Camp Mountain Flower Blog

Winter Activities in Grand County!

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

From bluebird days on powdery ski slopes to winter dips in steaming hot springs, Grand County has everything you need for outdoor expeditions and relaxation when the snow starts to fall. Check out the Visit Grand County website for the latest things to do and see !

Top 10 Summer Activities in Winter Park

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Top 10 Summer Activities in Winter Park There's a whole lot of exciting fun going on this summer in Winter Park! We have tons of cool events planned as well as extensive mountain activities in our area. Here's a quick list of 10 of our favorite summer activities:... (check out the whole list at playwinterpark.com) 1. Winter Park Concerts & Events Live music! Arts and crafts! Fun runs! Blues and bikes and beers, oh my! From festivals to concerts and relaxing yoga, the days and nights are...

15 Grand Summer Adventures in Colorado

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

When the snow melts and the rivers swell in Grand County, it’s time to dive into some summer activities. Luckily, all the local lakes, wildflower-lined trails and waterfront campsites make outdoor adventure easy, especially with these 15 activities you ought to try before the snow returns in late fall. Below, check out some of the best things to do in Colorado in the summer, along with locals’ tips to make the most of your trip.

Colorado Experience: The Ski Train

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Learn all about the Winter Park Ski Train in this episode of Colorado Experience from PBS: "In this episode, we delve into the history of the Winter Park Express, a beloved ski train that carves its way from Denver through Colorado's mountains to the ski slopes. The first riders of the ski train were 100 years ago as Denverites ached for that fresh powder and easy access to it. This episode captures the romance and adventure of a unique rail experience and its legacy."

The Green Stop on the Red Line

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Local artist Lisa Baird painted The Lift bus stop bench in front of Camp Mountain Flower

Top Things to See & Do This Fall & Winter in Rocky Mountain National Park

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Rocky Mountain National Park has so many things to see and do, it can be hard to know where to start

Same great place...now managed directly by the long-term owners!

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

We are doing it all !

Grand History: 75th anniversary of the California Zephyr’s inaugural stop in Granby

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

During this week in 1949 the first California Zephyr train made its inaugural stop in Grand County. This highly anticipated train was marketed as a scenic cruise through the Rockies, and with its sleek design and fast speeds the steel train became a modern marvel on the railways. The first California Zephyr passenger train began operations March 20, 1949. The eastbound train left from Oakland, California, while the westbound train left from Chicago, Illinois. Both trains would travel throug...