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Meara McQuain and Erica Bean joined me today from the Headwaters Trial Alliance.
The Headwaters Trail Alliance is a nonprofit advocacy organization for the trails in Grand County.
We talk about the importance of the Leave No Trace principals, how to be good stewards of our trails, and the organization's stewardship and ambassador program.
https://headwaterstrails.org/

This episode is a repeat from January 10, 2022.
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" episode on Grand County on your local PBS TV station now and coming to your favorite streaming site and online through JOURNY this spring.Travels with Darley's 51 episodes take viewer to hidden gems in the USA, Asia, Europe and the Caribbean to experience diverse cultures and traditions and what makes each location truly unique. Darley’s on-camera local counterparts are the true stars of each episode, as they lead Darley through their world. Watch the series on PBS, Create TV, Amazon Prime, Wondrium and Ovation TV’s JOURNY, a free app available on your phone, tablet, or smart tv device of your choice, including Roku, Plex, Vewd, Samsung TV Plus, Apple TV, Zumo, Google Play, Amazon Fire and more.Video shorts from the series are also available on Darley’s YouTubeChannel, Facebook and Instagram.https://darley-newman.comhttps://www.visitgrandcounty.com

My guest today is Brittany VanderLinden with the Kremmling Area Chamber of Commerce. 

Brittany shares information on the 70th annual Kremmling Days, June 16-18, and other events and activities around Kremmling this summer.

https://www.kremmlingchamber.com

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My guest today is Catherine Ross. Catherine is the Executive Director for the Winter Park & Fraser Valley Chamber.
We discuss a few of the events happening in the Fraser Valley this summer, including the Jazz Festival, Run for Independence, BrewFest, SolShine, Music in the Park, and more.
For more information:
www.playwinterpark.com

Joining me today is Mike Ritter. Mike is the PGA Head Professional at Grand Elk Golf Club, located in Granby, Colorado.
Mike talks about the history of Grand Elk, what's new at the golf course, and much more.
For more information on Grand Elk Golf Club:
https://www.grandelk.com

This episode is a rerun from 2022. 

Margaret Strom, the owner of Mountain Moon Yoga, joins me today to discuss how we can practice mindfulness and meditation this busy summer season. She walks us through a mindfulness meditation and lists places we can practice in beautiful Grand County.

To learn more about Mountain Moon Yoga and Margaret’s classes and retreats: 
https://mtmoonyoga.com/home

To learn more about Grand County, Colorado:
https://www.visitgrandcounty.com

My guest today is Maria Chavez. Maria is a member of the Grand County Blues Society. We talk about how the Blues came to be in Grand County, where you can listen to live blues performances, the Blues Star Connection, and so much more.
https://grandblues.org

Kyle Patterson, the Management Specialist and Public Affairs Officer for Rocky Mountain National Park, joins me to discuss the park's history, winter activities and how the time entry will work this summer.

Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the oldest parks in the United States. The park was established in 1915 and covers an area of over 415 square miles.

The park is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and offers a wide range of activities, including hiking, camping, wildlife viewing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

Jeanine Consoli, my guest today, is a freelance writer and has contributed to Flipboard, TravelAwaits, Food Flaspacker, Rovology and more.

Jeanine shares her experience during her recent visit to Grand County.

Check out Jeanine's stories on Grand County:
https://www.foodieflashpacker.com/grand-lake-colorado-restaurants/
https://www.travelawaits.com/2677432/grand-lake-colorado-best-outdoor-activities/