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Summer Activities

Hiking. Biking. Zip lining. Boating. Hot springs soaking. There's no telling where your next adventure will take you in Grand County. After spending your summer here, you'll need a new bucket list.

Are you Colo-ready? Before heading out on your Colorado adventure, check out these tips and insights from the Colorado Tourism Office to prepare for your trip.

 

Boating on Grand County's Lakes

Nothing beats the joy of hanging out at a mountain lake in the summertime. Grand County has some of Colorado's best lakes and reservoirs, most of which are typically accessible late May through September, for sailing, boating, fishing, sunbathing and much more.

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Kayaking & Rafting

Paddling adventures abound in Grand County, where you can experience the powerful thrill of Colorado whitewater on the mighty Colorado River in raft or kayak. Local outfitters also offer a variety of excursions, from family-friendly floats to challenging expeditions.

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Stand-Up Paddle Boarding

Home to the headwaters of Colorado River and Colorado’s largest natural lake, Grand County offers a wealthy of splash-worthy activities, from swimming and boating to fishing and stand-up paddle boarding (SUP)—one of the most relaxing ways to play in the waters of Grand County.

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Alpine Slide

On the slopes of beautiful Winter Park Resort, feel the wind in your hair as you zip down Colorado's longest alpine slide. Enjoy a scenic chairlift ride before twisting and turning down over 3,000 feet of track to the base of the mountain.

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ATV & OHV Adventures

Grand County is the perfect place to start your engines with hundreds of miles of breathtaking and exciting terrain practically made for ATV/motorsports. Rent an ATV, motorcycle or off-highway vehicle (OHV) for the day, or book a guided tour through one of our knowledgable outfitters.

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Backcountry Huts & Yurts

One of Colorado's quintessential wilderness experiences is spending the night in a backcountry hut. These free-standing dwellings—often a simple cabin or yurt that is only accessible via foot or mountain bike—offer the ultimate off-the-grid experience.

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Hot Air Ballooning

Leave your inhibitions on the ground as you peacefully soar over miles of Colorado wilderness in a hot air balloon. Book an excursion with one of Grand County's knowledgable outfitters, who will take you on the adventure of a lifetime.

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Hot Springs & Spas

In Grand County, there are plenty of ways to relax—but one of the best ways to unwind is in a Colorado hot spring or at one of the area's pampering spas.

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Jeep Tours

One of the most thrilling ways to take in 360-degree views of Grand County's breathtaking alpine terrain is on four wheels. Our Jeep tour operators can help you see the area's sights from a whole new perspective.

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Sleigh & Hay Rides

Enjoy a sunshine-filled trot through fields of wildflowers and lush meadows framed by the towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains while relaxing comfortably in a horse-drawn sleigh or truckbed padded with hay.

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Summer Tubing

Love Grand County for its incredible winter sledding and tubing experiences? You're in luck: Warm-weather tubing is a blast at Granby's summer tubing hill.

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Theaters

Whether you want to watch a live show or catch a blockbuster movie, you can find what you're looking for in Grand County. Catch a musical during the summer season of the Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre Company.

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Rock Climbing

Mountaineering and rock climbing in Colorado requires not only physical strength, but also mental focus, determination and skill. Test your abilities at one of Grand County's many popular climbing areas.

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Yoga

There's no better place to exercise your mind, body and spirit than at one of Grand County's yoga studios. Excellent instructors and serene surroundings provide a high-altitude experience for physical and emotional nourishment, regardless of your age, strength, flexibility or experience.

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Zip Lining and Aerial Adventures

Soar through the sky on one of our zip lines and view the Rocky Mountains from a whole new perspective.

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Camping

Create unforgettable family memories waking up to mountain-crisp air, babbling brooks, verdant meadows and towering mountains just outside your tent door.

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eBiking

eBikes are bicycles with an electric motors and the fastest growing sector of cycling. With hundreds of miles of trails and open roads to ride in Grand County, eBiking is the perfect activity to travel from town to town or explore singletrack trails.

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Fishing

With 1,000 miles of streams, 1,000 acres of high mountain lakes, and 11,000 acres of reservoirs, Grand County's abundant resources accommodate anglers of all kinds. Enjoy world-class fishing in our Gold Medal waters that flow throughout the area.

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Grand County Golfing

At 8,000 feet above sea level, the air is thin, enabling your ball to fly farther and making Colorado's high country the perfect place to unwind with a round of golf. With four world-class courses, Grand County is quickly becoming a mountain golf paradise.

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Guided Tours

You don't have to know how to navigate the wilderness like a pro to enjoy the best of Grand County's great outdoors, so rely on our experts to show you the best of what our five mountain towns has to offer. Check out one of our guided tours to plan a grand Rocky Mountain adventure.

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Recreation Centers

Get active at one of the premier recreation centers in Grand County. Our recreation centers offer climbing walls, swimming pools, ice rinks, multi-sport gymnasiums, dance studios, indoor tracks, state-of-the-art workout equipment and much more.

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Dining/Shopping/Outfitters

Whether you want to buy or rent equipment for your favorite sport, enjoy gourmet mountain cuisine or pick out that perfect souvenir, Grand County's shops, restaurants and outfitters have you covered.

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Horseback Riding

Adventure to cowboy country and experience the excitement of the authentic American West. Horseback riding has always been more than just a recreational pursuit in Grand County. Here, it's a way of life. 

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Rodeo

Bucking broncos and rodeo clowns are a fixture in Grand County. From May to September, there is at least one rodeo event every weekend, meaning you can watch barebackriding, calf roping, barrel racing and bull riding all summer long.

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Hiking & Backpacking

With miles of scenic trails for hikers of levels, one of the best ways to experience Grand County's natural beauty is on foot. Choose from easy strolls to multi-day backpacking expeditions. 

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Mountain Biking

Grand County provides some of the best mountain biking opportunities in Colorado. Winter Park alone boasts over 600 miles of marked, mapped and user-friendly trails, earning it the nickname, Mountain Bike Capital, USA™.

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Contact information

HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS970-531-7588
WINTER PARK800-903-7275
FRASER970-726-5491
GRAND LAKE970-627-3402
KREMMLING970-724-3472
GRANBY970-887-2311