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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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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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Headwaters River Journey: An Immersive Water & Wildlife Experience

We love walking along the Fraser River Trail, listening to its waters alternate between a rush and a trickle as birds chirp, the sun shines, butterflies dance around, and people enjoy fishing its waters. Having the Fraser River in our backyard is a gift that we do not take for granted. One of the many tributaries of the Colorado River, the Fraser River gets its start from the snowmelt on Berthoud Pass and winds through the valley, eventually joining up with the "mighty" Colorado in Granby.

Sitting at elevations over 13,000 feet, Grand County has the privilege of being the source of water for a large percentage of the American West. With that privilege comes responsibility. The…

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