970 Grand County

Kayli Foulk is my special guest today. We talk about the importance of the county's drought preparedness plan and the Colorado River. Grand County is the headwaters of the Colorado River, which runs 1.450 miles, and services over 40 million people, seven states and two nations. Unfortunately, due to many issues, the Colorado River is one of the most endangered rivers in the states, and we all...

Ken Fosha, the owner of Drowsy Water Ranch, joins me today to talk about the history of dude and guest's ranches and the fun things to do at his ranch this summer. https://www.drowsywater.com www.visitgrandcounty.com

Faith Overall, Community Engagement Manager with Leave no Trace, joins me today to talk about the Leave no Trash campaign. Leave no Trace offers innovative education, skills, research, and science to help people care for the outdoors.  To learn more about Leave no Trace: www.leavenotrace.org #Leavenotrash www.visitgrandcounty.com

Jen Miller, the Public Relations and Communications Manager with Winter Park Resort, joins me today to talk about the end of the 2022 ski season and what's available at the resort during the summer. www.visitgrandcounty.com www.orecommunicaitons.com www.winterparkresort.com

Wildlife biologist Doreen Summerlin joins us to talk about the spring and early summer wildlife migrating to Grand County, including robins, bluebirds, and ospreys.

In this episode, Gigi Ragland talks about her February  20, 2022, Denver Post article  "Snowshoe to Solitude". The article talks about her trip with Kaiyote Tours in the West entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. Gigi Ragland specializes in travel, sustainable topics, adventure, and food writing.  She has written for regional, national, and international print and online publications...

Janna Graber joins us to talk about her visit to Grand Lake last summer including Grand Lake Lodge, Headwaters Marina, Rocky Mountain National Park and so much more. anna Graber is an award-winning journalist whose work has appeared in books, magazines, newspapers, TV, video, online and podcasts. A native of Colorado, she has covered stories in more than 48 countries. She is a staff writer and edi...

Eric Lindberg joins us to talk about photo tips in Grand County. California-based photographer and writer Eric Lindberg specializes in adventure travel, domestic and world culture, small-ship cruises, wildlife, and wild places. Covering subjects ranging from foreign rail journeys and wilderness river expeditions to American road trips and urban cultural hotspots, his award-winning photos and stori...

Maria Chavez and Libby Landen from the Winter Park & Fraser Chamber join me today to discuss what's new in Winter Park, Colorado, and their NEW Shine On Campaign.  https://www.playwinterpark.com

Dede Fay gives us a history lesson from her father's book "To Think it Happened in Grand County." Learn about the Grand Lake shootout, Charles Lindbergh, Doc Susie, and more. History and Philosophy Professor Abbott Eastman Fay was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska on July 19, 1926. He married Joan D. Richardson November 26, 1953 near the beginning of his teaching career. They had three...

Annita is the on-air personality of the award winning travel radio show, Travel With Annita. She shares fascinating human interest stories exploring destinations through the eyes and voices of people who call them home. Travel with Annita has been on the air for eight years with broadcast signals in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, North Georgia and metro Atlanta. She also hosts the podc...

Wildlife Biologist, Doreen Sumerlin joins us today to talk about the winter wildlife in Grand County. Doreen Sumerlin served as the District Wildlife Biologist for the Sulphur Ranger District in Granby and the Clear Creek Ranger District, based in Idaho Springs. In 2019, Sumerlin was awarded the distinguished Jack Adams Award. The award is presented annually to a Forest Service wildlife biologist,...

Lauren Huber joins me today as my first co-host. We talk with Rachael Thackston from River Run RV Resort. We talk about the Three Lakes  Ice Fishing Contest, new developments, and everything you can do while visiting River Run RV Resort. Destination Granby Conveniently located at the intersection of Highways 34 and 40, Granby is literally the commercial and tourist crossroads of Grand County.  Ori...

Darley Newman, six time Emmy Award-nominated host, talks about her upcoming show – Travels with Darley on PBS, featuring Grand County. In the episode and series, Newman takes her viewers around the world as she works with locals as the destinations guides to experience the culture, cuisine, history, and outdoor adventure. Look for the “Travels with Darley; Colorado Ranches & Forests" epis...

Amy talks about the new snowcat tours offered this winter, the addition of Todd Lodwick, former Olympic silver skier, winter activities, and much more. YMCA of the Rockies, located near the town of Winter Park, Colorado, is a year-round vacation, reunion, wedding and conference destination. YMCA of the Rockies’ Snow Mountain Ranch offers a wholesome environment where friends, families & groups...

Learn about the fun things to do in Kremmling, Colorado this winter from the Wolford Ice Fishing contest to snowmobiling on Rabbits Ears Pass.

Jennifer Broom is a freelance multi-media travel journalist for broadcast, print, and digital outlets. Her writings and TV segments appear in AAA National, The Weather Channel, TWC Local Now, nationally syndicated show “The List,” and multiple TV markets, including Denver and Dallas. Today we’ll be talking with Jennifer about her article in the 2021 Holiday issue of Encompass – Holidays on the slo...

Emily Hagen, Grand Lake Chamber Director, talks with us today about winter in Grand Lake. She'll discuss some winter events, including the winter carnival (get your prom dress ready), ice addiction, and the ice hockey tournament. Also, get the inside scoop on places to eat and the best place to be during the New Year's Eve fireworks display.

Jen Miller, Winter Park Resort's Public Relations and Communication Manager, discusses the new trail map app, new restaurants, events, and acknowledging Native and Indigenous people. About Winter Park Resort Winter Park Resort, Colorado's quintessential mountain and ski resort is located less than 70 miles from the city of Denver. Flanked by the dramatic Continental Divide, the resort is...

 Jeff  Roberts is the morning drive personality at the top Oklahoma City morning show  Magic 104.1. He and his morning crew have visited Grand County over the last 20 plus years while producing the show in Winter Park and Grand Lake.  In this episode, we'll hear about his love for GC.

Christy discusses her story on Drowsy Water Ranch in Cowgirl Magazine .