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About McGraw Ranch Memories

Welcome to McGraw Ranch Memories....a nostalgic look at that incredible place which will live in our hearts forever. McGraw Ranch closed its doors to guests many years ago, but thanks to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the National Park Service, the Colorado Historical Society and others, it has been beautifully restored. Today it is owned by the National Park Service and is used as a research facility. Although only approved research personnel may stay there, the Ranch is also the trailhead for the Cow Creek Hiking Trail, so you can park on the property and walk among the buildings as you start your hike through a beautiful part of Rocky Mountain National Park. We'll add more to this website as we get it, so send us your story and pictures!

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Staying In Estes Park "The McGraw Way"

Staying In Estes Park "The McGraw Way"
Click on the photo to visit Jay and Fran McGraw Grooters' Alpine Trailridge Inn

McGraw Ranch Poetry

McGraw Ranch Poetry
Check out Jay Grooters' book of poetry, which includes great poems about life at the Ranch. Click on the book to visit Jay's website and read the poems online. You can also order the book through this site!

The Story of the McGraw Ranch

The Story of the McGraw Ranch
by Henry F. Pedersen, Jr.

Another Estes Park Landmark

Another Estes Park Landmark
Click on the photo to visit/support the Historic Park Theatre

Be A Passionate Preservationist!

Anyone can help when it comes to historic preservation! Whether it's $10 or $10,000...... Writing a letter to the editor in support....or doing an on-air interview...There's nothing too big or too small, and whatever you give or do will make a difference.

Click on the photos below to see how you can be a part of history.... Thank you!

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Rocky Mountain Nature Association

Rocky Mountain Nature Association
Click on this photo to be a part of this amazing effort. * Please note, donations to the Rocky Mtn Heritage Fund help with preservation needs like McGraw Ranch. Thanks!

National Trust For Historic Preservation

National Trust For Historic Preservation
Click on this photo to join or make a donation. Learn more about the country's "Most Endangered" historic sites...

Colorado Historical Society

Colorado Historical Society
Click on this photo to learn more and help preserve Colorado.

Do You Have A Passion For Preservation?

Do You Have A Passion For Preservation?
Click On The Photo Above To Learn More

Ruth McGraw (1916-2010)

Our condolences to the McGraw family  You may leave a comment on this post by clicking on the post title.  For the obituary and link to the online guestbook, click here.

Remembering The Ranch




DOUBLE CLICK ANY IMAGE TO ENLARGE FOR BETTER VIEWING!


Welcome to the Ranch!
Well....not really......
but this is a place we can relive our wonderful memories
of the McGraw Ranch in Estes Park, Colorado
and the McGraw family, who welcomed us into the fold each summer.
It's also the site to learn more about the Ranch's current life and how you can still be a part of it!


Inside covers of brochure
Rate cards from 1969 and 1970


Haven't been back to the Rocky Mountains in awhile?  Before you continue your journey to the McGraw Ranch, take a moment to watch this amazing video from the Rocky Mountain Nature Association.  Another video from the National Trust for Historic Preservation is coming soon...




Restoring The Ranch


I simply cannot say enough about the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Rocky Mountain Nature Association/Rocky Mountain National Park Fund and the work they did on restoring the Ranch, with support by the Colorado Historical Society, the Gates Foundation and many more.

These groups are non-profits and below the pictures from their websites
 you will find links that will tell you more. 

Also, be sure to check out the links on the side bar that will tell you the story of the Ranch between the time the McGraws sold it and the National Park Service acquired it.

Visit the pages below to see what is going on at the Ranch/Research Center today!
http://www.nps.gov/romo/parkmgmt/research.htm
http://www.nps.gov/romo/supportyourpark/index.htm

Click on the photos to enlarge them for the best "view!"

Before
Photo from Colorado Historical Society website

After
Photo from The National Trust for Historic Preservation

Photo from the Rocky Mountain National Park Association (Photo credit: Yost)
http://www.rmna.org

In the side bar of this website, you will find links to their organizations, with more information and ways to support their efforts. Please consider a donation.....It took a lot of work to bring the ranch to its full glory. (The Rocky Mountain Nature Association's Rocky Mountain Heritage Fund provides resources for maintaining the restored Ranch.)

Click on the map below to see a larger version of the layout of the research facility.  If you are familiar with the Ranch, you will certainly recognize the layout/buildings.  For more information about visiting, please see the side bar.

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