Snowshoeing is a great way to explore Colorado's wilderness each winter. You'll connect with nature on a snowshoe trek. Luckily, the Rocky Mountains are full of free trails to access such amazing sights. There are …
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Ice Fishing the Great Lakes of Colorado
Grand Lake is Colorado's largest, deepest natural lake, secluded next to a sleepy resort town by the same name. It sits next to five other alpine lakes: Lake Granby, Shadow Mountain Lake, Monarch Lake, Willow Creek …
3 Wonderful Ski Resorts by Winter Park
Located just 65 miles west of Denver, Winter Park is a year-round destination in Grand County that's known for its plethora of outdoor activities. Though it's aptly best known for its winter sports and ski resort. Home …
8 Best Ski Towns In Colorado
Epic skiing is synonymous with the Colorado Rockies. And with that comes iconic ski towns. Most of Colorado's resort towns grew into their role after years as mining camps. These are the best ski towns in the state. …
What to do in Colorado if you don’t ski?
While Colorado is known across the world for its incredible ski resorts, not everyone who visits ends up hitting the slopes. So rest assured, there are plenty of things to do each winter for non-skiers to choose from, or …
4th of July Firework Shows in Colorado
Celebrate the 247th anniversary of our nation’s birthday with these 4th of July fireworks displays in Colorado, listed by county. All of these wonderful displays are free to watch, so figure out the best place to see …
Spend the day or night at these 15 Colorado Hot Springs with Lodging
After a long, rewarding hot springs soak, the last thing you want to do is drive somewhere. Why not be only steps from your bed? These Colorado hot springs resorts all offer overnight lodging, with options varying from …
Ice Fishing at Kremmling’s Wolford Reservoir
Wolford Mountain Reservoir tends to be a quiet lake without many people. The season tends to run from December to March, weather permitting.The Kremmling Area Chamber of Commerce hosts an annual ice fishing tournament at …
No Snow In Colorado? Not A Problem At Snow Mountain Ranch
Colorado is an outdoor lover’s paradise. You’ve got mountains. You’ve got streams. You’ve got more fuzzy little woodland creatures than you could see on Saturday morning cartoons. You’ve got snow and all the outdoor …
Ski and Shoot: Biathlon In Colorado
Paul Shippey looks at this unique sport and its growth in Colorado. If you happen to head up to Snow Mountain Ranch (YMCA of the Rockies) in Fraser one weekend this winter and notice a bunch of Nordic skiers skating …
Grand Adventures: Divide and Conquer!
Grand Adventures has the only 12,000-foot snowmobile game in town when it comes to conquering the Continental Divide. You can truly see for miles from up there, surveying Winter Park Resort and Fraser Valley …
Cross Country Skiing in Grand County: A Vigorous Exercise in Serenity
Photo: Doug Knuth The distinguishing feature of the boot bindings used for cross country skiing is that they allow for freedom of movement and lift of the heel. Likewise, enthusiasts of this classic winter sport …
