Kick your Bag Habit Contest Update! - by Jean Wolter

There is only one month left in the CAST, (Colorado Association of Ski Towns), Kick your Bag Habit Contest, an effort to reduce the use of Plastic Bags in Mountain Communities. The towns of Granby, Fraser and Winter Park, currently in third place, are making a valiant effort and have reduc...
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Are we close to the end of the Mountain Pine Beetle outbreak in Grand County? - by Regis Dahl

Mountain Pine Beetles are the most important insect pest of Colorado’s pine forest – beetles often kill a large number of trees during outbreaks. Our forests in Grand County are crowded & old (at the end of their life cycle) and have had drought conditions in the past ten years.  This ...
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Crankworx Colorado 2009 in Winter Park - by Dan Harper

Crankworx Colorado is one of the largest gravity-fueled mountain bike festivals in the United States. Come up and check out the action for FREE*!! During four intense days, spectators are awed by some of the world’s best mountain bike athletes battling it out for over $35,000 in prizes. So...
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The Moose’s Fishing Hole in the Fraser Valley - by Ron Owens

Craig loves to fish.  He cherishes quiet moments spent alone next to a favorite fishing hole.  Like all anglers he relishes the challenge of catching a wily opponent.  He had looked forward all week to his Sunday morning fishing trip along the Fraser River.  The morning arrived just about as ...
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Did you know? - Facts about Grand County - by Peter Gach

This is the final leg of Grand County's border to the north and west. At the intersection of HWY 40 (at Muddy Pass and on the way to Steamboat Springs) and Hwy 14 (which goes towards Walden), The Rabbit Ears Range meanders east and northeast towards the Summer Range, encompassing around Rocky Mo...
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Top 10 Do's and Don'ts to increase your Credit Score - by Jean Wolter

If you are hoping to obtain credit in the near future follow these guidelines to increase your FICO score: 1. Don’t apply for a new credit card of ANY kind. 2. Don’t pay off any collections or charge offs. 3. Don’t close credit card accounts. 4. Don’t max out or over charge cred...
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High-Note Thursdays in Winter Park - by Dan Harper

There are many reasons to love summer in Winter Park, one of my favorites is High-Note Thursdays at Hideaway Park. Starting July 2nd and running through August 20th every Thursday from 6:00-8:00pm a different band plays in Hideaway Park. The music is as diverse as our town, including everyth...
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The smallest visitor to Grand County - by Sylvia Hensely

I look forward to the hummingbirds’ first visit to my feeder every summer. Most hummingbirds winter in Mexico then journey to northern United States. The hummingbird migration is trigged by a hormonal change within their bodies which is caused by the changes of length in daylight. To prepare for...
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A New Way to Ride, Downhill Mountain Biking in Winter Park - by Dan Harper

Many people love the satisfaction of riding miles after leg burning miles uphill on their mountain bikes. It's the sense of accomplishment and workout that draw many people to mountain biking. Others like myself suffer through the screaming legs and burning lungs for one simple reason to rea...
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Return of the handyman in Grand County - by Mike Periolat

Just 6-12 months ago, getting a call back from a contractor to do a small job was almost as impossible as predicting Britney’s Spears weight. But, those days are gone….call any contractor and they are sure to get back to you within hours. There are some great contractors in the Winter Park/G...
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