This is the time of year in Winter Park, CO when I remember why I live here year round! Cool, clear days and even cooler nights! 65 miles away in downtown Denver, they are going on 7 days of 90+ degree weather. I-70 out of Denver will be jam-packed this Friday night with city folk, rushing up to take a few days off from the heat and enjoy [...]

If you didn't believe the self proclaimed title years before, believe it now! It seems that mountain biking in Grand County is becoming a bigger sport and spectator event every summer. We are currently in the midst of the [...]

Get out there and explore some of the great hiking in Grand County. It's a great way to check out some of the natural beauty of Winter Park and the surrounding area, plus it's just good for the soul!! Here are some important tips to rememberbefore you head out: 1. [...]

As of July 6, 2010 there are a total of 39 active, 8 sold and 12 pended Bank Owned Properties in the Winter Park, Granby and Grand Lake areas. The summary for each are as follows: Winter Park Area Listings: 9 Active - One lot in Pole Creek Timbers listed for $250k. One home in Tabernash price reduced to $799,000. 3 townhomes in Lakota, two [...]

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 Car Quest, First Class Automotive across from [...]

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 Bill's Auto located around the corner from Car Quest, First Class Automotive across from [...]

First off I want to say “Kudos” to Jennifer Brewster, Peter Gach and my 5 year old Jakob Riemenschneider” for their great support this Saturday at the Habitat Hobble. They volunteered their time to hand out water and Gatorade to the runners/walkers/joggers that took time at 9am on Saturday to do the Habitat Hobble to raise money for [...]

If anyone is interested in finding out more about what options there are inGrand County for recycling don't be fooled there are many. A new group Grand Resource & Recycle Coalition which was formed around 8 months ago is trying to put the word out. If you have any questions Jean Wolter or Katie Riemenschneider would be happy to assist they [...]

Looking for some fun DAY activities? Visit the Winter Park Resort for alpine slide, mini golf, human maze, outdoor climbing wall and much more. Now you can buy a Summer Season Pass for $99 (child 12 and under) or $219 (adult 13 and over). So get out this summer and enjoy the beauty that is Grand County!