Grand County, Colorado is an area lush with abundant plants, animals and wildlife. Herds of deer can be seen on the mountainside paralleling the highway. The mountain streams are home to beavers and river otters. Moose can be spotted at almost any time of the day, usually in the willow bottoms. Elk, famous for their bugling in the fall, roam throughout the pine forests. Look for pronghorn antelop on the buttes. In the sky above, keep an eye out for bald eagles. Watch for fox in the meadows. Coyotes with their distinctive singing/howling can be heard at night. While black bears live in the backcountry, they often venture into mountain towns looking for food. (From Colorado River Headwaters Scenic & Historic Byway brochure. To order, contact the chambers.)

For more information on scenic Colorado wildlife viewing in the Grand County area, please contact each chamber directly:

Kremmling Chamber of Commerce
877-573-4301

Granby Chamber of Commerce
970-887-2311 or 800-325-1661

Grand Lake Chamber of Commerce
970-627-3402

Winter Park/Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce
970-726-4118 or 800-903-7275

Hot Sulphur Springs Chamber of Commerce 

Wildlife Safety Tips:

• Do not feed or try to touch any wild creature
• Always watch for animals crossing the road
• Deer and elk are seldom alone; if you see one animal cross the road, look for others to follow.