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May brings budding trees, blooming flowers, awakening wildlife, and ice-free lakes! Summer is just around the corner, ready to entertain the whole family with a variety of recreational fun! Boat rentals, horseback riding, fishing, bicycle rentals, ATV riding, and...
While summer is high season in Grand Lake, for us it's a year-round destination. In the winter there is snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ice fishing or just sitting in front of a fireplace with a good book. In the summer, it's a playground of lake activities, plus...
1. Snowshoeing Though weather dependent, warmer temperatures with chances for late-season snow make snowshoeing and cross-country skiing an enjoyable option for a sunny April day. Rangers at the Kawuneeche Visitor Center will be happy to tell you trail conditions and...
Grand Lake kicks off the excitement this March with the 1st Annual "Holes for Heroes" Ice Fishing Contest, as well as one more chance to "Snowshoe the Wilderness" with a Park Ranger on the weekend of the 3rd and 4th. Rocky Mountain Repertory...
#2 - WESTERN RIVIERA LAKESIDE LODGING, GRAND LAKE, COLORADO - Of Grand Lake - name of both the largest natural lake in Colorado and the picturesque village at its edge - the Travel Channel's Anthony Melchiorri said, "It's the most beautiful place I've ever been."...
February brings fun-filled, family-friendly events every weekend in Grand Lake! The weekend fun begins with the first Ice Addiction Ice Fishing Tournament followed by our playful Annual Winter Carnival, the return of the Annual Flight for Life Snowmobile Poker Run,...
With the new year upon us, the staff at Western Riviera would like to wish you all the best for 2018! Many exciting events are paving our way into the new year including the first ice fishing contest of the year, and fun with cross-country skis and snowshoes at the...
Deck the halls, it’s Christmastime in the Rockies! Grand Lake, covered in white, is a picturesque winter wonderland this time of year, and winter activities abound. From warm evenings at the Rocky Mountain Repertory Theater to outdoor adventures on snowshoes,...
There are many reasons to be thankful this November. We'd like to start this month's blog off by saying that we are very grateful for our Veterans and are proud to offer 50% off all lodging to our Veterans for the month of November in Honor of Veteran's Day! Offer is...
If you have not taken your autumn trip to the mountains, hurry up here before the fall colors are gone and the elk rut is over! It's a great time to check out the hiking trails and listen to the elk bugle in the Kawuneeche Valley of Rocky Mountain National Park. ...
As summer winds down, it's our favorite month in Grand Lake and Rocky Mountain National Park -- SEPTEMBER! While boating, hiking, fishing, SUPing, ATVing, horse back riding and golfing are still going on, you will now hear bugling elk, see fall colors and the...
What's your favorite outdoor activity? With Grand Lake, Colorado's largest natural lake, in our front yard, and Rocky Mountain National Park in our backyard, we provide the perfect playground for all your outdoor fun! Make your plans to come up and play in the water,...