Don't miss the final Farmer's Market and Oktoberfest Celebration in Granby. Today, October 2, 2009, 3pm to 9:30pm, located on Main Street in Granby Come and kick up your hills and enjoy the music of Tanzkapett and Claddagh. Tanzkapette will be playing from 3-6pm and Claddagh performs between 6:30-9:30pm. Save your appetite and enjoy all the [...]

Bring your recycling to Ace Hardware in Granby this Saturday, October 3rd. Recycling Services will be available from 10 am to 2 pm. Valley Recycling and Disposal, and Curbside Recycling have very kindly offered their services on this day, and will be available with bins to take your recycling. Although this is a free event, we are asking [...]

Although it may be hard for some to believe, we at Real Estate of Winter Park, do know how to have some fun!! Last Thursday night was the Grand County Installation Banquet held at Granby Ranch. That probably does not sound like that much fun, but what made it fun was that this year there was atheme...... Flower children of the 60's. As you [...]

Many people were disappointed to find out that the ski train that offered round trip travel between Denver and the Winter Park Resort had been sold and literally moved to another location in Canada after 69 years in operation. It has been announced that Chicago-based operator Iowa Pacific Holdings wants to take over the service. Union [...]

Well it's always a guess when we will have the first snowfall, but not anymore. We had our first taste of winter today. With temps around 32, it was a day to stay in bed and drink hot chocolate while you watch the first snow flakes of the year touch down and cover the ground. The one positive thing..... ski season is on it's way!

The Fraser Valley Rec Center has released the fee schedule for it's tentative December opening. The opening of the new rec center is very exciting event for the county residents and visitors alike. District residents Infant/toddler (0 to 2 years) - all passes free Child (3-9 years)- Daily fee $5 Youth (10-17 years) - Daily fee $5; 20-visit [...]

Real Estate of Winter Park was the proud sponsor of the Doggie Drag, a 2k and 5k race, last weekend. The Doggie Drag is an annual event which was held this year at Grand Park located west of Hwy 40 between Fraser and Winter Park. The proceeds from the event go to [...]

Downhill mountian biking is by far one of the most fun activities you can do in the summer months at the Winter Park Resort. The one draw back is the cost of owning your own bike. Most downhill rigs start at a bit over $2,000 and can go up to well over $5,000. However if you've ever wanted to own your own rig, now is the time. The [...]

Julie's blog from a few days ago was so true! It's happening!!! Here is a picture I took just down from my house located in Innsbruck-Val Moritz, which is located about 15 miles North of Winter Park. The first changing Aspen of the season! It's happening!!!!

I have a serious dilemma. I have an old reliable SUV that has become a part of my family. But she's eleven years old, has 180,000 miles on her and gets terrible gas mileage. When the feds came up with their Cash for Clunkers Program' (C.A.R.S) they must have had her in mind. If I'm lucky she gets 13-15 mpg combined city and highway driving. [...]