Spirit Magazine - May 2013 - (Page 63)

PHOTOGRAPHY (NEXT SPREAD) BY JOHN ATHANASON (MERMAID), FLICKR USER PATRICK CREAN (MESA VERDE, LICENSED UNDER CC LICENSE 2.0 GENERIC), CHRIS CRISMAN (TRAVAASA) who says they get to have all the fun? Under the supervision of a team of counselors, young buckaroos can tube down Goose Creek, play Capture the Flag, and hit a dusty mountain trail on horseback. With any luck, by the week’s end the words “I’m bored” will be banished from their vocabulary. Adults from $2,405 per person per week, including meals, lodging, and most activities; lostvalleyranch.com Red Horse Mountain Ranch, Harrison, ID Some seek out wide-open spaces for relaxation, others for the thrill of adventure. You’ll find both at this nature haven on the banks of Lake Coeur d’Alene. Solitude-seekers should stay in the Hilltop Home, a mountainside retreat separate from the main spread that’s equipped with an outdoor hot tub for soaking up the breathtaking views. If fast is more your speed, try an advanced trail ride or careen down the 1,100-foot zip line, then head to the challenge course, where you can practice your balance on a log suspended high in the treetops. Last one over the 63foot climbing wall is a rotten egg! Adults from $2,000 per person per week, all inclusive; redhorsemountain.com JUST RELAX Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort, Solvang, CA Equal parts ranch and resort, Alisal has been a playground for Hollywood types and discerning families for the past 67 years. Here you’ll find tennis courts, a spa and fitness center, two picturesque golf courses, and a spring-fed lake practically begging you to cast a line or jump in a kayak. But this working ranch satisfies serious gauchos just the same. Catch a glimpse of coyotes and other critters during one of the two-hour sunset rides. Adults from $445 per person per night, including breakfast and dinner; alisal.com C Lazy U Ranch, Granby, CO Low-key luxury is the modus operandi at this Rocky Mountain getaway. Top-notch amenities like in-room stone fireplaces and one-on-one riding lessons abound, but with not an inkling of pretense. Thanks to the stellar kids program, children and parents typically go their separate ways after a family-style breakfast. We recommend ambling over to the spa, where massages are given in canvas tents with glass floors that overlook the rushing waters of Willow Creek. Ahhhh. Adults from $1,340 per person per week, all inclusive; clazyu.com MAY 2013 SPIRIT 63 http://www.lostvalleyranch.com http://www.redhorsemountain.com http://www.clazyu.com http://www.alisal.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Spirit Magazine - May 2013

Spirit Magazine - May 2013
Contents
Gary’s Greeting
Gary’s Greeting en Español
Star of the Month
Freedom Story
From the Editor
Your Words
Your Pictures
Media Center
Eat Drink Sleep
Break out of the martini mold
Get cozy in Colorado
The Numbers
Watch your back for ninjas
Discover a secret strength
Learn a key to longevity
Wise Guide
Think like a lady
Business
Pick up a trick from Penn Jillette
Cross time zones with confidence
The Great American Vacation
Plan your next great escape
The Summer Wins
Dear Matthew, Joshua, & Noah...
Your Adventure In Orlando
Life Adventure In Orlando
Promotional Series: Spirit of California
Promotional Series: Spirit of New Mexico
Calendar
Fun!
Make a May flower
Spotlight
Community Outreach
Route Map
Terminal Maps
Rapid Rewards Partners
Flight Service
The “If” List

Spirit Magazine - May 2013