Recyling Day at Car Quest in Granby on July 3rd - by Katie Riemenschneider

Car Quest in Granby (across from Alpine Lumber) is hosting a recycling day this Saturday, July 3rd from 9am to 1pm.  They will be accepting car/truck batteries, scrap metal, plastic, paper and cardboard. If you have auto oil you can take it anytime to Bills auto located around the corner from ...
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Thank You Town of Fraser - by Julie White

Every year the Town of Fraser gives away free saplings to anyone who owns property within the town limits with the stipulation that the trees must be planted in the town boundaries of course.  So I received two aspen trees and two choke cherry trees the other week.  I put them in pots right now...
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June 25-27th - 8th Annual Blues From the Top Festival - by Jennifer Brewster

Mark your calendars!!  June 25-27 the 8th Annual Blues From the Top Festival at Hideaway Village in down town Winter Park.  This is a really fun weekend in the Mountains.  Real Estate of Winter Park is one of the main sponsors of the event.  We can get you discounted tickets and will have our bo...
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Mountain Thunderstorms in Winter Park – by Sylvia Hensley

We are all ready to begin enjoying the outdoor activities in Winter Park, but one thing to prepare for our afternoon thunder storms.   Here are a few tips for safety in the thunderstorm season:   It is usually best to start your activity early to mid afternoon but s...
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Like Grand County, But Not Sure Where You Want To Live? By Julie White

Do you like Grand County?  Are you looking to buy something here, but are not sure where exactly you want to be? Whether your looking to move here permanently or looking for a vacation home - both are mainly decided on what recreational activities you and your family are into.  Flow chart...
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Summer in Winter Park is just around the corner - by Shanna Lalley

Although it isn’t looking like summer in Winter Park it is just around the corner and I can’t wait!  Like a lot of locals, I moved here for the skiing but summers have become my favorite season in Grand County.  There is so much to do and so little time.  Golf season starts May 15th at Pole...
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Spring Fever - By Sylvia Hensley

It happens to me every year. I find myself wanting to see something green or perhaps a blooming daffodil.  It comes when the days get longer and the temperature starts to climb.  A restlessness and desire to break away.  If you, like me, have any of these symptoms you may be infected with “Sp...
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Here we are into April - by Peter Gach

Here we are into April, about two weeks away (the 18th) from the resort closing and halting the lifts.  With recent warm weather, people are preparing for their Spring and Summer activities by tuning their mountain and road bikes, dirt motorcycles and yes, over the road motorcycles. Fortunately,...
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Why do I even wash my car? by Mike Periolat

It's that time of year again - MUD SEASON in the Fraser Valley!  Mud Season officially starts on St. Patrick's Day (or within a couple days) and lasts for about a year... yes, about a year.  Confused?  I was confused for the first 5 years of living in Winter Park, but now I see as clearly as my f...
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The Real Estate of Winter Park Report - by Julie White

We have just finished The Real Estate of Winter Park Report on Grand County Real Estate Trends - this is a great informational report that outlines the real estate market trends by towns in Grand County from 2005-2009.  Each page reports the average sales prices, number of sales, average days on...
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