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Claus Muhlbauer with his catch and release
prize!
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Flyfishing is a favorite summertime activity.
Guides recommend the Fraser River as well as St. Louis Creek,
Meadow Creek Reservoir and the Colorado River.
When in Fraser, pick up a copy of the Alpenglow
for in-depth stories about mountian recreation options.
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| Fraser is an excellent base
for exploring north central Colorado. Most attractions listed
are less than an hour away by car. See the Location Map page for directions
to these attractions. |
| HIGH
COUNTRY STAMPEDE AND RODEO - Every
Saturday night in July and August there is a great little rodeo
right here in Fraser! The junior rodeo kicks things off at 5
pm followed by the adult rodeo with cowboys and cowgirls competing
for prizes for their skill at calf roping, barrel racing, bull
riding (the champion bullrider is a young woman!), bronc busting
and clown hijinks! You and your family can make an evening of
it; come early, enjoy the show and have dinner at the arena. |
| FRASER
TUBING HILL -
We're famous for our
tubing hill. It looks tame enough until you sit at the top on
your tube before your descent! Everyone must watch a safety video
before sliding down the hill on tubes equipped with a loop for
the rope tow back up the hill. There are two lifts; one on each
side of the hill. One is for beginners and the other for more
advanced tubers. There is an hourly charge. The hill is open
at night during the week and all day on weekends. During busy
holidays, there is often a waiting list, so plan on getting here
early! |
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CREEK GOLF CLUB
- Listed as one of
the top 50 golf courses in the nation, Pole Creek has the grandest
views of the Continental Divide that you will get on any course!
This summer only course is beautifully maintained and has recently
expanded by another 9 holes. Linger at the clubhouse to enjoy
the alpenglow. Come see if your golf ball really does go farther
at high altitude! Call 970-726-8847 for fees and tee times. |
| ARAPAHO
NATIONAL FOREST - CAMPING
- HIKING - FISHING - HUNTING The
forest is our playground; mountain bike trails and nature drives
are also wonderful pastimes. The camping is generally without
permit, with the exception of the Indian Peaks Wilderness. There
is wonderful fishing in the streams and in Meadow Creek Reservoir
(license required). Seasonal hunting is permitted in the forest
with appropriate licenses. Trail maps are available at the Fraser
Visitor Center. Topo maps can be purchased at the local sporting
goods stores, the Ace Hardware and at the Sulphur Ranger District
Office. |
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PARK RESORT - You will
understand why Winter Park is Colorado's Favorite once you've
experienced its mountains and snow. Its geographic location means
lots of powdery snow on Mary Jane, Winter Park and Vasquez Ridge
mountains. One lift ticket gives you access to all three mountains
which are interconnected by trails and lifts. Non-skiers can
enjoy the mountain with snowcat and snowshoe tours, and mountain
dining via scenic chairlift rides to the Lodge at Sunspot restaurant
during the day and holiday evening gondola rides to the Lodge
at Sunspot restaurant. In summer, the resort becomes a playground
which includes, hiking and biking trails, the alpine slide, miniature
golf and outdoor climbing wall. Call 970-726-5514 for more information! |
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VISTA BASIN SKI AND HEADWATERS GOLF COURSE - Formerly
known as Silver Creek, the SolVista resort provides a wonderful
place for families to ski together. Headwaters features an 18
hole course, pro shop and lessons with the county's largest practice
facility. Located just south of the town of Granby, in the geographic
area known as Middle Park, SolVista does indeed have wonderful
vistas of the beautiful mountains by which it is surrounded. |
| HOT
SULPHUR SPRINGS RESORT -
Located in the town of Hot Sulphur Springs, the county seat of
Grand County, this resort sits alongside the Colorado River and
provides a wonderful spa and lodging package for those in need
of relaxation. There are 18 pools, including two private cave-like
rooms. The resort is on the north west side of the river just
at the mouth of the Byers Canyon, just 26 miles north of Fraser
on Hwy. 40. |
| ROCKY
MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK -
There is so much to say about this extraordinary national park
that we don't know where to begin. What we can say, is (with
no disrespect intended) that it is not the place you have to
drive through to get to Estes Park! It IS the park! Majestic
views let you see all the way to Wyoming. Massive undertakings
like the highway which cuts through this park and the pioneer
Big Ditch which siphons water from these mountains to the eastern
plains of Colorado, take a back seat to the splendor of the wildlife
and the scenic beauty of the park. The ways you can enjoy this
beauty aren't limited to hiking and camping. You can take nature
courses led by experts in their fields. Rangers lead snowshoe
walks. You can learn and read about the history of the park and
its flora and fauna in the interpretive centers at either portal
to the park. And you can shop in the Alpine Center at 12,000
feet. Trust us, there is a reason that busloads of tourists visit
this park annually. |
| SNOWMOBILING
- SLEIGH RIDES - HORSEBACK RIDES - DOG SLEDDING - BALLOONING
- HAYRIDES - COLORADO RIVER RAFTING We are sure we've left something out! Several companies
offer snowmobiling, both guided and unguided, with trips into
the national forest and up on the Continental Divide. Sleigh
rides are offered by several outfitters and can be as simple
as a sleigh ride through the woods, with or without hot chocolate,
to an elaborate but rustic dinner sleigh ride with entertainment!
Summer trail rides are a great way to enjoy the scenery and wildflowers.
If you haven't done a dog sled ride you are in for a treat! It
will take hours for the smile to leave your face! Two companies
offer balloon rides...dress warm, it is cold up there even in
the summer! Those seeking a warm weather outing can choose from
several different rafting companies that will take you down the
Colorado. For more information, see the Activities page! |
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MUSEUMS - Within a great loop of the Continental Divide,
surrounded by peaks, lies the valley that is today's Grand County.
The broad sheltered meadows and timber covered hills attracted
humans 9,000 years ago. Abundant game brought Ute and Arapaho
tribes, and French trappers gave the valley the name Middle Park.
Today, the chief industries are tourism and ranching.
There are two museums in
the area which are owned and operated by the Grand County Historical
Association. The Cozens
Ranch Museum is in
Fraser on Highway 40, near Winter Park. The Ranch is one of the
oldest homesteads in the Fraser Valley. It served as the area's
post office and stage stop. At its peak, the ranch covered over
700 acres. Constructed during the years 1875 to 1882, the main
house, post ofice and stagestop are restored and open to the
public. In the adjoining shed is a fullsize replica of the stagecoach
which ran from Georgetown to Hot Sulphur Springs between 1876-1905.
For more information, please call 970-726-5488. The Grand County Museum in Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado
is housed in the old Hot Sulphur Springs School, built in 1924.
The museum's exhibits give excellent insight into the early people
and businesses of Grand county. There are artifacts from the
nearby Windy Gap archeological dig which date back 8,500 years
ago. The Pioneer Women exhibit highlights the often overlooked
but vital role of women in settling the land. For more information,
please call 970-725-3939.
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