970 Grand County

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/

Places to purchase:

Wheat Ridge Poultry and Meat Co – celebrating 80 years of business

River Run RV Resort General Store – Granby

The Fitch Meat Market – Granby

Middle Park Meat – Kremmling

Kremmling Mercantile - Kremmling

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.troublesomefest.com

www.visitgrandcounty.com

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