Head for higher ground and enjoy breathtaking landscapes and cooler air at Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa in Tabernash, Colo. One of the state’s most beautiful mountain ranch resorts, the 6,000-acre property is named for a rocky protrusion in the nearby peaks, so-called by the Ute and Arapahoe nations following a long-ago battle in which the devil was conquered, but his thumb was left in view to be a reminder of the perils of war. Additions to the original 53-room main lodge and 15 cabins along a rocky ridge include the 35-room High Lonesome Lodge, a wine grotto, Ranch Creek Spa and the Broad Axe Barn for events and meetings (or for receptions for the many weddings held across the ranch). There are plenty of great dining options, including the Ranch House Restaurant & Saloon, Caffé Giocondo, Grotto Suraboza, Volario’s, Heck’s Tavern and the Hallowed Grounds Coffee Shop. Through summer and early fall, activities include mountain biking, fly fishing, hiking, zip lining, horseback riding and stand-up paddle-boarding classes. During winter months, guests can enjoy cross-country skiing, horseback riding in the snow, ice skating, Fatbiking, snowshoeing, snow tubing and Cowpoke Camp for kids. At the spa, treatments for men and women include the Hot River Stone Massage with smooth stones collected from the Colorado River; an Altitude Adjustment Massage with acupressure and hot towels; a Deep Forest Exfoliation with evergreen-infused oil; and the Head-to-Toe Honey Hydration Wrap with local Colorado honey, lavender and sage. Pre- or post-treatment, enjoy a soak in the geothermal-heated outdoor saltwater pool.