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Granby is a town located about 14 miles southwest of Rocky Mountain National Park. Founded in 1904, it has been primarily prime cattle country. Now, it is a more affordable option to the nearby upscale communities of Grand Lake or Winter Park. From Steamboat Springs it was about a 1.5 hour drive to Granby.
Last Updated: May 24, 2026
From Colorado Springs we headed to the Denver area to visit family and get some work done on our Freightliner chassis. While there, we made time for Rocky Mountain National Park to get up close to the snow-covered peaks, springtime-swollen rivers, and wildlife.
