Flying W Ranch

The Flying W Ranch is a working mountain cattle ranch, and since 1953, a tourism and entertainment venue in the foothills of Colorado Springs, Colorado. From May to October, the ranch features outdoor chuckwagon suppers typical of those served on cattle drives, and western style living history areas. After burning in the Waldo Canyon Fire in 2012, the owners are rebuilding the Ranch and reopening the Chuckwagon Supper for the 2020 season, with its first dinner and show on May 21, 2020.

Flying W Ranch
Flying W Ranch, from the Outdoor Eating Area. On the right is the outdoor stage, to the left is the indoor Facility.
General information
StatusOpened, partially under reconstruction
TypeRestaurant, Working mountain cattle ranch
Address3330 Chuckwagon Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Town or cityColorado Springs, Colorado
CountryUnited States
OpenedJuly 10, 2020
DestroyedJune 26, 2012

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References

  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-07-23. Retrieved 2008-08-26.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "WALDO CANYON FIRE: Shelters have room for evacuees". The Gazette. June 26, 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
  3. Laden, Rich (June 26, 2012). "WALDO CANYON FIRE: Flying W Ranch burns to ground". The Gazette. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
  4. Anleu, Billie Stanton (May 13, 2017). "Flying W Ranch working to reopen after fire, flood damage". The Gazette via Associated Press. The Coloradoan. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
  5. http://www.flyingw.com/ Flying W Ranch home page
  6. https://gazette.com/news/flying-w-ranch-to-soar-once-more-in-colorado-springs/article_9f0b2030-8229-11e9-84ab-735f12455901.html

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