Found 3 blog entries tagged as Fraser River Trail.

Explore Miles of Groomed and Single-Track Trails on Skate and Classic Skis Throughout Grand County's Rocky Mountains!

Cross-country skiing, also known as Nordic skiing, has deep roots in Grand County. Early settlers in the area used what many now refer to as "skinny skis" for transportation in the long winter months but soon developed a love of exploring the Rocky Mountains on skis, with reports of cross-country skiing for recreation dating back to the late 1800s. Hot Sulphur Spring's first Winter Carnival in 1911 included cross-country skiing as an event and marked what many deemed the beginning of the ski industry in Colorado. 

It's easy to see why Nordic skiing grew from simply a means of transport to a beloved pastime. If you're looking to…

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Embrace Summer in the Mountains with Some of Our Favorite Grand County Date Nights!

Dinner and a movie is a tried and true date night - our small towns have plenty of amazing options for dinner and even a movie theater. But the outdoor adventures and unique opportunities here in Grand County make it easy to get creative with a night out, especially in the summer. We've put together a few of our favorites to help you spice things up or really impress on that first date! 

FRASER RIVER TRAIL TO WINTER PARK RESORT

Take an easy ride or stroll on the paved Fraser River Trail from downtown Winter Park to Winter Park Resort. The gentle, rolling trail weaves along the Fraser River through thick forested areas and the Idlewild Campground. When you make…

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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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