Visit Winter Park Rentals Logo ×

Backcountry Colorado Mountain Huts Worth Exploring

Backcountry Colorado Mountain Huts are a fantastic, simple way to enjoy the wilderness on overnight trips. Huts exist in many forms across Colorado, the country and the world. From small shacks that provide protection from the elements to more modernized cabins for larger groups, huts are a great way to enjoy nature without a tent. In Grand County, two huts of the latter variety can be rented for any gathering...

Views 1455
Read more

Free Kid-friendly Fall Fun

all is a great time for everyone to have fun! Here’s a list of kid-friendly family activities in Winter Park Colorado, and the best part is they are all free! Fall Festival – Sept. 26 – Fraser, Colorado The 15th Annual Grand Kids Fall Festival is located at the Fraser Valley Sports Complex. Free admission to festival, tickets available for the following festivities: Tasty Food, Bake Sale, Prizes, Silent Auction, Bouncy...

Views 859
Read more

It’s Hunting Season – Hike S.M.A.R.T.

It’s hunting season in the Colorado Rockies! When you hit the trails these days you might notice a lot of camps set up and even some hunters out and about walking along the back roads and trails. Just because it is hunting season does not mean that you can’t also still hike, you just have to Hike S.M.A.R.T. Here are Some Tips to Hiking  S.M.A.R.T. (S) See and Be Seen: For...

Views 735
Read more

Elk Bugling for Beginners

It is that time of year again. The time when the aspen trees begin to turn and bull elk begin to bugle. Listening to an elk bugling “live” is an amazing experience. The range of pitches a bull elk can reach and the raw power of their calls will astound you and give you chills. We definitely encourage you to add, “listening to an elk bugle” to your personal bucket list. Perhaps the...

Views 1044
Read more

Leaf Peeping Drives – You Must Take!

Fall in Winter Park, Colorado means the gorgeous glow of aspen trees, and they are already starting to POP! This year the aspens are expected to peak the third and fourth weeks of September. So plan ahead, Visit Winter Park, and see the magic as it unfolds. Here are some insider tips on some of the best leaf peeping opportunities in the high country, (that require limited or no hiking at...

Views 1597
Read more

Top Fall Hike!

If you’re looking for the perfect fall hike Columbine Lake a great option! On this hike you enjoy limited elevation gain, stunning views of the Indian Peaks Wilderness, late blooming wildflowers, and of course the teal blue of the clear mountain lake. To prepare: Bring layers, food, water (or water purification tools), a camera, and a credit card for the fee station if you plan on hiking between Memorial day and September...

Views 882
Read more

Visit on a Dime

Your Unofficial Guide to all things Winter Park and the Fraser Valley Winter Park, Colorado is a great location to add to your travel bucket list. Don’t let the fear of finances hold you back from experiencing this amazing destination. Here are tips to help you keep your vacation affordable and Visit Winter Park for Cheap! Winter Park, Colorado Lodging: Camp – There are tons of places in the area...

Views 1181
Read more

4 Seasons of Fun

Visit Winter Park, Colorado Your unofficial guide to all things Winter Park and the Fraser Valley The four seasons of Winter Park, Colorado Though ‘winter’ is in our name, Winter Park, Colorado offers much more than just wintertime fun. Enjoy year-round fun when you Visit Winter Park. SUMMER Visit Winter Park in the Summer to experience a variety of live music nightly, fantastic hiking, biking, camping, white-water rafting, fishing, tubing,...

Views 881
Read more

What to do in Winter Park Colorado

Visit Winter Park, Colorado Your unofficial guide to all things Winter Park and the Fraser Valley 5 Surprises What to do in Winter Park, Colorado 1. A Summer Tubing Hill Yes, you read that correctly. A summer tubing hill! We have the only summer tubing hill in Colorado and one of only three in the county here in our own backyard! You’ll be able to enjoy tubing without the heavy gear...

Views 1340
Read more

Romantic Winter Park Date Night Ideas

  Do you remember the last time you went on a date with your significant other? If not, you’re overdue so plan a date when you Visit Winter Park, Colorado. If you’re in need of some Winter Park date night ideas we’ve got you covered, (we’ve even got childcare covered)! Here is a list of options for date nights ranging from happy hour to a fun-filled night out on the...

Views 2182
Read more
contact us find your rental