{"id":2383,"date":"2023-01-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-12T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitgrandcoun.wpengine.com\/?press_releases=get-your-heart-racing-this-valentines-day-in-grand-county-colorado"},"modified":"2023-01-12T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-01-12T00:00:00","slug":"get-your-heart-racing-this-valentines-day-in-grand-county-colorado","status":"publish","type":"press_releases","link":"https:\/\/www.visitgrandcounty.com\/press-releases\/get-your-heart-racing-this-valentines-day-in-grand-county-colorado\/","title":{"rendered":"Get your heart racing this Valentine\u2019s Day in Grand County, Colorado"},"content":{"rendered":"

Grand County, CO\u2026 It\u2019s that time of year again: Grocery stores are displaying candy hears and chocolates, getting card companies have outdone themselves with florid prose, and florists and fancy restaurants are taking orders and reservations in advance of the big day. February 14 is fast approaching and you\u2019d better be ready<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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But this year, instead of attempting to send your significant others hear aflutter with gifts, Grand County has a better option to get your heart racing. Perfectly happy as a party of one? We have some fun for you, too.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Fat Biking<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Riding along on a bicycle built for two is all well and good, but if you really wan to set your heart a-poundin\u2019, try out a fat bike. A specially designed bike with fat tires made just for snow, fat biking is taking the high country by storm Now you and your honey can explore Grand County\u2019s trails during winter\u2019s wonderland, working up a sweat before cozying up by a fire<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Flying solo? It\u2019s just you and the trails out there; You can go as long or as fast as you like and you never have to sit at the top of a hill, waiting on a significant other<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Dog Sledding<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

For an exhilarating experience that is sure to send your heart racing, dogsledding is an unforgettable way to explore a winter wonderland with a loved one Whether you\u2019re riding or driving, you\u2019ll fall in love with the sport as you wind your way through the snow.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Flying Solo? You\u2019ll lose your heart to your four-legged team as you get to experience the djoy of dogsledding without having to choose between riding or driving.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Snowmobiling<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Rev up your heart rate as you rev up the engine on your very own snowmobile. Combining the power of the engine (like the power of your love) and the thrill of the journey (like the thrill you get every time you look into his or her eyes), you\u2019ll be transported on a magical (love) journey like no other in the backcountry of Grand County.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Flying solo? You\u2019ll experience the thrill of knowing that you\u2019re in complete control, charting your own course and taking every turn exactly as you\u2019d planned. You\u2019re captain, navigator and passenger, all wrapped into one.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Of course, these are just some of the winter adventures perfect for romance (or not, your choice) during the pastel-colored season. From ice fishing to sledding and snowshoeing, Grand County promises to get your heart racing this Valentine\u2019s Day-n flowers, chocolate or candy required.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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For more information about these and other events in Grand County, visit\u00a0www.visitgrandcounty.com<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0www.facebook.com\/grandcountycolorado<\/a>. Follow @grandcountyco on Twitter.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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About Grand County, Colo. (www.visitgrandcounty.com)<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Located 67 miles west of Denver, Grand County is home to wide-open spaces, breathtaking mountain scenery and authentic old-west towns. Outdoor recreational activities include golf, boating, fishing, biking, hiking, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, skiing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, sleigh rides and tubing. The area features more than 600 miles of mapped and marked trails, one national park, two national forests, two wilderness areas, two national scenic byways, two major ski resorts, four world-class dude ranches and four mountain golf courses. Grand County\u2019s extensive water network includes Colorado\u2019s largest natural lake, 1,000 miles of streams, 1,000 acres of high mountain lakes and 11,000 acres of reservoirs.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Contact:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Gaylene Ore,\u00a0gaylene@orecommunications.com<\/a>, 970-53<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Grand County, CO\u2026 It\u2019s that time of year again: Grocery stores are displaying candy hears and chocolates, getting card companies have outdone themselves with florid prose, and florists and fancy restaurants are taking orders and reservations in advance of the big day. February 14 is fast approaching and you\u2019d better be ready \u00a0 But this […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","press_release_type":[],"class_list":["post-2383","press_releases","type-press_releases","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.visitgrandcounty.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press_releases\/2383","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.visitgrandcounty.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press_releases"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.visitgrandcounty.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/press_releases"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.visitgrandcounty.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2383"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"press_release_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.visitgrandcounty.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press_release_type?post=2383"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}