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July 1, 2013April 26, 2021

Winter Park On A Dime

The Mission: Plan 3 full days of activities, for two people, for under $100! Sounds like a tall order I know, but we’re excited to give it a go. My friends (Ellie & Joe) are coming to visit this July 12th – 14th, and so for the sake of argument, we’ll use that particular weekend as our testing ground. Day… Read More

March 17, 2010April 26, 2021

Things to do in Winter Park, CO: Grand County Museums

Grand County Colorado Museums Looking for something to do in Grand County and Winter Park? Well, a day at one of our three museums is a day well spent. Informative, interesting and fun and all on the cheap, take the kids and explore and see what brought us all here to the Fraser Valley. The Grand County Historical Association has… Read More

April 25, 2014April 26, 2021

Summer Vacations In Winter Park, CO

Top 10 Summer Activities in Winter Park While winter is the undeniable front runner for favorite season to visit Winter Park, summer in this little town in the Colorado rocky mountains is beginning to give its big sister a run for its money. Skiing is awesome, and once bitten, you’ll be forever smitten. The one problem with a ski vacation… Read More

April 25, 2014April 26, 2021

Top 5 Summer Day Trips From Winter Park

Driving around Winter Park is the summer months is a breeze, and a wonderful way to take in the scenery, while exploring more of the local area. Although there are more than enough activities and events to keep you occupied in Winter Park, if you are keen to take a day trip to some of the region’s other highlights, we’d… Read More

August 7, 2014April 26, 2021

Summer Tubing Fun Near Winter Park

YMCA Snow Mountain Ranch Opens Summer Tubing Hill Who says you need snow to hurtle down a mountain on an inflatable donut? The fun loving adventure hounds at the YMCA Snow Mountain Ranch have raised the bar with the opening of their year-round Snowflex tubing hill. What-now? Snowflex is a revolutionary man-made surface that mimics the absorption and sliding quality… Read More

May 31, 2015April 26, 2021

Mountain Biking Tips From Winter Park, Colorado

Winter Park (Mountain Bike Capital USA) is recognized as one of the top destinations for mountain biking in Colorado, with more than 600 miles of bike trails and two major downhill bike parks. If you haven’t tried mountain biking before, Winter Park is the perfect place to give it a go. There’s a great selection of novice and family friendly… Read More