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Fall Fun in Grand County: Your Calendar of Festivals and Events

Aspens, Adventure + Activities Abound! From Film Festivals to Oktoberfests to Trail Runs, Here's Everything Worth Marking on Your Fall Calendar

Summer's warm, easygoing days are winding down, but here in Grand County, that just means the best season of the year is about to begin. Every year around this time, I'm reminded all over again why fall in the mountains is my favorite; there's something about it that just feels like magic. Mornings arrive crisp and frosty, the high peaks start catching their first dusting of snow, and the aspens are just showing off with their vibrant gold, orange, and red everywhere you turn. The pace of life eases up too, leaving plenty of room to get outside in the cooler air and soak it all in. It's honestly one of my…

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Ring in the New Year in the Mountains!

Cheers to 2026! How to Celebrate New Year's Eve in Grand County

The holiday season is always magical here in the Winter Park area: snow-capped mountains, festive lights, and a slower rhythm make it easy to get into the holiday spirit. And when it comes to ringing in the New Year, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate! Think fireworks, an outdoor silent disco, light parades on skis, live music, and even a theater performance. Truly, there’s something for everyone. From family-friendly fun to all-night dance parties, I’ve rounded up the best New Year’s Eve events and dinner specials so you don’t have to dig around and can focus on enjoying your time in the mountains. Wherever you are and however you celebrate, I hope you’re able to toast to 2026…

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Neighborhoods + Subdivisions: Sunset Ridge

Sunset Ridge in Tabernash Offers Peaceful Mountain Living in a Secluded Neighborhood of Single-Family Homes with Sweeping Views, a Neighborhood Trail System, Private Fishing Access, and Low HOA Dues

Nestled in the heart of Grand County but off the beaten path, Sunset Ridge in Tabernash is a tucked-away gem. Established in 1972, the quiet, well-treed neighborhood of single-family homes boasts123 spacious lots ranging from around an acre to an acre and a half, most with sweeping views of the Continental Divide, Byers Peak, or Winter Park Resort. Neighborhood roads loop around off Devil’s Thumb Road, creating a no-outlet community and minimizing through traffic. Adding even more to the sense of peace and privacy, a stretch of open ranch land creates a…

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Neighborhoods + Subdivisions: Trailhead Lodges

Trailhead Lodges: the Epitome of Easy Mountain Living with a Prime Riverfront Location in the Heart of Downtown Winter Park 

Trailhead Lodges are in the ideal location for taking advantage of all Winter Park has to offer while having a cozy, convenient, and amenity-packed home base! Out-the-door trail access, across-the-street proximity to Rendezvous Event Center, and a community clubhouse with a year-round heated outdoor pool and hot tub, Trailhead is the perfect community for easy mountain living right in the heart of downtown Winter Park! 

LOCATION

Truly one of the best locations in town, Trailhead Lodges condos are steps away from downtown Winter Park's hub of activity: Hideaway Park + Rendezvous Event Center. Pack a picnic and walk…

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Neighborhoods + Subdivisions: Beaver Village Condominiums

Beaver Village Condos Offer Unbeatable Location and Easy Mountain Living Minutes from Downtown Winter Park and Winter Park Resort 

Quick and easy access to Winter Park Resort is always highly sought-after, and the Beaver Village Condominiums complex just south of downtown Winter Park offers just that. Two miles from Winter Park Resort (easily accessed on The Lift free shuttle) and a quick walk to downtown Winter Park's dining and shopping, a home in Beaver Village brings easy mountain living with the gift of prime location for quick trail and resort access. 

Beaver Village sits on just over 26 acres, surrounded by the Arapaho National Forest. Its three filings comprise 200 units that offer one, two, three, and four-bedroom options, with…

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Neighborhoods + Subdivisions: Moose Run

Moose Run in Fraser Has it All: Large Lots in a Secluded Neighborhood, Sweeping Mountain Views, Out-the-Door Trail Access, and Quick Proximity to Town and Winter Park Resort

Mountain living at its best, Moose Run is a secluded, quiet neighborhood with ample-sized, treed lots surrounded by the Arapaho National Forest and Denver Water Board land. A gem of a location in Fraser with just 40 parcels for single-family homes, out-the-door trail access, unbelievable views, and quick access to town and Winter Park Resort, this is hands-down one of our favorite neighborhoods in the Fraser Valley. 

Lots range from two to four acres with large, healthy trees and abundant springtime wildflowers. Views of the Continental Divide, Byers Peak, and the Indian Peaks…

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Neighborhoods + Subdivisions: Elk Run

Winter Park's Elk Run Boasts Prime Location, Panoramic Views, and Out-the-Door Trail Access

There's no question that living in Winter Park proper has its perks: take advantage of walking distance to the shops and restaurants, pop up to the resort for a few runs, easily hop on The Lift transit system, live in the heart of summer events and festivals, explore miles of out-your-back-door trails, and be on the Front Range in about an hour. Mountain living with easy access to it all? A dream. But if you're looking for that get-away-from-it-all experience, the Elk Run subdivision in Winter Park gives you all the benefits of living in town while sitting just enough above Main Street that you can have that quiet, peaceful mountain oasis (with views that…

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Your Guide to the Selling Process

Thinking About Selling? Get to Know the Ins + Outs of the Process to Streamline Your Sale and Maximize Profit

Whether you're sizing up, sizing down, moving out of town, or cashing in on your mountain real estate investment, you want to get the best return possible on your mountain property. Understanding what to expect and the value of a local realtor in the process before you list your property will help streamline the selling process and bring you to the closing table with maximum profit. 

THE PROCESS

1. Interview: Find the right Realtor for you

Having a local Realtor who is familiar with the market is key. Informed property descriptions set your listing apart, and top-notch marketing coupled with access to local resources increase…

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Neighborhoods + Subdivisions: Zephyr Mountain Lodge

Zephyr Mountain Lodge: Living the Dream with Ski-In, Ski-Out Condos Steps from The Gondola at Winter Park Resort

Mountain living at the base of Winter Park Resort? It truly is what dreams are made of. Zephyr Mountain Lodge offers individually owned hotel-style condos nestled in the heart of The Village at Winter Park, just over 100 feet from The Gondola. Grab your gear from your main-floor private ski locker, step out your front door to get first tracks on a powder day, and pop home for lunch before heading back out on the mountain without ever having to find a place to park! Constructed in 1999 and 2000, the Zephyr was the first property to go up in The Village. The mid rise mountain contemporary-style lodge boasts functional layouts, a prime…

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Neighborhoods + Subdivisions: Winter Park Highlands

Winter Park Highlands: Prime Location With Large Lots, Single-Family Homes and Views of the Continental Divide + Winter Park Resort 

This well-established neighborhood tucked off Highway 40 just outside of blink-and-you-might-miss-it "downtown" Tabernash is a gold mine of single-family homes and vacant lots ready to be developed. You can really "get away from it all" in the Winter Park Highlands: homes in the neighborhood are designed to offer distance between neighbors and offer natural views, making that cabin-in-the-woods dream a reality. Lots full of healthy trees with views of the Continental Divide and Winter Park Resort are the norm, and a buffer of about two acres exists between most homes as lot sizes range from a little over an acre to…

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