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