Grand County Life - Local Look

Take Advantage of Local Options for Thanksgiving Dinner

 Thanksgiving Dinner Made Easy: Skip the Kitchen and Enjoy Local Favorites Serving up Traditional Meals this Year!

Whether you're visiting or call the Fraser Valley home, Thanksgiving week has so much to offer if you find yourself in Grand County for the laid-back holiday. With the both Winter Park Resort and Granby Ranch open and in full swing, tubing and sledding hills ready to welcome guests, and (hopefully!) enough snow on the ground to get out for a cross-country ski or snowmobile ride, there are a wealth of opportunities to play outside and appreciate the beauty of the mountains. And events like the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot, Cooper Creek Square's Celebration of Lights, Winter Park Resort's Holiday Tree Lighting, Granby's Parade of Lights…

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Explore Fraser on Two Wheels: Take Advantage of the New Fraser Bike Park!

Check out Fraser Valley's Newest Addition: The Fraser Bike Park is Ready to Ride! 

If you've driven through Fraser lately, you've likely noticed an influx of dirt, heavy equipment, and activity near the Lion’s Ponds east of Highway 40. Crews have been hard at work all summer and into fall to bring the Town of Fraser's long-awaited vision to life - the new Fraser Bike Park is in the home stretch of completion and just recently celebrated the soft opening of the asphalt pump track!

With over 600 miles of cross-country trails, Trestle Bike Park's world-class downhill biking, and plenty of gravel riding opportunities, the Winter Park area is a biking mecca. So an innovative, all ages and abilities bike park is a natural addition to our…

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Local Look: Idlewild Custom Home Care

Home Ownership Simplified: Idlewild Custom Home Care Gives a Whole New Meaning to "Living the Mountain Dream"

Living in the mountains really is the dream: snow-capped peaks outside your window, trails calling your name, fresh air that makes it easy to breathe a little deeper and relax in your alpine oasis. But as any homeowner knows, even the dream comes with its less-than-glamorous side: maintenance lists, repairs, scheduling services, stocking the fridge - all those little things that quietly eat up your time and potentially keep you from enjoying your mountain home as much as you'd envisioned.

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just show up, settle in, and get straight to the good part (skiing, hiking, or just curling up by the fire) without…

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Local Look: Howling Moon Sauna

Howling Moon Sauna Brings the Heat to Winter Park and Fraser: A New Way to Unwind in Grand County

If you're lucky enough to call Grand County home (or dreaming of putting down roots in our little slice of mountain paradise), you already know that getting outside and recharging post-adventure is part of the mountain lifestyle. Whether you're earning your turns on a powder day, exploring the backcountry on a snowmobile, riding through the woods on a sleigh, taking advantage of the three lakes region, hopping on the river, playing a round at one of our world-class golf courses, fishing our mountain lakes and rivers, camping, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, or taking advantage of your outdoor adventure of choice, you'll be ready to unwind after a…

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Local Look: Landscaping Services in Grand County

Get to Know Local Landscaping Services and Create Your Dream Outdoor Space!

Whether you're putting the finishing touches on your new construction or ready to transform your existing outdoor space, you'll want to be in-the-know around local landscaping services. From full-scale design-to-finish services to small-scale plantscaping, our landscapers in the Winter Park area are your resource for high country plants, hardscapes, irrigation, lighting, and more. I recognize it can be hard to navigate the (seemingly endless) online search, so I've put together some of our best local landscape providers for you. 

Grand County Landscaping

When I'm looking for a landscape service, Grand County Landscaping is always at the top of my list. Long-time…

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A Mountain Living Game-Changer: Winter Park's Town Gondola Project Approved

From Main Street to the Mountain: Winter Park's Town-to-Resort Gondola Moves Forward 

It's easy to see why Winter Park’s prime location (a quick drive from Denver and nestled in the stunning Fraser Valley) makes it an ideal place to call home as well as a favorite for Front Range skiers and vacationers looking for a mountain getaway close to the airport. And if you’ve spent any time here lately, you know the secret’s out: Winter Park is one of the best places to ski (and recreate in all seasons) in Colorado and the country! With all the growth in all the places, our cozy mountain town has held onto its small-town charm and that “get-away-from-it-all” feeling despite an understandable surge in popularity.

Our community is partnering with Winter…

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A Taste of Summer: Explore Dining Options in Grand Lake

From Food Trucks to Fine Dining to Sweet Treats on the Boardwalk, Grand Lake Has It All! 

While Grand Lake brings plenty of winter wonderland fun (think Winter Carnivals, skijoring, Pond Hockey Classics, ice fishing, snowmobiling, and more!), it can feel like the whole town comes out of hibernation with new life breathed into it each summer as the waterfront opens, restaurants and shops extend their hours, the Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre kicks off summer shows, days get longer, and the hot summer mountain sun graces us with the warmth we've been looking forward to all winter long.

The Grand Lake summer vibe is unquestionably charming - the perfect mix of laid-back sunny days, rustic cabin-in-the-woods aesthetic, wildlife around every…

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Celebrate Easter in Grand County: Your Guide to Local Egg Hunts and Easter Brunch!

Snowy Egg Hunts + Prime Brunch Spots Make it Easy to Enjoy Easter in the Mountains! 

With our spring melt fully underway, we're soaking in the sunshine and warmer weather while taking full advantage of spring skiing and a more laid-back pace here in Grand County. Town has quieted down a bit after the spring break season, weekend events at Winter Park Resort are in full swing, and we're all embracing sunny après ski on the patio. The Easter season is another signal of the beauty of spring! I love how our community goes big for all holidays and offers free local events all year long, Easter being no exception. Easter in the Winter Park area brings a new meaning to the term "snow bunny" with snow egg hunts followed by cozy brunches. If you'll be in…

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Top 5 Spring Après Ski Spots in Winter Park

Après Ski in WP: Pull Up a Chair and Soak Up the Sun on a Patio this Spring! 

It can feel like everyone comes out of hibernation when warmer weather and longer days grace the mountains each year! Instead of curling up by the fire with a puzzle, good book, glass of wine, or cup of hot tea after a day at the mountain, enjoying après ski outside on a sunny patio brings those spring skiing vibes we've been waiting for all winter. Don't get me wrong - I love taking advantage of the mid-winter snows and prime conditions at the mountain, but there is something just magical that happens when the temperatures tick up and we turn back the clocks every spring. The lost hour of sleep is well worth the exchange for that extra hour of sunshine each day. 

And…

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Local Look: Sleigh Rides

Soak in Grand County's Winter Wonderland on a Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride

There's nothing like a horse-drawn sleigh ride complete with jingling bells to get you in the holiday spirit! It is a truly magical and festive experience - a unique way to take advantage of this winter wonderland we call home. Snuggle in under warm wool blankets as you tour through pristine alpine meadows and woodlands, drift through crisp pine-scented air, and soak in the beauty of the mountain scenery as snow blankets the ground. Most rides end with hot chocolate around the outdoor fire when you return to the stables, a quintessential way to  wrap up the winter fun. We love this family-friendly option for enjoying the snow at a different pace! 

And it isn't just a holiday…

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