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If you’re in search of a fall backpacking Colorado trip, here it is! Lone Eagle Peak. This past weekend three of us grabbed our packs and left for the trailhead for a backpacking adventure we are still recovering from! The Adventures of Lone Eagle Peak Backpacking Trip (14.8+ miles round-trip) Where It All Began: We met at 8:00 am in Fraser and stopped by Sharky’s to “fill our tanks” with...

About HTA? Grand County Colorado is home to hundreds of miles of trails to explore and discover on foot, bike, ATV, snowmobile, or even by horse. With so many options it can be hard to figure out where to go, when to go, and what the conditions are. That’s where Headwaters Trails Alliance comes in.   Headwaters Trails Alliance is a nonprofit organization in 1988 and officially established in 1996 to...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...