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 Sylvan Dale has 3200 acres of wildlife habitat,
adjacent to Roosevelt National forest. We cooperate
with the Colorado Division of Wildlife to manage wildlife
and restore bighorn sheep, wild turkeys and other native
species to the area. The valley where the main ranch
grounds are located is in a transition zone that includes
riparian river corridor, mountain mahogany foothills
and ponderosa pine forest, and prairie wetlands. Birders
find the ranch ideal for many resident and migratory species. Sylvan Dale is also a central location
for exploring nearby "hotspots:" Pawnee National Grasslands and
Rocky Mountain National Park. The Jessup family practices
low-impact rapid rotation grazing to protect rangeland,
and has placed much of the ranch land under conservation
easement so it will never be developed.
Summer
Dude Ranch Vacation guests enjoy a nature walk
and a birding experience as part of their package.
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