COME TO LIFE | Winter Park, Grand Lake, Granby, Kremmling, Fraser, Hot Sulphur Springs in Fraser . Meanwhile, Snow Mountain Ranch has a grin-inducing summer tubing hill and other family activities. A handful of breweries and lunch spots make Fraser an excellent stop for a break, as well as an ideally situated homebase for exploring the outdoors (and is best known for its convenient lift-served snowtubing hill in winter). Now, go north to laid-back Grand Lake , where hints of its Western character are revealed in historic boardwalks and hitching posts. As Colorado’s deepest and largest natural lake, Grand Lake itself attracts fun-seekers looking to boat (including the new Rocky Mountain Amphicar), water ski, SUP, fish, sail or relax on the beach. This is the western entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park and an excellent spot for viewing moose and other wildlife. Pedal the 2-mile stretch of the East Shore Trail , the first-ever route in the park open to mountain bikers. Cap your evening in one of the state’s Certified Creative Districts with a Broadway musical at Grand Lake’s Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre , drop into Studio 8369 for a painting inspired by your location or grab a pic of Granby’s Main Street murals during golden hour. COLORADO THE GREAT WEST GRAND LAKE Deep lakes, thick forests and friendly attitudes define this expansive, mountainous county, home to Winter Park , Grand Lake , Granby , Kremmling , Fraser and Hot Sulphur Springs . Hot springs, outdoor adventure and Rocky Mountain National Park are just the tip of the must-do list. Day 1 Start your voyage at Winter Park Resort . The state’s long est continually operated ski resort is also a summer playground, where a gondola takes visitors to the mountaintop. You can downhill mountain bike its ramps, jumps and top-to-bottom terrain, while the alpine slide lures with 3,000 feet of bobsled-like track. There’s also a climbing wall, mini golf, bungee trampolines, guided hikes and more. Head downtown for places to wet your whistle and see the new art trail. Hop on the 10-mile Fraser River Trail on foot, bike or cross-country ski. Picnic tables, educational signs, peaceful vistas and the possibility of spotting wildlife are all served up. The trail ends at Headwaters River Journey , where exhibits explore the wonders of conservation and preservation. Just off the trail, explore Cozens Ranch Open Space , a hotbed of hiking, fishing and wildlife viewing. Or book an aerial park outing with Winter Park Adventure Quest PRIVATE TOURS OF THE NATIONAL PARK, PRIME FISHING SPOTS AND HORSEBACK TRAILS, BALLOON RIDES, AS WELL AS BOAT, ATV AND SNOWMOBILE EXCURSIONS REALLY OPEN UP THE AREA’S HIDDEN NATURAL WONDERS, AS DO STAYS AT FOUR LUXURIOUS DUDE RANCHES. Day 2 As the Colorado River carves its way from the Continental Divide to the Pacific Ocean, it treats Grand County 136 1-800-COLORADO THIS PAGE: ERIC LINDBERG. OPPOSITE PAGE, FROM TOP: WINTER PARK RESORT/CARL FREY; WINTER PARK RESORT. A GRAND TIME IN GRAND COUNTY LOW-OR NO-COST RECREATION AND TOURS ARE AROUND EVERY CORNER, FROM SUP, BIKE AND KAYAK RENTALS AND BOAT TOURS TO MINI GOLF, RANGER TALKS, HISTORY MUSEUMS AND SCENIC DRIVES.
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