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Labor Day Weekend in Winter Park

Soak in the Last Days of Summer over Labor Day Weekend in Winter Park!

As we close in on September, we know fall and all its glory is around the corner. The days are getting shorter, and if you're looking closely, you'll see yellow leaves replacing the summer green here and there. Labor Day weekend typically marks the unofficial end of summer: school starts, weekly seasonal events come to an end, and local businesses adjust their hours of operation as we settle into a slower pace here in Grand County.

But if you're in town over the holiday, there are still plenty of events and outdoor opportunities to close out the summer season! We really think Labor Day weekend doesn't get much better than it does in Grand County. This year, the long…

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Nonprofit Spotlight: Grand Huts Association

Grand Huts Association is Committed to Creating an Eco-Friendly Hut System in Grand County

If you've ever hiked up from the Second Creek Trailhead to the Continental Divide, you know the gem that is the Broome Hut. A few switchbacks up the pass from Winter Park and the first of a master-planned, trail-connected hut system spanning from Berthoud to Grand Lake, the "hut" moniker doesn't fully do the Broome Hut justice. At 1,800 square feet, the structure can accommodate up to 16 people overnight and offers a separate daytime pit stop for hikers. Created with sustainability in mind, it's solar panels, compost toilets, and pellet stove make the Broome Hut a mountain haven that can last for years to come with minimal impact on the natural beauty that…

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Nonprofit Spotlight: Grand County Blues Society

Grand County Blues Society Invests in the Community with Blues and American Roots Music Shows, Education, and Music Therapy  

If you've ever been in town during an annual Blues from the Top music festival, you've heard the soulful sounds of the blues floating through downtown Winter Park. Powerful vocals, walking bass lines, and harmonica riffs echo down Main Street, giving us all a welcomed little taste of the blues. This year marks the 21st annual Blue from the Top festival. Typically held the last full weekend in June at the the Rendezvous Event Center, the three-day concert hosts world-class blues artists like Grace Potter and the The Devon Allman Project, We can thank Grand County Blues Society for bringing the talent and soul to our little…

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Neighborhoods + Subdivisions: Val Moritz Village

Val Moritz Village: Centrally Located Quiet Neighborhood of Single-Family Homes on Acre+ Lots

Val Moritz Village is a hidden gem tucked between Highway 40 and Granby Ranch near Snow Mountain Ranch. A turn off Highway 40 onto County Road 88 between Tabernash and Granby will lead you a few miles down a dirt road into what feels like a world away. Its charm lies in the quiet acre+ lots surrounded by pine, aspen, and sagebrush, surrounded by readily-accessible trails and a friendly community of year-round and part-time homeowners.

LOCATION

Located in the heart of Grand County, it really is central to all our Rocky Mountains have to offer. It's just far enough away to feel remote but close enough to be convenient. Lake Granby? 20 minutes. Winter…

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Local Look: Grand County Breweries

Local Craft Breweries Pair Nicely with Warmer Spring Weather

Colorado is known for its high-quality craft breweries, and Grand County's brewery scene definitely lives up to the hype. From Winter Park to Grand Lake, local brewers and business owners have poured their hearts into creating welcoming environments that bring people together over a pint. Our breweries aren't simply a place to grab après after a day on the hill - they are gathering places that give people the opportunity to connect and share in the love of the mountains and this place we call home. And our warmer spring weather makes enjoying a brew on a patio all the more enticing! 

WINTER PARK

HIDEAWAY PARK BREWERY

Winter Park's first nano-brewery, Hideaway Park Brewery's…

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Neighborhoods + Subdivisions: The Fairways at Pole Creek

The Fairways at Pole Creek: A Master-Planned Golf Course Community with Spacious Lots and Easy Access to the Best of Grand County 

Golf course living in the mountains of Colorado? It's what dreams are made of! Play a round out your back door in the summer or pop out on the groomed cross-country ski trails that weave through the course in the winter, all while soaking in the jaw-dropping backdrop of the Continental Divide. The closest golf course community to Winter Park, The Fairways at Pole Creek master-planned community of single-family homes and paved roads is nestled amongst well-established trees and surrounds the 27-hole award-winning Pole Creek Golf Course and après-golf hot spot Bistro 28 at Pole Creek. The 1,000+ acre neighborhood consists…

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Celebrate Super Bowl LVII in Grand County

Game On: Enjoy the Super Bowl Mountain-Style! 

Whether you're a Chiefs fan or an Eagles fan (or neither!) or whether you plan to spend the day playing in the snow or curled up by the fire, you're sure to find the perfect spot to watch the game if you're in Grand County this weekend. Looking for a big party with all the screens and all the energy? Prefer a more mellow game day experience at your home or vacation rental? Is getting in as many turns as possible before kick off your top priority? Or are you just in it for the game day food and halftime show? Regardless of your ideal Super Bowl Sunday, the Fraser Valley has you covered. 

GRANBY RANCH SUPER BOWL WATCH PARTY

If skiing and riding until the lifts stop turning is your goal and you'd…

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