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Colorado's Finest Historical Homestead Ranch. Establish 1873 in Estes Park, come and discover that on the ranch History Never Gets Old!

The Ranch today serves as a working cattle ranch and a youth education center in the beautiful Black Canyon Creek area of Estes Park.

06/08/2026

MacGregor Ranch was happy to be part of the Western Collaborative Conservation Network 2026 Confluence and to welcome an amazing group of guests to the ranch! It was a wonderful opportunity to share both our completed and ongoing forestry and riparian restoration projects with conservation partners and professionals from Colorado, California, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, and beyond.
We are proud of the work being done on the ranch to not only create a healthier forest ecosystem, but to help build a more fire-wise and water-wise landscape that benefits our entire community.
A huge thank you to our incredible partners who continue to make this work possible: Larimer Conservation District, Peaks to People, and The Nature Conservancy. Together, collaboration continues to make meaningful conservation possible across the West. ⛰️

06/01/2026

MacGregor Ranch was proud to be part of a video project with the Forest Service and NoCo Fireshed focused on educating and connecting Coloradans to the importance of forest health and management.
For this project, we stepped back from the technical side of forestry to focus instead on lived experiences, community stories, and how proactive forest management plays an important role in protecting the places we call home.
We’re excited for the opportunity to help share these perspectives and can’t wait to share the final cut when it’s released! 🎬🎥🌲

05/25/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎓
We are especially proud to recognize Brinley and Matthias for being outstanding examples to their peers and community. Through their hard work, character, and dedication, they have each been awarded a $5,000 scholarship to support their continued education at their respective schools.
We can’t wait to see all that these young leaders accomplish in the future. Congratulations and best wishes on the road ahead!

04/28/2026

🌲 This is what summer should look like!
Rugged Research Forest Explorers Camp is coming to MacGregor Ranch July 13–17!
Give your kids a week of muddy boots, creek exploring, bug catching, and hands-on discovery all while learning how nature, wildlife, and agriculture work together in a real landscape. 🌿💧🐞
This isn’t a classroom, it’s a full-on outdoor experience designed to spark curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong connection to the natural world.
🌄 Spots are limited! Sign up now and let the adventure begin!
https://pci.jotform.com/form/260254981261154

04/20/2026

We’re grateful to Front Range Community College for once again choosing MacGregor Ranch as the site for their outdoor field and lab day! It’s always inspiring to spend time with students from their forestry, wildlife, and natural resources program. These young people bringing curiosity, energy, and a real passion for conservation. We’re proud to be a place where learning and the land come together. 🌲🦌🏔️

04/07/2026

MacGregor Beef is sold out for 2026. Order Now for 2027! 🥩🐄
https://www.macgregorranch.org/grass-fed-beef
Thank you to everyone who reserved beef this year and continues to support the ranch. Our cattle live the good life here at MacGregor Ranch, grazing mountain pastures, enjoying fresh air, open space, and the care that comes from our amazing team and their thoughtful stewardship.
A big shoutout to our foreman, Luke Marshall, whose careful herd management and feeding program helped increase our average hanging weights for orders by 28% this past year; bringing even more high-quality MacGregor Beef to each customer.
Missed out this year? Don’t worry! We are taking orders now for 2027. Be ready, spots fill quickly!
Thank you for supporting local ranching and MacGregor Ranch! 🐂

04/02/2026

Today we celebrate the birthday of Muriel Lurilla MacGregor, born April 2, 1904, in Denver. 🎉
Although she was born in the city, Muriel spent most of her life at the MacGregor family ranch home in Black Canyon, where her dedication and determination helped shape the future of the ranch.
Muriel was remarkably intelligent and highly educated for a woman of her time. She earned multiple degrees from several institutions, including mathematics from Colorado College, history from the University of Colorado, and a law degree from the University of Denver. 📚
Her education and grit played a critical role in preserving the family ranch and ensuring it would be protected for generations to come.
You can step into Muriel’s world this summer by touring the historic MacGregor Ranch home where she lived and worked. Book your tour today and discover the story of the woman who helped save the ranch. Open June 1.
https://www.macgregorranch.org/book-online

03/24/2026

🌲 Adventure awaits at MacGregor Ranch this summer!

The Rugged Research Forest Explorers Camp is coming July 13–17, and it’s the perfect opportunity for kids ages 7–12to explore nature in a whole new way. Campers will spend their mornings discovering ecosystems, wildlife, and the important connections between agriculture, land stewardship, and wildlife through hands-on outdoor exploration.
With small groups and experienced educators, kids will build curiosity, confidence, and a deeper understanding of how people, wildlife, and the natural landscape interact while exploring the beautiful environment of MacGregor Ranch. https://www.ruggedresearchnoco.org/summer-camp

🌿 Spots are limited! Sign up now to reserve your child’s place for this unforgettable week of outdoor discovery! https://pci.jotform.com/form/260254981261154

03/16/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to spend time this summer? Come volunteer at the MacGregor Ranch Museum as a docent and help bring Estes Park history to life! https://www.macgregorranch.org/volunteer
Docents guide one or two hour tours through the original MacGregor home, barns, and outbuildings while sharing the stories of the family, major Estes Park figures, and the ranch’s long legacy in the Black Canyon. It’s a great way to meet visitors from around the country while spending time in one of the most beautiful places in Estes Park.

Perks of volunteering include:
Sharing local history with curious visitors
Enjoying views of the amazing Black Canyon
Taking a stroll through the historic MacGregor Garden
Being part of a community that helps preserve this special place

No expert knowledge required, just an interest in history, and a love for the ranch. We will train and provide the history you need to know!

Help us keep the stories of MacGregor Ranch alive. Visit https://www.macgregorranch.org/volunteer become a volunteer! 🐓🐎🌲

03/04/2026

Today we celebrate the birthday of Alexander Quiner MacGregor, born March 3, 1846. 🎉
A true mountain pioneer, Alexander helped shape the early history of Estes Park through grit, ingenuity, and a deep respect for the land. From logging the rugged hillsides that would become MacGregor Ranch to building a hydropower sawmill along Black Canyon Creek, his work laid the foundation for one of Colorado’s most enduring homesteads.
His story even connects to American frontier legend Laura Ingalls Wilder, reminding us how intertwined the lives of early settlers truly were. And like many mountain pioneers, Alexander understood firsthand the raw power, and danger, of Colorado’s high country, including the ever-present threat of lightning in the mountains.
Want to hear the full story? ⚡🌲�Book your summer historic tour at MacGregor Ranch and step into the world of early logging, hydropower innovation, and frontier resilience.
Reserve your spot today and experience the history where it actually happened!
MacGregorRanch.org/book-online

Address

180 MacGregor Lane
Estes Park, CO
80517

Telephone

(970) 586-3749

Website

http://macgregorranch.org/

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