970 Grand County

Brady Johnson, with the award-winning Ranch C Lazy U, joins me today to talk about winter at the ranch, which includes winter horseback riding, cross-country skiing, tubing, spa treatments, and so much more. C Lazy U has been an operating dude ranch since 1919. The property offers luxurious accommodations, gourmet meals, an array of summer and winter activities, and overall outdoor fun. www.clazyu...

My guest, Samantha Missey, is the marketing, programs, and education manager for the Grand County Historical. In 1974, The Grand County Historical Association was formed to preserve the history of Grand County's historical buildings and artifacts, including four museums: Cozens Ranch Emily Warner Field Aviation Museum – open in summer Heritage Park Museum – open in the summer Pioneer Village...

Alan Walker, Board President for the Rocky Mountain Folk School, is my guest today. Alan shares the history of Folk School, the desire to start a school in Grand Lake, and the classes they are offering this fall. www.rockymountainfolkschool.org

My guest today is Elizabeth Brumm, the director of Marketing for Devil’s Thumb Ranch, Resort and Spa.  Elizabeth shares the history and overview of the ranch as well as information on upcoming events and specials. October 13 – Taste of the Ranch  For more information on Devil’s Thumb Ranch, Resort and Spa: https://www.devilsthumbranch.com

My guest today is Bea Broda. Bea is the host and producer of the show – Outta Town Adventures, showed on Amazon Prime and several other outlets. Grand County was recently featured in her show, and we remissness about her visit to Grand Lake, Winter Park, Granby, and Snow Mountain Ranch. Outta Town Adventures is dedicated to presenting history, culture, and geography in a fun and positive way. It e...

Kaiyote Snow from Kaiyote Tours is my guest today. Kaiyote offers guided hiking, backpacking, snowshoe, and cross-country ski trips at the western entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. To experience one of Kaiyote's tours is pure joy. On her tours, she shares her knowledge  of birding, wildlife, and flora and fauna  For more information: https://www.kaiyotetours.com

Lauren Huber with Destination Granby talks about everything spooky happening in Granby over Halloween.  We talk about the scarecrow contest, events at Sun Outdoors, and Halloween on the main street.

Evie Guay from Headwaters River Journey joins me today. Evie and I discussed this unique and educational “museum” located in Winter Park, Colorado.  We talk about what it's like visiting Headwaters River Journey and ways to conserve water while visiting Grand County. https://headwatersriverjourney.com

Wildlife biologist Doreen Sumerlin shares her knowledge of the elk rut season with us. She shares with us why the male bulges, the importance of the fall season, and the best viewing spot in Grand County.

Amelia Benson from Amelia's Campfire Pretzel®️ joined me today. Amelia came up with this delicious sweet/salty treat during Covid, and this tasty product is fun for the young to old.  We talk about how Amelia came up with this idea, how to use and where to purchase it in Grand County and around the Denver area.   For more information- https://www.facebook.com/campfirepretzelexperience/   Plac...

Catherine Ross, executive director for the Winter Park & Fraser Chamber, joins me today.   We talk about the events happening in the Winter Park and Fraser Valley this fall including: Country in the Park Tacos and Margs 2nd Annual Plein Air Rocky Mountain Wine Fest www.playwinterpark.com

My guest today is Dede Fay. Dede and I discuss the history of skiing in Grand County, including Winter Park Resort, Granby Ranch, Berthoud Pass, and much more.

My guest today is Stephanie Conners. Stephanie is the executive director for the 2nd Annual Troublesome Fest in Grand Lake, Colorado.   Turning the tragedy of devastating wildfires into a celebration of community, this Americana, Rock, and Texas Red Dirt benefit festival returns to Gene Stover Lakefront Park on Saturday, Sept. 10. Tickets cost is $50.   For more information: https://www.troublesom...

The Diversity and Equality Manager for YMCA of the Rockies, Kristen Spronz joins me today.  Kristen discusses the importance of diversity, equality, and inclusion for a destination and workplace. 

My guest today is Meara McQuain, the President/Director for the Headwaters Trails Alliance, We discuss the importance of Headwaters Trails Alliance in Grand County, which maintains and builds new trails throughout the county with the support of the volunteers, Forest Service, BLM, and many other partners throughout the state.  https://headwaterstrails.org https://www.visitgrandcounty.com

My guest today is Ryan Barwick. Ryan is the owner of Mad Adventures, Grand Adventures, and Trailblazers. Mad Adventures offer summer raft trips and off-road vehicle tours. In addition, Grand Adventures and Trailblazers offer snowmobile tours in Winter Park to the top of the Continental Divide and tours in Grand Lake. https://www.grandadventures.com

Julie Bielenberg is a Colorado-based writer producing over 75 pieces a year for outlets such as AAA, Rachel Ray in Season, Cayman Airways, Caribbean Journal, Cowboys & Indians, USA Today, Vail Daily, and numerous others. She has been the State’s #1 agritourism for ten consecutive years and is always in search of field, farm, forest and forage. Julie has three children, two pandemic pooches, an...

My guest today is Catherine Ross, Executive Director for the Winter Park and Fraser Chamber.  We talk about the 39th annual Jazz Festival scheduled for July 16-17, 2022.   For more information on the schedule and tickets - https://www.playwinterpark.com/jazzfest   www.visitgrandcounty.com

My guest today is Jace Wirth, General Manager of Granby Ranch. Jace and I talk about the summer and winter activities at Granby Ranch and the capital improvements to their snowmaking capabilities. About Granby Ranch  Granby Ranch is located 90 miles west of Denver and three miles away from the town of Granby, Colorado. The easily accessible resort offers world-class mountain biking and fly fishing...

A two-time nationally published author and mindset accountability coach, Holly works with individuals,  business owners and organization leaders to create profitable, feel-good workplaces and experiences where everyone prospers. Her two books, including “How to Make Feeling Good Your Priority: A Marathoner’s Journey to a Feel Good-State” and “Breakthrough Your Net Profit Barrier: How I Find $100K...

Jeff Roberts (Magic Man) and Rachael Jamison join be today after spending three days in Grand Lake for their morning program on Magic 104.1 (KMGL) in Oklahoma City. We talked about the summer activities they did during their visit, and they each shared their favorite experience in Grand County.  www.visitgrandcounty.com https://magic104.com www.gograndlake.com

Today, Ron Ellis, President of the Grand County Colorado Tourism Board, is my guest. We talk about the purpose of the GCCTB (Grand County Colorado Tourism Board), how the Board started, and the new sustainability impact study they are implementing for the county's stakeholders and residents. The Grand County Tourism Board is the official source for information, lodging, events, and activities...

Randy George with Latigo Ranch joins me today. Randy and his wife Lisa have owned Latigo Ranch for over 30 years. The ranch is a family affair involving their two children, Hannah, Spencer, and Spencer’s wife (who is a trained sommelier). Located near Kremmling in the western part of the county, Latigo Ranch focuses on horsemanship and creating a personal and intimate feel.  •Homemade caramel corn...

Amy Wolf joins us again to talk about the sustainability programs the YMCA of the Rockies is introduction this summer. We'll talk about their water bottle water project, meatless meals, scavenger hunt and SYRUS Waste Audit and Handbook Project.

Dede Fay is back. Today we talk about the town Granby, Colorado. Dede shares some fun history about this town in Grand County.