Grand Lake Trip Overview
Chief Experience Officer and local historian, Dave Lively, will guide you beyond closed gates of Rocky Mountain National Park, leaving the pavement, parking lots and heavily used trails behind to reveal the stories of the region’s history, people and wildlife.
He will shine light on the rich history of Rocky in a way that brings the adventures of the people of the past to life. With unique stories and one of a kind photos he will connect you to events and personal journeys from the past, transporting you back in time and allowing you to visualize this wilderness in a new light.
Dave is a resident and well-known historian in Grand Lake, and the only Certified Tour Guide in Grand County, Colorado. He lives less than ½ mile from Rocky Mountain National Park, his backyard. His family homesteaded what is now the western entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, giving him generations of unique detailed knowledge, personal stories and photographs.
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Grand Lake, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Grand Lake, Colorado, United States
Chief Experience Officer and local historian, Dave Lively, will guide you beyond closed gates of Rocky Mountain National Park, leaving the pavement, parking lots and heavily used trails behind to reveal the stories of the region’s history, people and wildlife.
He will shine light on the rich history of Rocky in a way that brings the adventures of the people of the past to life. With unique stories and one of a kind photos he will connect you to events and personal journeys from the past, transporting you back in time and allowing you to visualize this wilderness in a new light.
Dave is a resident and well-known historian in Grand Lake, and the only Certified Tour Guide in Grand County, Colorado. He lives less than ½ mile from Rocky Mountain National Park, his backyard. His family homesteaded what is now the western entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, giving him generations of unique detailed knowledge, personal stories and photographs.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, USA
Passengers will avoid the summer tour bus crowds and be transported in a private vehicle to a variety of off-the-beaten-path historical landmarks on Rocky Mountain National Park’s west side.
Duration: 4 hours
Pass By: Grand Lake Visitor Center, Corner of West Portal Road and Highway 34, Grand Lake, CO 80447
Drive by first attraction of the local source of information.
Stop At: Rocky Mountain National Park Grand Lake Entrance, Rocky Mountain National;= Park, Rocky Mtn NP Grand Lake Entrance / Toll Station, Trail Ridge Rd, Grand Lake, CO 80447, USA
Historic sites and stories. Learn of the people that have passed through or lived in what is now Rocky Mountain National Park. See sites only a few locals know about.
Duration: 4 hours
