Annita is the on-air personality of the award winning travel radio show, Travel With Annita. She shares fascinating human interest stories exploring destinations through the eyes and voices of people who call them home. Travel with Annita has been on the air for eight years with broadcast signals in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, North Georgia and metro Atlanta. She also hosts the podcast, Quarter Miles Travel, exploring the U.S. based on the designs on the state and commemorative U.S. Mint quarters.   For 13 year Annita traveled the world with Pan American World Airways, working as a purser. Annita worked with the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the 1996 Olympics Planning Committee training volunteers in intercultural communications and awareness for the Olympic Games.  Annita has been to over 98 countries and continues today exploring destinations inspiring others to have a travel adventure. https://www.travelwithannita.com/destination-grand-county-colorado-boat-rides-to-horseback-rides/ 

Wildlife Biologist, Doreen Sumerlin joins us today to talk about the winter wildlife in Grand County.Doreen Sumerlin served as the District Wildlife Biologist for the Sulphur Ranger District in Granby and the Clear Creek Ranger District, based in Idaho Springs.In 2019, Sumerlin was awardedthe distinguished Jack Adams Award. The award is presented annually to a Forest Service wildlife biologist, fisheries biologist, or botanist, who, over the course of their career, has exemplified the characteristics and qualities of former Forest Service wildlife biologist Jack Adams – dedication, hard work, and continuous dependable service.   https://www.skyhinews.com/news/a-passion-for-wildlife/

Lauren Huber joins me today as my first co-host. We talk with Rachael Thackston from River Run RV Resort. We talk about the Three Lakes  Ice Fishing Contest, new developments, and everything you can do while visiting River Run RV Resort.Destination GranbyConveniently located at the intersection of Highways 34 and 40, Granby is literally the commercial and tourist crossroads of Grand County.  Originally founded to service the newly built railroad, the town has long served as a commercial and service area for local farmers and ranchers.  Today, the town’s central location makes it an excellent base for exploring the surrounding area, which includes the lakes and forest lands of the Arapaho National Recreation Area and National Forest.  The town is home to many services and retail businesses, including a supermarket, medical clinic, drug store, River Run RV Resort, Granby Ranch, hunting/sporting goods, laundromat, train station, library, banks, schools, motels, and restaurants.  Granby is also known as the “Dude Ranch Capital of the USA” for its concentration of dude and guest ranches featuring everything from rugged lodges to posh resort-style accommodations.River Run RV ResortOpened in July 2019, River Run Resort provides visitors with a new way to experience Colorado. The property, part of the Signature Sun RV Resort collection, is committed to providing guests with elevated resort amenities no matter how they choose to travel. River Run will offer a variety of unique lodging styles including furnished mountain cottages, glamping accommodations, RV and camping facilities. Situated in Granby along the headwaters of the Colorado River, in a valley below the Arapahoe National Forest and Rocky Mountain National Park this upscale mountain retreat offers unparalleled year-round access to the Northern Colorado Rockies. Guests will have access to a variety of onsite amenities to keep them entertained and well-fed without ever leaving the property, including fishing, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, mini-bowling, pool, spa services, a tavern, an events center, and more set against spectacular views of the Continental Divide. The surrounding public lands, including three nearby lakes, provide opportunities to hike, bike, boat, fish, and enjoy wildlife. Winter guests can enjoy world-class skiing and snowboarding at nearby Winter Park Resort as well as easy access to snowmobiling, ice-fishing, cross-country skiing, and more.www.visitgrandcounty.comwww.orecommunications.comhttps://www.destinationgranby.comhttps://www.sunoutdoors.com/colorado/river-run-rv-resort

Darley Newman, six time Emmy Award-nominated host, talks about her upcoming show – Travels with Darley on PBS, featuring Grand County. In the episode and series, Newman takes her viewers around the world as she works with locals as the destinations guides to experience the culture, cuisine, history, and outdoor adventure. Look for the “Travels with Darley; Colorado Ranches & Forests" episode on Grand County on your local PBS TV station now and coming to your favorite streaming site and online through JOURNY this spring.Travels with Darley's 51 episodes take viewer to hidden gems in the USA, Asia, Europe and the Caribbean to experience diverse cultures and traditions and what makes each location truly unique. Darley’s on-camera local counterparts are the true stars of each episode, as they lead Darley through their world. Watch the series on PBS, Create TV, Amazon Prime, Wondrium and Ovation TV’s JOURNY, a free app available on your phone, tablet, or smart tv device of your choice, including Roku, Plex, Vewd, Samsung TV Plus, Apple TV, Zumo, Google Play, Amazon Fire and more.Video shorts from the series are also available on Darley’s YouTube Channel, Facebook and Instagram.https://darley-newman.comhttps://www.visitgrandcounty.com#gogrand, #travelswithdarley, #Colorado, #Grand Lake, #Fraser, #USForest, #ArapahoeNationalForest, #LatigoRanch, #BarLazyJ, #CLazyU, #PBS, #createtv, #nationalforests  

Amy talks about the new snowcat tours offered this winter, the addition of Todd Lodwick, former Olympic silver skier, winter activities, and much more.YMCA of the Rockies, located near the town of Winter Park, Colorado, is a year-round vacation, reunion, wedding and conference destination. YMCA of the Rockies’ Snow Mountain Ranch offers a wholesome environment where friends, families & groups enjoy a tranquil setting, more activities than anywhere else & quality time together. 

Learn about the fun things to do in Kremmling, Colorado this winter from the Wolford Ice Fishing contest to snowmobiling on Rabbits Ears Pass.

Jennifer Broom is a freelance multi-media travel journalist for broadcast, print, and digital outlets. Her writings and TV segments appear in AAA National, The Weather Channel, TWC Local Now, nationally syndicated show “The List,” and multiple TV markets, including Denver and Dallas. Today we’ll be talking with Jennifer about her article in the 2021 Holiday issue of Encompass – Holidays on the slopes.

Emily Hagen, Grand Lake Chamber Director, talks with us today about winter in Grand Lake.She'll discuss some winter events, including the winter carnival (get your prom dress ready), ice addiction, and the ice hockey tournament. Also, get the inside scoop on places to eat and the best place to be during the New Year's Eve fireworks display.

Jen Miller, Winter Park Resort's Public Relations and Communication Manager, discusses the new trail map app, new restaurants, events, and acknowledging Native and Indigenous people.About Winter Park ResortWinter Park Resort, Colorado's quintessential mountain and ski resort is located less than 70 miles from the city of Denver. Flanked by the dramatic Continental Divide, the resort is defined by its purely natural environment, a strong pioneering heritage, and its unique Colorado adventure culture. During the winter, Winter Park receives some of the state's most consistent snowfall across its 3000+ acres of world-class terrain and has been voted USA Today's #1 Ski Resort in North America two years in a row. During summer, the resort is home to the renowned Trestle bike park and has numerously been named as Colorado's Top Adventure Town. For more information, visit winterparkresort.com.Releases:USA TODAY READERS NAME WINTER PARK RESORT AS THE BEST SKI RESORT IN NORTH AMERICA…AGAINWINTER PARK RESORT SHARES STATEMENT ACKNOWLEDGING NATIVE AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLE, LAND AND COMMUNITIES

 Jeff  Roberts is the morning drive personality at the top Oklahoma City morning show  Magic 104.1. He and his morning crew have visited Grand County over the last 20 plus years while producing the show in Winter Park and Grand Lake.  In this episode, we'll hear about his love for GC.