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