Rocky Mountain National Park Guided Tours from Grand Lake

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Boulder, USA
Lively Tours and Talks is owned and operated by historian and Grand Lake local, Dave Lively, and specializes in providing the most engaging guided tours into Rocky Mountain National Park.
Another great day in Rocky Mountain National Park!
Beautiful views of the snow-capped Never Summer mountains.
Tours are enhanced with historic photos, letters and memorabilia to help illustrate the people, places and events that helped shape Rocky's early days.
All tours begin at the Grand Lake community center, pass by the Grand Lake Chamber of Commerce, and stop for photos at the park entrance sign.
Rain or shine (or snow!) there's never a dull moment in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Historian Dave Lively entertains groups large and small with animated anecdotes about the history, geography and wildlife of Rocky Mountain National Park.

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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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Grand Lake Center, 301 Marina Dr, Grand Lake, CO 80447, USA

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Meet historian Dave Lively in front of the flagpole at the Grand Lake Center, where you will climb into Dave's comfortable, four-door truck to begin your custom tour of Rocky Mountain National Park, located just minutes away from the starting point.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Description

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.

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What To Expect

  • Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
  • Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
  • Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
  • Duration: 4 hours (Approx.)
  • Return Details: Returns to original departure point

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup not offered
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What To Bring

  • Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
  • Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
  • A Smile!

Additional Info

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-148749P1

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