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    • MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK
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    • FOREST BATHING & SENSORY
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    • EXPERIENCE SW COLORADO
    • EXCURSIONS
      • RIDE WITH WILD WEST GOATS
      • CUSTOM EXCURSIONS
      • HIGH COUNTRY SAFARI
      • PACK GOAT ADVENTURES
      • GEYSER SPRINGS HIKE
      • MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK
      • HORSEBACK TRAIL RIDES
      • COWBOY CULTURE
      • FARM AND RANCH TOURS
      • FOREST BATHING & SENSORY
      • CANYON OF THE ANCIENTS
      • STEP ON GUIDE SERVICES
      • GUIDED MOUNTAIN BIKING
      • LAKESHORE FISHING
      • McELMO CANYON
    • TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
    • COUNTY WITH THE BOUNTY
    • DISCOVER WILD WEST
      • FAQ
      • TEAM MEMBERS
      • VISITOR GUIDES
      • TOUR PICTURES
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      • MAPS
      • BLOG
    • CONTACT US
    • LOCAL BEEF/MEATS
    • TALLOW
    • Referral Partners
Wild West Excursions
Wild West "X"
  • EXPERIENCE SW COLORADO
  • EXCURSIONS
    • RIDE WITH WILD WEST GOATS
    • CUSTOM EXCURSIONS
    • HIGH COUNTRY SAFARI
    • PACK GOAT ADVENTURES
    • GEYSER SPRINGS HIKE
    • MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK
    • HORSEBACK TRAIL RIDES
    • COWBOY CULTURE
    • FARM AND RANCH TOURS
    • FOREST BATHING & SENSORY
    • CANYON OF THE ANCIENTS
    • STEP ON GUIDE SERVICES
    • GUIDED MOUNTAIN BIKING
    • LAKESHORE FISHING
    • McELMO CANYON
  • TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
  • COUNTY WITH THE BOUNTY
  • DISCOVER WILD WEST
    • FAQ
    • TEAM MEMBERS
    • VISITOR GUIDES
    • TOUR PICTURES
    • PARTNERS/VIDEOS
    • MAPS
    • BLOG
  • CONTACT US
  • LOCAL BEEF/MEATS
  • TALLOW
  • Referral Partners

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Custom Excursions & Adventures Tailored For You

Pack Goat Adventures Tailored For You

Horseback Rides - River, Mountains, Lake, Archeology, Private Ranches or Cow Camp!

Pack Goat Adventures Tailored For You

 

🐐 Pack Goat Regional Custom Adventures

Design Your Own Wild West Experience


Experience nature like never before—guided by pack goats and built entirely around YOU.

Step into Southwest Colorado’s most unique adventure and create a day that fits your pace, your style, and your sense of exploration.

🌄 Choose Your Adventure

  • Hike the stunning Dolores River Canyon 
  • Visit “Geyser Springs”—Colorado’s only geyser 
  • Enjoy a scenic walk around McPhee Reservoir 
  • Try bouldering with pack goats (fun, interactive, unforgettable) 
  • Watercolor Paint, Fish, Relax, Laugh, Explore your Way, Gear Packed in By Our Pack Goats!  Binoculars, Inuit Glasses, Sun/Rain Umbrellas, and Lunch.
  • We provide Osprey Backpacks.
  • Select hiking levels: 1 (easy), 2 (moderate), or 3 (advanced) 

📸 What Makes It Special

  • Photo ops galore at every turn 
  • GoPro take-home video from multiple perspectives 
  • Playful, sure-footed goats that make every moment memorable 

🍽 Included Experience

Enjoy a local harvest picnic lunch—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly paired with the outdoors.

🎒 Customize Your Day

Tailor every part of your adventure:

  • Length of trip 
  • Location 
  • Hiking, walking, or bouldering style 

➕ Add-On Options

Take it even further:

  • Riverside or lakeshore fishing 
  • Horseback riding options 
  • Nature sensory “forest bathing” guide 
  • Inuit-style sunglasses for focus & meditation 
  • Underwater exploration perspectives 

🎯 We’ve Got You Covered

  • Shade umbrellas 
  • Trekking poles 
  • Binoculars 
  • Snacks or upgraded lunch options 
  • Water support 

🤠 Why This Experience Stands Alone

✔ Fully custom adventures—no two alike
✔ Only Pack Goat operation in the region
✔ Access to remote, stunning landscapes
✔ Fun, interactive, and unforgettable

🌟 The Experience

Fresh air. Open country. Goats leading the way.
A day built just for you—and one you won’t forget.



Mesa Verde National Park

Horseback Rides - River, Mountains, Lake, Archeology, Private Ranches or Cow Camp!

Pack Goat Adventures Tailored For You

Travel with Wild West Excursions
 up to Mesa Verde National Park


 🏛 Mesa Verde National Park Tour

Travel with Wild West Excursions,

Private Kiva Digs, or Sand Canyon Hikes.


Step into one of the greatest wonders of the Southwest.

Journey with Wild West Excursions to the remarkable Mesa Verde National Park—a place where ancient history, mystery, and breathtaking landscapes come together.

🏺 The Experience

Travel comfortably into the park and explore alongside knowledgeable local guides and park rangers who bring the story of this incredible place to life.

  • Discover ancient cliff dwellings and cultural sites 
  • Learn the history, mystery, and significance of the region 
  • Take in sweeping canyon views and timeless landscapes 

If you’re visiting Southwest Colorado, this is a must-see experience.

🌿 A Relaxed Adventure

  • Light hiking with opportunities to enjoy local flora and fauna 
  • Scenic stops and photo opportunities throughout the park 
  • A pace designed for comfort, curiosity, and enjoyment 

🍽 Lunch in the Park

Enjoy the option of lunch inside the park with offerings from Aramark—
a perfect break surrounded by history and scenery.

🤠 Why Travel With Us

✔ Local expert guides who know the region deeply
✔ Custom-tailored tours to fit your interests
✔ Comfortable, stress-free travel from start to finish
✔ A richer, more meaningful park experience

🌟 The Experience

Ancient stone. Quiet canyons. Stories that still echo.

Come see what the world comes to Colorado to discover.



Horseback Rides - River, Mountains, Lake, Archeology, Private Ranches or Cow Camp!

Horseback Rides - River, Mountains, Lake, Archeology, Private Ranches or Cow Camp!

Horseback Rides - River, Mountains, Lake, Archeology, Private Ranches or Cow Camp!


 🤠 Sunset "Steak Dinner" Horseback Rides At The Base of Mesa Verde!

Ride. Work. Live the Real West.


Get ready for a one-of-a-kind adventure.

Step into the rhythm of the high country and experience the real life of a cowboy—not staged, not scripted, just the way it’s done.

🐂 The Experience

  • Move cattle on horseback across open country 
  • Ride through mountains, meadows, and lakeside terrain 
  • Work alongside experienced guides and gentle, well-trained horses 
  • Watch skilled cowdogs jump in and do what they do best 

🌄 What You’ll Feel

  • The freedom of riding wide-open land 
  • The connection between horse, rider, and herd 
  • The quiet moments—and the thrill—of real ranch life 

Wildlife sightings are common, and every ride brings something new.

🤠 Why This Ride is Different

✔ Authentic working ranch experience
✔ Hands-on participation—not just watching
✔ High country setting with stunning views
✔ A true taste of the last of the Wild West

🌟 The Experience

Dust in the air. Leather in your hands.
The sound of hooves, the call of the land…

Come live your most authentic life—Cow Camp style.






Forest Bathing and Nature Sensory with Holistic Experts with or without Pack Goats

Canyon of the Ancients - Mountain Biking, Hiking or Horseback with/without Winery Tours

Horseback Rides - River, Mountains, Lake, Archeology, Private Ranches or Cow Camp!

Experience Dolores River while hiking with Wild West Excursions

Embrace tranquility in setting 

of ultimate, peaceful bliss.  

Listen and feel the trees, the river, the forest,

the towering red rocks and watch eagles soaring

high above you and re-connect (or connect) 

with nature like never before with our 

Nature based holistic experts.


Let the magic begin here.


Heal from the inside out like never before. 


Immerse Yourself into Natures Healings

with Expert Nature Guides.

Scuba masks and goggle available for underwater viewing of The Dolores River.

Geyser Springs Moderate Level Hike & Riverside Lunch With/Without Pack Goats

Canyon of the Ancients - Mountain Biking, Hiking or Horseback with/without Winery Tours

Canyon of the Ancients - Mountain Biking, Hiking or Horseback with/without Winery Tours

Journey to 

Geyser Springs, Colorado's only Geyser! 

The Geyser erupts every 30 to 40 minutes 

and You'll see and experience this first hand.

The unique geologic feature is right next to a small spring, and as as we walk along the path, you can't help but notice the 

beauty of this region. 

The Geyser has a constant bubbling and boiling going on inside of it to keep you wondering what's going on in there. 

This one of a kind Geyser is set 

in a very tranquil setting, in an extremely beautiful location amongst aspen and pine trees, with serenity and a soothing feeling about it.

With or Without pack Goats, 

Riverside Lunch Included.

Canyon of the Ancients - Mountain Biking, Hiking or Horseback with/without Winery Tours

Canyon of the Ancients - Mountain Biking, Hiking or Horseback with/without Winery Tours

Canyon of the Ancients - Mountain Biking, Hiking or Horseback with/without Winery Tours

Adventure into McElmo Canyon

and take a stunning hike into 

The Canyon of the Ancients 

and view archeological structures,

and top it off at a local winery 

where you can enjoy a wine tasting, 

fine cuisine, 

and the beauty 

of this gorgeous farming canyon 

steeped in rich history with

a historic schoolhouse.


This Canyon leads into Utah, 

through the Navajo Nation

 and has a very rich history.

But that's another adventure we are working on.



High Country Safari, Fishing, Mtn Bike , Farm/ranch

High Country Safari

Lakeshore or Lower Dolores River Fishing or Mountain Biking

Lakeshore or Lower Dolores River Fishing or Mountain Biking

Experience the High Country and the backroads.

 

 

🏔 High Country Safari

Ride Into the Wild Heart of the San Juans


Grab your camera… and let’s go.

The High Country Mountain Safari is your front-row seat to one of the most breathtaking regions in the West—where wildlife, working ranch life, and towering mountain landscapes all come together.

🌄 The Experience

Travel deep into the rugged beauty of the San Juan National Forest in our open-air, modern-day covered wagon safari vehicle.

  • Wind through scenic switchbacks and sidewinding mountain roads 
  • Breathe in the crisp, fresh air of the high country 
  • Discover remote landscapes few ever get to see 

🐂 Life on the Land

  • Spot working cowboys, cowgirls, cattle, horses, and cow dogs 
  • Witness authentic ranch life in motion 
  • Enjoy possible wildlife sightings throughout the journey 

🌲 A Changing Landscape

From one turn to the next, the scenery unfolds:

  • Aspen, pine, piñon, and cottonwood groves 
  • Open meadows filled with wildflowers 
  • High-altitude alpine lakes 
  • Rustic corrals and historic sites 

🌋 Optional Adventure Stops

Depending on your route, your day may include:

  • A hike to Geyser Spring—Colorado’s only erupting geyser (~1.5 miles) 
  • A visit to a historic Forest Service lookout tower 
  • Scenic overlooks with unforgettable photo opportunities 

🤠 Why This Safari Stands Out

✔ Open-air safari experience—feel the land, not just see it
✔ Expert guides sharing history, heritage, and local lore
✔ Ever-changing routes—no two safaris are the same
✔ A perfect blend of relaxation and adventure

🌟 The Experience

Wide-open skies. Fresh mountain air.
The rhythm of the land and the stories that come with it.

Sit back, take it in… and let the high country work its magic.


Experience some of the most scenic, sidewinding, switchback

 roads with our expert guides 

sharing the history, landscape, heritage, folklore, rustic corrals, wildflowers, open meadows 

 and high altitude alpine lakes.

Lakeshore or Lower Dolores River Fishing or Mountain Biking

Lakeshore or Lower Dolores River Fishing or Mountain Biking

Lakeshore or Lower Dolores River Fishing or Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking

 

🎣 Lakeshore & Lower Dolores River Fishing Adventures or Mountain Biking

Cast a Line in the Wild West


Let us take you to the spots locals don’t talk about.

Spend your day fishing some of Southwest Colorado’s most beautiful waters—
from peaceful lakeshores to the flowing stretches of the Dolores River.

🌄 The Experience

  • Fish hidden local favorites with an experienced guide 
  • Choose lakeside serenity or river adventure 
  • Relax, explore, and enjoy the rhythm of the water 

Whether you’re a seasoned angler or just looking to unwind—
this trip is built around you.

🍽 A Day Done Right

Enjoy a fresh, delicious lunch in a scenic setting—
the perfect complement to a day on the water.

🎒 Customize Your Adventure

Make it more than just a fishing trip:

  • Nature sensory & forest bathing experiences 
  • Holistic wellness or yoga add-ons 
  • Bring along pack goats for a one-of-a-kind fishing outing 
  • Combine with hiking, riverside relaxation, or scenic exploration 

🤠 Built for Your Group

This is a fully custom excursion—designed around your group, your pace, and your interests.

Families, friends, or private parties—
there’s something here for everyone.

🌟 The Experience

Quiet water. Open sky.
The pull of the line—and the peace that comes with it.

The beauty alone is worth the trip. The memories make it unforgettable.


 

🚵‍♂️ Mountain Biking in the Mountains of Southwest Colorado

Ride Higher. Ride Wilder. Ride the West.


This is where the trail meets the sky.

Experience the rugged beauty of Southwest Colorado on two wheels—
where alpine air, winding singletrack, and breathtaking views come together for an unforgettable ride.

🌄 The Terrain

Ride through some of the most stunning landscapes in the region:

  • High alpine trails in the San Juan Mountains 
  • Aspen groves, pine forests, and open meadows 
  • Ridgelines with sweeping mountain views 
  • Remote backcountry routes few riders ever see 

🚴 Ride Your Way

Whether you're just getting started or chasing adrenaline:

  • Beginner-friendly scenic rides 
  • Intermediate flowy singletrack 
  • Advanced high-altitude and technical terrain 

Every ride is custom tailored to your ability and adventure level.

⚙️ Guided Experience

Let our expert local guides lead the way:

  • Navigate the best trails for your skill level 
  • Learn the terrain, history, and hidden routes 
  • Ride safely and confidently in high country conditions




Farm and Ranch Agritourism Tours

Lakeshore or Lower Dolores River Fishing or Mountain Biking

Farm and Ranch Agritourism Tours

A variety of local farms and ranches on this ever changing excursion.

  

🌾 Farm & Ranch Experiences

Step Into the Real Working West


No two days are ever the same.

This ever-changing excursion takes you behind the scenes of local farms and working ranches across Southwest Colorado—where you don’t just visit…
you take part.

🌄 The Experience

Depending on the season and the day, your journey may include:

  • Walking through a lavender field with a bundle to take home 
  • Spending time with goats, sheep, hogs, and chickens 
  • Learning cattle management and irrigation practices 
  • Visiting a livestock auction, surrounded by real cowboys, cowgirls, and auctioneers 

Each stop is hands-on, authentic, and rooted in the daily life of the region.

🧺 Support Local

Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to purchase directly from the source:

  • Fresh produce 
  • Local meats 
  • Oils, tinctures, and herbs 
  • Eggs, flowers, lavender products 

…and so much more.

🤠 Why This Experience Matters

✔ Meet the farmers and ranchers behind your food
✔ Learn how things are really grown and raised
✔ Hands-on, educational, and ever-changing
✔ Directly support the local agricultural community

🌟 The Experience

Real people. Real work. Real stories.
From lavender fields to livestock barns…

This is the West—up close and personal.

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