Grand Beginnings Supports Programs, Health, and Education for Young Children

Our small mountain community continually makes investment in our youth a priority. We know that beautiful communities grow and sustain when our young people are supported and given opportunities that promote healthy development and learning. We as a community are all in for ensuring our kids have the resources needed to equip them to live healthy, balanced lives with the potential to pursue their passions. And it all starts with early childhood education.

Among the many benefits, children who participate in early childhood programs grow up to be healthier - both physically and mentally - and better educated, with higher-paying jobs and lower rates of…

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Winter Adventures: Tubing + Sledding from Winter Park to Grand Lake

There's no question we live in a year-round playground, but this time of year makes it clear why the Winter Park area gets its name from all the snowy-season outdoor fun to be had here in Grand County. Big winter storms followed by crisp, bluebird days highlight the sheer beauty of the Rocky Mountains, and we're all ready to get outside and play in the snow! Opportunities for winter adventure abound: whether you're skiing or riding one of our world class resorts, hitting the trails on cross-country skis, snowmobiling through the backcountry, ice fishing on the three lakes, or tubing down a mountainside, it's hard not to enjoy a day well spent in the mountains of Grand County. 

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Celebrate the Holidays in the Mountains with a Full Calendar of Festive Local Events

Blankets of snow, twinkling lights, smoke drifting out of chimneys, and turning lifts. It really doesn't get much more magical than experiencing the holidays in our little winter wonderland. The month of December brings a calendar full of free, family-friendly events here in Grand County. From Winter Park to Grand Lake, you're sure to find an event to get you in the holiday spirit!  

WINTER PARK RESORT: REINDEER IN THE VILLAGE

SUNDAYS, DECEMBER 10th and 17th: 11am-5pm

Reindeer in real life?! Winter Park Resort is bringing the Christmas magic this year. Two of Santa's reindeer will be in the Village at Winter Park Resort for back-to-back weekends this…

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Old Town Winter Park: A Hidden Gem with Old-School Ski Town Charm and Prime Access to Winter Park Resort 

Nestled at the base of Winter Park Resort along the Fraser River, Old Town Winter Park might just be the neighborhood you never knew existed. You can ski Winter Park hundreds of times and take advantage of the dining and shopping in downtown Winter Park yet still miss this quaint little community with old-school ski town vibes. 

Old Town Winter Park was one of the two small settlements that later become the official Town of Winter Park. Established to facilitate the construction of the Moffat Tunnel in the early 1920s, its only inhabitants were builders of the Moffat Tunnel, miners, and loggers. Hideaway Park was settled shortly…

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Updated Zephyr Mountain Lodge Condo! 


Experience Unbeatable Comfort in this Updated 1-bedroom Condo at Zephyr Mountain Lodge This upgraded 1-bedroom condo at Zephyr Mountain Lodge is the ultimate ski retreat. With freshly painted walls, new flooring, furniture, and bathroom upgrades, this ski condo is perfect for a luxurious stay. Enjoy underground parking + two sets of ski lockers. The updated kitchen allows you to prepare your own meals or dine at one of the many restaurants in the Village at Winter Park Resort. Relax after a long day of skiing in one of two large hot tubs in the building. The location of this ski condo is unbeatable; it's just a 30-second walk from the Zephyr door to the gondola. HOA dues cover everything but taxes! The condo…

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