Grand County, CO… It’s that time of year again: Grocery stores are displaying candy hears and chocolates, getting card companies have outdone themselves with florid prose, and florists and fancy restaurants are taking orders and reservations in advance of the big day. February 14 is fast approaching and you’d better be ready

But this year, instead of attempting to send your significant others hear aflutter with gifts, Grand County has a better option to get your heart racing. Perfectly happy as a party of one? We have some fun for you, too.

Fat Biking

Riding along on a bicycle built for two is all well and good, but if you really wan to set your heart a-poundin’, try out a fat bike. A specially designed bike with fat tires made just for snow, fat biking is taking the high country by storm Now you and your honey can explore Grand County’s trails during winter’s wonderland, working up a sweat before cozying up by a fire

Flying solo? It’s just you and the trails out there; You can go as long or as fast as you like and you never have to sit at the top of a hill, waiting on a significant other

Dog Sledding

For an exhilarating experience that is sure to send your heart racing, dogsledding is an unforgettable way to explore a winter wonderland with a loved one Whether you’re riding or driving, you’ll fall in love with the sport as you wind your way through the snow.

Flying Solo? You’ll lose your heart to your four-legged team as you get to experience the djoy of dogsledding without having to choose between riding or driving.

Snowmobiling

Rev up your heart rate as you rev up the engine on your very own snowmobile. Combining the power of the engine (like the power of your love) and the thrill of the journey (like the thrill you get every time you look into his or her eyes), you’ll be transported on a magical (love) journey like no other in the backcountry of Grand County.

Flying solo? You’ll experience the thrill of knowing that you’re in complete control, charting your own course and taking every turn exactly as you’d planned. You’re captain, navigator and passenger, all wrapped into one.

Of course, these are just some of the winter adventures perfect for romance (or not, your choice) during the pastel-colored season. From ice fishing to sledding and snowshoeing, Grand County promises to get your heart racing this Valentine’s Day-n flowers, chocolate or candy required.

For more information about these and other events in Grand County, visit www.visitgrandcounty.com and www.facebook.com/grandcountycolorado. Follow @grandcountyco on Twitter.

About Grand County, Colo. (www.visitgrandcounty.com)

Located 67 miles west of Denver, Grand County is home to wide-open spaces, breathtaking mountain scenery and authentic old-west towns. Outdoor recreational activities include golf, boating, fishing, biking, hiking, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, skiing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, sleigh rides and tubing. The area features more than 600 miles of mapped and marked trails, one national park, two national forests, two wilderness areas, two national scenic byways, two major ski resorts, four world-class dude ranches and four mountain golf courses. Grand County’s extensive water network includes Colorado’s largest natural lake, 1,000 miles of streams, 1,000 acres of high mountain lakes and 11,000 acres of reservoirs.

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