FAMILY ACTIVITIES IN THE FRASER VALLEY AREA |
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LIST OF FAMILY ACTIVITIESList of Potential Family Activities (PDF File) |
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ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATVs)ATVs are available for rental from On the Trail Rentals in Grand Lake, Power World in Granby, and Spirit Lake Rentals in Grand Lake.ATV Rentals Flyer (PDF File) |
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HOT AIR BALLOONSHot Air Balloon Rides (PDF File) are available through Grand Adventure Balloon Tours in Winter ParkFull Resolution version of the hot air balloon photo (.jpg image) |
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MOUNTAIN BIKINGThere are quite a few shops in the area that provide bicycle & mountain bike rentals, including Valley Board & Bike (Ski Broker) in Fraser & Winter Park, Ski Depot Sports, Epic Mountain Sports, both located in Winter Park, and the Trestle Bike Park Shop, located at the Winter Park Ski Resort.Bicycle & Mountain Bike Rentals (PDF File) Trestle Bike Park Brochure (PDF File) Trestle Bike Park Map (PDF File) Fraser Valley Bike Trail Map (.gif image) Solvista Basin Bike Trail Map (.gif image) Crankworx Mountain Bike Festival Schedule (PDF File) |
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AREA LAKES & BOATINGThe Grand Lake area has a number of marinas and shops that offer boat, pontoon, and canoe rentals, including the Rocky Mountain Sports Shop, Beacon Landing Marina, Grand Elk Marina & Beach Club, Trail Ridge Marina, and Grand Lake Marina.Fraser Valley Area: Reservoirs, Lakes, Rivers, & Creeks (PDF File) Boat Rental Flyer (PDF File) Real Estate Map of Lake Granby Area (PDF File) Real Estate Map of Lake Granby & Shadow Mountain Lake (PDF File) VIDEO: Lakes of Grand County |
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CAMPINGPublic & Private Campground Locations (PDF File)Public & Private Campground Information Rocky Mountain National Park Campground Fact Sheet (PDF File) |
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COLE CABINIf you haven't seen the Cole Cabin, or even if you have, please stop by for a visit or tour. See Jeff's handiwork throughout the cabin (7 bedrooms), climb up to a treehouse, play in a mini log cabin, fly down a zip-line (young ones), shoot some hoops, take a steam bath, or just sit outside in the beautiful Colorado mountains enjoying lively conversation, cookies and lemonade! |
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FAMILY RECREATIONThe Grand Park Community Recreation Center is a brand new recreation center located between Winter Park & Fraser. The facilities include a fitness center, running track, gymnasium, climbing wall, and aquatic center (pool, water-slide, lazy river). A short You Tube VIDEO is available if you'd like to see the recreation center.Rocky Hi Speedway Fun Center is located in Grand Lake and provides go-kart racing, bicycle rentals, and arcade games. Grand Lake Lanes, also located in Grand Lake, offers bowling, family fun, and pizza. |
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FISHINGFraser Valley Area: Reservoirs, Lakes, Rivers, & Creeks (PDF File)Fishing Options in the Fraser Valley VIDEO: Lakes of Grand County |
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GOLFINGThe Fraser Valley area provides four beautiful mountain golf courses where your golf ball will fly through the thin mountain air! Two of the golf courses, Headwaters Golf Course at Granby Ranch and Grand Elk Colorado Golf Course are located in the Granby area, while the Grand Lake Colorado Golf Course is located in Grand Lake, and the Pole Creek Golf Course is located just outside of Tabernash.Fraser Valley Golf Courses (PDF File) |
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HORSEBACK RIDINGA variety of horseback rides (pony, wagon, trail, half-day, all-day, breakfast, and evening) are available through Devil's Thumb Ranch, just up the road from the Cole Cabin, Sombrero Ranches, with stables in Grand Lake and at Snow Mountain Ranch YMCA of the Rockies, and at the Winding River Resort, near Grand Lake.Horseback Riding Flyers (PDF File) |
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HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS RESORT & SPAThe Hot Sulphur Springs Resort & Spa is located in Hot Sulphur Springs, and offers 21 mineral pools & baths. Admission costs for the outdoor pools are $11.50 for children (ages 3-12) and $17.50 for adults. The spa facilities offer massages, body treatments, facials, and waxing |
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MUSEUMSGrand County has three museums which provide a history of the Fraser Valley area:Cozens Ranch Museum & Stage Stop is located between Winter Park & Fraser. The Cozens house was a homestead built in 1874 on a ranch covering 700 acres, and was also used as a stage stop Kauffman House Museum is located at Pitkin & Lake Avenue in Grand Lake. It was originally built in 1892 and was operated as a hotel until 1946 by the Kauffman family Grand County Museum (Pioneer Village) is located in Hot Sulphur Springs. It provides a history of early pioneer life and includes many Indian artifacts |
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RIVER RAFTINGThe Colorado River offers family whitewater rafting opportunities downstream of Kremmling. Two local companies that offer rafting trips are Red Tail Rafting, Inc and Adventures in Whitewater. There are also a few other companies, located closer to Kremmling, that provide rafting adventures, including Mad Adventures, Raven Adventure Trips, Colorado River Guides, and Colorado River Runs.Adventures in Whitewater Brochure (PDF File) Colorado River Guides Brochure (PDF File) Colorado River Runs Brochure (PDF File) Mad Adventures Brochure (PDF File) Red Tail Rafting Brochure (PDF File) |
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARKRocky Mountain National Park (RMNP), located between Estes Park & Grand Lake, is a living showcase of the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains, with elevations ranging from 8,000 feet in the wet, grassy valleys, to 14,259 feet at the weather-ravaged top of Longs Peak. The Park provides opportunities for biking, hiking, camping, fishing, climbing, scenic drives, and wildlife viewing. The daily entrance fee for the Park is $20 per vehicle.Basic Map of Rocky Mountain National Park (PDF File) Detailed Map of Rocky Mountain National Park (PDF File) |
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HIGH COUNTRY STAMPEDE RODEOThe High Country Stampede Rodeo, on the west side of Fraser, holds a rodeo and chuckwagon every Saturday evening during July and August. Events at the rodeo include bareback riding, barrel racing, breakaway roping, bull riding, the calf scramble, mutton bustin' (kids), pole bending, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, and tie-down roping.High Country Stampede Rodeo Brochure (PDF File) High Country Stampede Grounds Map (.gif image) VIDEO: High Country Stampede Rodeo |
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SCENIC VIEWSPerhaps you'd rather just rest & relax and enjoy the beauty of God's creation. There are numerous scenic walks, drives, and activities in the area, so please enjoy! |
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN REPERTORY THEATRERocky Mountain Repertory Theatre |
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WINTER PARK RESORTThe Winter Park Resort offers a number of family activities in the summer. These activities include: Alpine Slide, Zephyr Express Chairlift, Mini Golf, Amaze'n Human Maze, Outdoor Climbing Wall, GyroXtreme, Leaps & Bounds Bungee, and Trestle Bike Park.Winter Park Resort Activities: (PDF File) |
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