Cutlines for Anne Z. Cooke’s story: The Ranch at Emerald Valley, Colorado Springs, CO
       
       	Note:  All photos are taken at the Ranch at Emerald Valley, a private property inside the Pike National Forest boundaries ©Steve Haggerty. 
       
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EVR_IMG_2365A.jpg~Trail guide Marco keeps tabs on his riders as they pass the gate into the Ranch at Emerald Valley, Pike National Forest, Colorado Springs, CO
EVR_IMG_2225.jpg~Modest signage signals private property, a luxury retreat, guests only. The Ranch at Emerald Valley, Pike National Forest, Colorado Springs, CO.  
EVR_IMG_2404.jpg~Portions of the lodge, a historic log cabin, now renovated, date from the late 1800s. The Ranch at Emerald Valley, Pike National Forest, Colorado Springs, CO.
EVR_IMG_2328.jpg~Flags and a once-a-season patch of manicured grass celebrate a holiday. The Ranch at Emerald Valley, Pike National Forest, Colorado Springs, CO.
EVR_IMG_2410.jpg~A single guest room, in the historic lodge’s oldest wing, is wheelchair-accessible. The Ranch at Emerald Valley, Pike National Forest, Colorado Springs, CO.    
EVR_IMG_2305.jpg~The lower lake, fed by Little Fountain Creek, is just big enough for boating. The Ranch at Emerald Valley, Pike National Forest, Colorado Springs, CO.   
EVR_IMG_2412.jpg~The lakes, stocked with trout, are an angler’s addiction. The Ranch at Emerald Valley, Pike National Forest, Colorado Springs, CO.    
EVR_IMG_2427.jpg~This little beauty caught a fish, on a sunny day at the lower lake. The Ranch at Emerald Valley, Pike National Forest, Colorado Springs, CO.    
EVR_IMG_2318.jpg~Rocky ridges define the valley, at the Ranch and beyond. The Ranch at Emerald Valley, Pike National Forest, Colorado Springs, CO.    
EVR_IMG_2255.jpg~Pine Cabin, under the trees and near the waterfall, seems built for a honeymoon. The Ranch at Emerald Valley, Pike National Forest, Colorado Springs, CO.    
EVR_IMG_2243.jpg~Bring your friends: The Hillside Cabin, with a private patio and luxurious bedrooms on two floors, sleeps eight. The Ranch at Emerald Valley, Pike National Forest, Colorado Springs, CO.    
EVR_IMG_2331.jpg~Small but well-equipped, the bar dates from the 1940s when this was a dude ranch. The Ranch at Emerald Valley, Pike National Forest, Colorado Springs, CO.    
EVR_IMG_2385.jpg~Western paintings, a signature feature in most Broadmoor lodges, add color to the dining room, the original cabin’s main space. The Ranch at Emerald Valley, Pike National Forest, Colorado Springs, CO.    
EVR_IMG_2261.jpg~Chef Zack Comis, rotating between the ranch and the Broadmoor Hotel, puts the finishing touches on the buffet. The Ranch at Emerald Valley, Pike National Forest, Colorado Springs, CO.    
EVR_IMG_2264.jpg~Recording artist Jeff Houlton, 40 years a guitarist and a campfire tradition, entertains on Wednesday and Saturday evenings. The Ranch at Emerald Valley, Pike National Forest, Colorado Springs, CO.    
EVR_IMG_2352.jpg~Riding the Pipeline Trail, past mine tailings, tells you this used to be gold country. The Ranch at Emerald Valley, Pike National Forest, Colorado Springs, CO.    
EVR_IMG_2297.jpg~Saddling up at the Old Stage Riding Stable, for a morning on horseback. The Ranch at Emerald Valley, Pike National Forest, Colorado Springs, CO.    
EVR_IMG_2417.jpg~Ranch Manager Craig Hilton does double-duty at the Gift Shop Corner. The Ranch at Emerald Valley, Pike National Forest, Colorado Springs, CO.