Brushed by alpine tundra and spread over 550,000 acres of grounds, Vermejo, the brainchild of entrepreneur and philanthropist Ted Turner, feels more like an outdoor playground than anything else. Here elk and wild horses roam free while eagles swoop overhead, protected within the reserve. The intention here is to provide up-close encounters with nature in an area of sparkling fishable lakes, meandering rivers and other incredible scenery.
Days are fluid; riding through the prairies, snow-draped mountains on the horizon, followed by cookouts of sizzling bison steaks and freshly caught trout. It’s the perfect place to embrace one’s inner child and embark upon quintessential American activities, whether that is shooting clays, kayaking or shed hunting – collecting precious antlers shed by elk during season. Evenings allow time to reflect on the privilege of this remote location when there’s nothing between you and the stars.
