offers whole ownership, fractional Private Residence Club ownership, and nightly rentals. With each residence boasting from 3,000 to 5,000 square feet, four to five bedrooms and bathrooms, and the ability to comfortably sleep up to 14 people, The Porches creates an environment where your family or even your extended family can forge lifelong memories. Each home is luxuriously appointed with a gourmet kitchen and dining area, a game room, and bunk room where kids can play together, and masterfully designed spaces that exude comfort and style.

All owners and guests enjoy full access to on-site amenities including a year-round outdoor pool, multiple hot tubs, a steam room, and a state-of-the-art fitness room. The Porches’ genuine neighborhood is perfect for multi-generational family gatherings in the midst of an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise.

The array of unforgettable summer activities that are available in the Steamboat area is unparalleled, including mineral hot springs, horseback riding, fly fishing, ATV tours, tubing, whitewater rafting, hot air balloon rides, miles of hiking and biking trails, a weekly professional rodeo, and so much more!

For more information on how you can make The Porches your home away from home, visit www.theporches.com or call 866.500.6673.

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