Summer

A Taste of the Great Outdoors

Get into the beautiful Colorado high country on a mountain bike, horseback, or by hiking. Take an exciting rafting trip through thrilling Colorado rivers. Get the feel of the real West by climbing aboard a horse-drawn wagon or stagecoach. Or take a spectacular balloon ride above it all. There's never a lack of something to do during our glorious summer time!

High-Altitude Awareness

Be prepared for Colorado's ever-changing weather conditions. Afternoon thunderstorms are common in summer; bring a windbreaker or sweatshirt, even on warm days. At high-altitude, dehydration sets in rapidly. Always carry plenty of water and do not drink from alpine river, lakes or streams. And always tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return.

North Shore Resort

928 County Rd. 64
Granby, CO 80446
(970) 627-3220
northshore@rkymtnhi.com

Lakeside lodging on beautiful Lake Granby, 5 minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park. The resort boasts spectacular views, clean, comfortable one or two bedroom suites with fully-equipped kitchens. Open year round. Healing arts and massage available on site.

Raven Adventure Trips, Inc.

43659 US Hwy. 50 W.
Canyon City, CO 81212
719-275-1020
ravenraft@aol.com

Since 1971, family fun for everyone. Raven has thrilling whitewater, scenic floats, and rafting trips in an exclusive designated wilderness area. Raven has the trip for you on the Colorado, North Platte, or Arkansas rivers.

Blue Sky Balloon & Airplane Adventures

P.O. Box 350
Granby, CO 80446
1-800-696-1384
BlueSkyBalloon@aol.com

Drift away in your private hot air balloon! MOST EXPERIENCED! MOST AFFORDABLE! Low family and group rates. Airplane tours and air taxi service to DIA available, too.

Mad Adventures

P.O. Box 650
Winter Park, CO 80482
970-726-5290
fun@madadventures.com

Rafting for everyone. Raft raging Clear Creek or absorb the scenic solitude and mild whitewater of the Colorado River. Or take a drive to the top of the Continental Divide on one of our comfortable van tours.

Grand Adventure Balloon Tours

P.O. Box 3423
Winter Park, CO 80482
1-888-887-1340
fly4ahi@rkymtnhi.com

Spectacular flights over the Winter Park/Fraser Valley year-round. See a bird's eye view of the Continental Divide and all the beautiful mountains, lakes, rivers, and forests within.

The Ski Train

555 17th St., Ste. 2400
Denver, CO 80202
303-296-I-SKI

For over 50 years The Ski Train has brought skiers and sightseers from downtown Denver to the base of the Winter Park Ski Area. Eliminate the hassle of driving and take our comfortable, spacious train through the beautiful Colorado Rockies. Please call for a schedule.

SolVista Golf & Ski Ranch

P.O. Box 1110
Granby, CO 80446
970-887-2709

Set majestically in the Colorado Rockies, SolVista Golf & Ski Ranch evokes the kind of Western charm and small-town friendliness that our guests truly cherish. So, we invite you to learn more about SolVista, our many activities, our renowned ski instructors and the sheer beauty of the surrounding valley. If you like what you see, think about us for your next family vacation.

Devil's Thumb Ranch

P.O. Box 750
Tabernash, CO 80478
(970) 726-5632
devthumb@rkymtnhi.com

Offering European elegance combined with American hospitality at Winter Park's premier multi-sport resort. Skiing, horseback riding, fishing, sleigh-rides, and a variety of accommodations including lodge rooms and private cabins.

SkiCoupons.com

P.O. Box 102548
Denver, CO 80250
1-800-318-9030
go@skicoupons.com

Your year-round vacation discount, deals and savings web site. This site will save you big money with free, printable coupons. Save on lodging, activities, skiing, snowboarding, dining, tours, golfing, biking, rafting, horseback riding, shopping, sportsgear, fishing and much, more more! Enter our free raffle to win skis, snowboards, backpacks, bikes and more.

Dog Sled Rides of Winter Park

P.O. Box 518
Fraser, CO 80442
970) 726-TEAM (8326)
winterpark@dogsledrides.com

Come visit our 40 Siberian and Alaskan Huskies during their off-season. Our one-hour kennel tours teach you about the sport of dog sledding, including the daily care and training of the dogs and all the equipment we use.

Fraser Valley Metropolitan Recreation District

P.O. Box 3348
Winter Park, CO 80482
1-800-511-5076
info@fvmrdrec.org

Providing golf, recreation, and youth activities for the Fraser Valley. Licensed day camps and daily kids activities. Call for current schedule and reservations.

Grand Adventures, LLC

P.O. Box 1329
Winter Park, CO 80482
1-800-726-9247
info@grandadventures.com

Horseback trail rides, haywagon rides, dinner rides, and pony rides. Winter activities include snowmobiling, sleigh rides, dog sledding, snowshoe tours and more!

Colorado River Runs

Star Route, Box 32
Bond, CO 80423
1-800-826-1081
crruns@vailnet.com

River rafting! Enjoy your day rafting the Colorado River's fun rapids, the Eagle River's thrilling ride, or take the Arkansas River plunge!! Easy to challenging, perfect for you! Established in 1973.

King Mountain Ranch

P.O. Box 497
Granby, CO 80446
1-800-476-5464
hosts@kingranchresort.com

The King Mountain Ranch is a full service Guest and Dude Ranch Resort and Conference Retreat Center located just 90 miles northwest of Denver, Co. near Rocky Mountain National Park. Surrounded by over a million acres of national forest and nestled in a beautiful mountain valley, the King Mountain Ranch Resort is the perfect setting for vacations, exclusive corporate retreats, and family reunions.

Red Tail Rafting Inc.

P.O. Box 2331
Fraser, CO 80442
1-888-733-3599
redtail@rkymtnhi.com

Treat yourself and your family to a whitewater adventure on the legendary Colorado River. Let Red Tail's professional river guides show you a day full of exciting Class III rapids, beautiful scenery and bounty of Colorado wildlife! Call Red Tail Rafting today!

Spirit Lake Polaris and Rentals

P.O. Box 1248
Grand Lake, CO 80447
1-800-894-3336
SLPolaris@coweblink.net

Winter self-guided snowmobile rentals. Ride 120 miles of groomed trails from main street. 10% off Mon-Thurs except holidays. Damage protection and overnight rentals. Summer - Jeep, jet skis, ATV, motorcycle, and scooter rentals.

The Grand Tour

P.O. Box 131
Granby, CO 80446
1-800-247-2636
staff@grand-county.com

Grand County, Colorado, for family vacations and western towns, anytime of year! So big, so close.

Highland Marina

7878 Hwy. 34
Granby, CO 80446
(970) 887-3541
MtnMarina@aol.com

Highland Marina is a full-service marina on Lake Granby. We seasonally lease dock slips and mooring balls. We offer gas sales, rental boats, a coin-op vacuum cleaner and pump-out station at the lake, and have a convenience store with a large inventory to meet all your boating, camping, and "summertime fun" needs.

Rocky Mountain Field Seminars

1895 Fall River Road
Estes Park, CO 80517
800-748-7002
fieldseminars@rmna.org

A university without walls! Credit/non-credit educational classes combine outdoor field trips and indoor lectures exploring natural science, natural and cultural history, and the arts in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Devils Thumb Oufitters

P.O. Box 603
Tabernash, CO 80478
(970) 726-1099
Dalelind@oneimage.com

Nestled at the end of the road, Devil's Thumb Ranch offers one-hour, two-hour, and half-day trail rides, hay wagon rides and overnight horse pack trips. In winter we offers sleigh rides. Please call for more information.

Pole Creek Golf Course

P.O. Box 3348
Winter Park, CO 80482
970-726-8847
info@polecreek.org

"The #1 Place to Play in Colorado" - Golf Digest

Karen Vance Artworks

P.O. Box 212
Winter Park, CO 80482
(970) 726-9292
kvance@kvanceart.com

Winter Park/Fraser Valley ski scenes and landscapes in oil, watercolor, plus. Limited edition prints, too. See Karen's work at Elk Horn Gallery, downtown Winter Park in the 7-Eleven shopping center. Provides art workshops.

Devil's Thumb Ranch Adventure Center

P.O. Box 750
Tabernash, CO 80478
(970) 726-8231
devthumb@rkymtnhi.com

Devil's Thumb Ranch Adventure Center is a full service fly shop, rafting and kayaking center and a great starting point for nature hikes, guided birding trips and herb walks.

Snow Mountain Ranch/YMCA of the Rockies

P.O. Box 169
Winter Park, CO 80482
(970) 726-4628
info@ymcarockies.org

Over 40 cabins, 260 lodge rooms on 4,950 acres. 100 km of groomed, cross-country ski trails; ski equipment rentals. Scenic conference center, family resort, lodgings for 1,800. Open year-round. New 80-room lodge.

Colorado River Guides, Inc.

P.O. Box 711
Oak Creek, CO 80467
1-800-938-7238
wetraft@cmn.net

We offer half and full day trips on the Colorado and Eagle Rivers. Experienced guides, the best food, rafts and duckies at a reasonable price. Guided float fishing trips to the hot spots! Half day, full day, and twilight fishing trips. Get off the bus, go with us!

A Maze'n Winter Park

P.O. Box 1274
Winter Park, CO 80482
1-888-909-6293

Don't miss Colorado's giant maze. Try to beat the clock through our wild two-level labyrinth of twists and turns. Group rates available. Located at the base of Winter Park Resort.

Cozens Ranch Museum

P.O. Box 165
Hot Sulphur Spgs., CO 80451
(970) 726-5488

First ranch house in the Fraser Valley was also a stagecoach stop and a post office.

Drowsy Water Ranch

P.O. Box 174W
Granby, CO 80446
1-800-845-2292

Famous dude ranch, great horseback riding, outstanding meals, quality accommodations, children's programs, entertainment, swimming pool, and much more! Family rates. Summer only.

Fraser Valley Outdoor Sports Complex Fishing Pond

Cty. Rd. 5 & US Hwy. 40
Fraser, CO 80442
(970) 726-4708

Fishing fun for all ages.

Georgetown Loop Railroad

P.O. Box 217
Georgetown, CO 80444
1-800-691-4FUN
heather@georgetownloop.com

All aboard! Experience the thrill of a steam powered locomotive in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains! The Georgetown Loop Railroad and Lebanon Silver Mine tour are located just 45 minutes from Winter Park. Exit #228 from I-70.

Grand County Historical Association

P.O. Box 165
Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451
(970) 725-3939

The Grand County Museum preserves and interprets the history of Grand County, Colorado. Collections include over 7,000 photographs, artifacts, and manuscripts. Exhibits include railroading, skiing, Ute Indians, and pioneer life.

Grand Lake Golf Course

1415 County Rd. 48
Grand Lake, CO 80447
(970) 627-8008

Picture an 18-hole championship golf course, carved out of the woods at an altitude of 8,420 feet in the Colorado Rockies. The challenging fairways are bordered by tall lodgepole pines, which surround the well-tended, subtle greens.

High Country Stampede Rodeo & BBQ

Winter Park, CO 80482

Held at John Work Arena in Fraser Saturday evenings in July through August. Enjoy a steak or BBQ chicken. Meals include corn on the cob, Texas toast, and potato salad. Groups welcome!

Hot Sulphur Springs Resort & Spa

P.O. Box 275
Hot Sulphur Spgs., CO 80451
1-800-510-6235
HotSprings@rkymtnhi.com

Where the Ute Indians once bathed, healed mind, body, and spirit and relaxed in sacred waters... at 7,600 feet elevation. The Springs has been in operation continually for the past 140 years. There are now 10 pools and private baths plus our new jet spa and outdoor oriental bath and solarium pool. Come for a massage or body wrap and stay in our lodge.

Monarch Stables & Wagon Rides

1400 County Rd. 5
Fraser, CO 80442
(970) 726-5376

Scenic horse and wagon rides. Hearty breakfast, lunch or dinners available. Volleyball, horseshoes, playground, pony rides, petting zoo. Family reunion specialists! Something for every age! "A don't miss adventure."

National Sports Center for the Disabled

P.O. Box 1290
Winter Park, CO 80482
(970) 726-1540
info@nscd.org

The National Sports Center for the Disabled is an innovative non-profit organization that provides year-round therpeutic recreation and competitive opportunities for children and adults with disabilities. Lessons are by reservation only,

Phoenix Gold Mine

P.O. Box 3236
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
303-567-0422

Underground tour of working gold mine being worked by Colorado's oldest continuous mining family. Pan for gold along a beautiful mountain stream. Picnic area available. Featured by National Geographic on nation television. Samples available. Open seven days a week.

Royal Gorge Route Railroad

401 Water Street
Canyon City, CO 81212
1-888-RAILS-4U
heather@royalgorgeroute.com

Experience the spectacular scenery of the Royal Gorge. The two-hour train ride takes passengers on an unforgetable journey through the bottom of the Gorge, over the famous Hanging Bridge.

Sombrero Ranches, Inc.

3300 Airport Rd.
Boulder, CO 80301
(970) 627-3514

Horseback riding stable located in Grand Lake offering trail rides, breakfast rides, and steak dinner rides. We can also arrange pack trips.

Winding River Resort

P.O. Box 629
Grand Lake, CO 80447
(970) 627-3215
trailboss@rkymtnhi.com

A family-oriented camping and lodging resort on the North Fork of the Colorado River bordering Rocky Mountain National Park. We offer horseback riding, hay rides, animal farm, playground, hiking, biking, and fishing and camping. In the winter we have sleigh rides and snowmobile rentals.

Winter Park Resort

P.O. Box 36
Winter Park, CO 80482
726-5514

Enjoy Colorado's longest Alpine Slide, mountain biking with chairlift access to hiking, mini golf, shopping and lunches at our award-winning mountaintop restaurant, The Lodge at Sunspot.

A Taste of the Great Outdoors

High-Altitude Awareness

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