Found 22 blog entries tagged as Granby Ranch.

Powder Days, Sunshine, Live Music, and Themed Events Make April at Winter Park Resort a Month-Long Party! 

April showers and May flowers might signal spring in most places, but here in Winter Park, spring brings powder days, bluebird skies, snow "beaches," sunny patios, and a calendar full of events to celebrate the ski season and warmer weather. We shed the layers and embrace the climbing temperatures every spring - early morning skins up the Jane might have us in a t-shirt by the time we reach The Olympia, and the sun is still shining on that last chair that drops us off for a final run down a soft line to our favorite après deck. 

With spring break winding down and town a little quieter, we get to experience the the best of spring each April…

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Celebrate Valentine's Day in the Mountains: Top 10 Date Ideas

February in the mountains is a beautiful amalgamation of the thick of winter and the coming spring. Snow still blankets the ground while temperatures are heating up, making it an ideal time to take advantage of all the opportunities the snow brings. The abundance of winter adventure makes it easy to get creative with your Valentine's Day, coupling an outdoor adventure, day at the spa, or local experience with a decadent, cozy dinner out.  Whether you're looking for high adventure or a relaxing indulgence, the Winter Park area has it all and more. 

1. TAKE A HOT AIR BALLOON TOUR

There's something undeniably romantic about floating above the Fraser Valley with spectacular views of…

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Embrace the Adventure with a Wealth of Midwinter Events this Snowy Season

Our winter wonderland is at its peak in the midwinter months! The snow and lower temps have settled in for the season, making it easy to take advantage of all the winter adventure available here in Grand County. Whether you're snowmobiling, exploring on cross-country skis, ice fishing, earning your turns, backcountry skiing, or taking advantage of downhill adventures at Winter Park Resort and Granby Ranch, opportunities to enjoy our majestic Rocky Mountains are abundant. Add in a calendar full of local events, and you have even more options for embracing winter in the mountains! 

THREE LAKES ICE FISHING CONTEST: JANUARY 24 - 26

The longest running ice-fishing contest in…

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Celebrate the Holidays in the Mountains with 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 events (many free and family-friendly) 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: WINTER WONDERLAND, REINDEER + HOLIDAY DRONE SHOWS

SATURDAYS, DECEMBER 14th and 21st: 11am - 5:30pm

Head to the Village at the base of Winter Park Resort for their Winter Wonderland event on December 14th, complete with hot cocoa, photos with Santa, cookie…

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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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Planning a Stress-free Thanksgiving Dinner? Dine-In or Order To-Go at One of Our Local Favorites!

Whether you're visiting or call the Fraser Valley your home, Thanksgiving week has so much to offer if you find yourself in Grand County for the laid-back holiday. With the ski area open and in full swing, tubing and sledding hills ready to welcome guests, and enough snow on the ground to get out for a cross-country ski or snowmobile ride, opportunities to play outside are around every corner. Events like the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot, Cooper Creek Square Celebration of Lights, Winter Park Resort's Holiday Tree Lighting, Granby's Parade of Lights and Christmas Tree Lighting, and Grand Lake's Annual Tree Lighting give off those festive vibes as…

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The Grand Nordic Club Promotes Nordic Skiing with Resources, Education, Programs + More

Outdoor enthusiasts are the heartbeat of Grand County, and the Grand Nordic Club is the epitome of a grassroots, share-what-you-love organization that promotes outdoor recreation here in the Winter Park area. Nordic skiing in the Rocky Mountains for recreation dates back over a century - early settlers in the Fraser Valley began cross-country skiing for sport in the early 1900s, taking advantage of the copious amounts of snow that fall on our beautiful valley all winter long. 

The glue that binds the Grand County Nordic skiing community together had its inception in 1993. The Grand Nordic Club was founded to serve our community and promote Nordic skiing by…

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Grand Kids Learning Center Provides Childcare to Children 8 Weeks to 6 Years in Fraser + Granby with Plans to Expand

Driving questions for so many considering raising a family in Grand County are around childcare: What are the early education options? How available are they? While we have several high-quality early childhood care centers, Grand Kids Learning Center is one of the longest-standing early childhood care non-profit organizations here in the Fraser Valley. Currently serving 82 children each day at locations in both Fraser and Granby, GKLC is committed to investing in and creating opportunities for young children and their families in our community. 

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Grand Kids embraces the mountain lifestyle, encouraging activity and…

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Granby Ranch's Master-Planned Community Offers Family-Friendly Resort Living and a Multitude of Property Types with Access to It All Right in the Heart of Grand County

Nestled in the heart of Grand County, Granby Ranch is a carefully planned, family-oriented community of nearly 5,000 acres that surround Granby Ranch Resort. The Fraser River meanders through the valley while the backdrop of Rocky Mountain National Park and Indian Peaks Wilderness gives views for days. Its rolling grasslands, forested peaks, and trout-filled waters make living in the small but amenity-packed community ideal. 

It's the only community in Grand County that is built around year-round resort living with a family-centered vision. Downhill skiing, cross-country skiing,…

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Summer is in Full Swing, and the Events Keep Coming! 

It is officially summertime - prime time for outdoor adventure here in Grand County! Whether you're hiking, biking, fishing, boating, camping, golfing, or simply basking in the sheer beauty of our slice of the Rocky Mountains this time of year, we really don't think life gets much better than summer in the mountains. And we still have a jam-packed summer event schedule of festivals, concerts, races, and more to make your mountain summer even better! 

July 13: Grand Lake Folk Festival

Two days after they take the stage as headliners at Red Rocks, Trampled by Turtles is playing the Grand Lake Folk Festival. Joined by Josiah and the Bonnevilles along with Clay Street Unit, the folk festival…

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