Tour Grand County with Travelstorys GPS
Ready for a Modern West adventure? Just 70 miles from Denver, Colorado, Grand County is a perfect year-round getaway. This is the western gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park and the home of Winter Park Ski Resort. It is also full of fascinating, off-the-beaten-path towns and communities worth visiting for a meal or downtown stroll.
On this mobile audio tour of Grand County, you will discover the influential role its Fraser Valley played in human history, from the Paleo-Indians who walked this land thousands of years ago, to the expansion of America’s Western frontier and leaps forward in transportation and engineering. Step back in time and imagine yourself:
• Following high-mountain trails on foot with our distant ancestors
• Riding a stagecoach on bumpy dirt roads
• Visiting Doc Susie, a remarkable physician
• Shoveling snow off the early railroad tracks
• Witnessing Grand County’s own notorious shoot-out of 1883
• Playing cowboy at a local dude ranch
• Taking flight lessons from Emily Warner, the first female commercial airline pilot
As you explore Colorado’s high country, you will get a deep sense of its history while enjoying its current local flavor. You will also discover the power of the Colorado River and its tributaries, the life forces helping both the human and natural communities of this region thrive.
Get the Travelstorys App and begin your listening adventure today
Explore this region with this interactive audio tour! You can take the tour remotely by clicking on the white arrow in the green circle above and then clicking on the story sites on the map. Or enjoy the tour on-site by downloading the TravelStorys app for free. The audio, text, and images will launch automatically as you approach each story site.
Protecting the Source Starts with You
In Grand County, nature isn’t just what you visit — it’s what we protect. From mindful travel habits to supporting local stewardship efforts, small actions add up to big impact. Learn how you can explore responsibly and help keep this place wild for generations to come.
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