The Mack Family Ranch dates to 1883, when John Mack settled on the first homestead in the valley where Craig later came into existence. John Mack came to this country from Germany when he was 15 years old  to escape the German army draft. After trying his luck in Central City and Black Hawk, and after having worked on the railroads, Mack settled on his 160 acre homestead on the Yampa River. Today the ranch is run by John's grandson, Billy E. Mack and his wife Barbara. The ranch retains several historic structures including an original log barn dating to 1883.