| Hate the dreariness of the plains or the heat and dust | | | | advanced enthusiasts a wide diversity of rafting |
| of summer? Looking for a winter park? A vacation | | | | experiences. |
| spot that will give you the freshness of mountain air, | | | | Though established only in the 1940s, Winter Park has |
| the adrenaline rushes from skiing or snowmobiling, or | | | | a lot to offer even to the historically minded. While |
| simply the cool and calm that the wondrous natural | | | | there are many trails named after historic personalities, |
| beauty the American Rockies bring to the tensed and | | | | there is also Cozens' Ranch House Museum just north |
| tired soul tortured by the strains of modern urban | | | | of town - the site of a stage stop and post office set |
| living? If you have zeroed-in on Colorado's Winter Park, | | | | up in the 1870s. Don't forget to drop in at the room |
| look no further - here's your gateway to heaven! | | | | commemorating Doc Suzie, the area's first female |
| Be it winter, spring, summer or fall - there is something | | | | doctor. |
| for the visitor to Winter Park and Fraser Valley all | | | | Located just 1 1/2 hour's drive away from Denver, |
| through the year. In winter, make the most of the | | | | Winter Park Resort receives the most snow of all |
| snow all around you. Snowshoeing, dog sled riding, | | | | Colorado destination resorts. The area has five |
| cross-country skiing and snowmobiling are just some | | | | different mountains - Winter Park, Mary Jane, Parsenn |
| of the outdoor activities that you, your friends or family | | | | Bowl, Vasquez Cirque and Vasquez Ridge. |
| can indulge in. For the less adventurous, there are | | | | To proceed from I-70 out of Denver, take the exit 232 |
| great spas and hot springs, opportunities to shop till you | | | | to US Highway 40, and over Berthoud Pass. From the |
| drop, gorge to your tummy's content and guzzle as | | | | exit, Winter Park is only about 25 miles away and just |
| much as you like. | | | | about 60 miles from Denver overall. |
| In summer, skiing is no longer the primary draw, but | | | | Accommodation is no problem at all with over 30 |
| nature nonetheless keeps vacationers coming. You | | | | places to choose from and many more in and around |
| can go for hikes along beautiful wild-flower strewn | | | | the place. Restaurants provide delicious German, spicy |
| trails if long walks are what you enjoy. If you are a | | | | Cajun or Mexican food to meet the needs of cold |
| bike enthusiast, opt for the many mountain-biking | | | | weather activities and shoppers can buy all that they |
| opportunities that beckon you at Winter Park. If | | | | need from facilities around the town. |
| white-water rafting is what excites you, head for the | | | | So what are you waiting for? Pack your bags and |
| several facilities that offer both beginners as well as | | | | head for the coolest spot in the West! |