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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

Remembering The Ranch




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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...




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