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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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Saddle Up! Don't Miss Grand County's Two Summer Rodeos

Granby Rodeo and High Country Stampede Bring Wild West Charm to Grand County All Summer Long

Summer in Grand County means endless mountain biking and hiking trails, soaking in the sunshine on our mountain lakes, floating the Upper Colorado River, fishing, live outdoor music, festivals, and enjoying that cool mountain air when the rest of the world is sweltering. And, just to add to the fun, summer is also rodeo season!

While some mountain towns only get one rodeo a year, we're lucky enough to have two that run most of the summer: one in Fraser and one in Granby. So bust out that western wear because our quintessential mountain rodeos are calling your name. Rain or shine (and legitimate fun for the whole family), the Granby Rodeo at Flying Heels…

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Mary Jane's 50th Birthday

No Pain, No Jane: Celebrating 50 Years of Skiing + Riding Winter Park's "Wild Side"

I’m a firm believer that every day in the mountains is worth celebrating. I never want to take for granted the alpenglow over snow-capped peaks, the view from the top of a summit, the ability to hop on trails right out my back door, or the slower pace of life. But this year, there's even more to celebrate here in Winter Park: Mary Jane’s 50th birthday!

Winter Park Resort’s Mary Jane territory ( “the Jane side”) is known for its steep, deep, and raw terrain. Largely ungroomed, the trails on the Jane develop some of the best moguls around. Couple those bumps with the steep pitch and it’s easy to see why the “No Pain, No Jane” slogan rings true. And if you spend a…

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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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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: 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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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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Local Happenings: Check Out Grand County's January + February Events

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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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: Stagecoach Meadows

Stagecoach Meadows: Quiet Community with Mountain Ranch Living Vibes Minutes from the Heart of Fraser

The Fraser Valley is full of little gem, off-the-beaten-path neighborhoods, and Stagecoach Meadows just off County Road 5 in Fraser is one of our favorites. An alternative route from the Fraser ballfields to the top of Red Dirt Hill, County Road 5 winds between Fraser and Granby: a road-biking favorite, a scenic route with views for days, and a potential skip-the-weekend-traffic plan, but part of its beauty lies in the cozy residential communities along its path, including Stagecoach Meadows.

Minutes from town but in a world all its own, Stagecoach Meadows' ample-sized lots are nestled between Pole Creek and Crooked Creek among enchanting…

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