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Discover how the Grand Lake Creative District is making waves beyond our mountain town. This collection of articles, videos, and features highlights the stories others have shared about our creative community, our events, and the inspiring people who bring art to life in Grand Lake. Explore the links below to see where our story has been told.
Sky-Hi News | 5/28/26 | Grand Spirit Makerspace Comes to Life | https://www.skyhinews.com/news/grand-spirit-makerspace-comes-to-life/ |
News Break | 5/22/26 | Rocky Mountain Folk School to Unveil Grand Spirit Makerspace | https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/16/distributors-artificial-intelligence-adoption/ |
Sky-Hi News | 5/22/26 | Rocky Mountain Folk School to Unveil Grand Spirit Makerspace | https://www.skyhinews.com/news/rocky-mountain-folk-school-to-unveil-grand-spirit-makerspace/ |
9News | 5/19/26 | Colorado Craftsman Teaching Cobbling Skills at New Makerspace in Grand Lake | |
The Colorado Sun | 5/16/26 | New Makerspace for Grand Lake | https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/16/distributors-artificial-intelligence-adoption/ |
Denver Post | 5/14/26 | Want to Get Off Your Phone? Learn Blacksmithing or Floral Design at These Colorado Classes and Makerspaces. | |
Sky-Hi News | 5/4/26 | Country Musician Buckstein to Make Special Appearance at Rocky Mountain Rep | |
World Atlas | 5/3/26 | 8 Most Neighborly Towns in Colorado (mentions Kaufman House Museum) | https://www.worldatlas.com/cities/8-most-neighborly-towns-in-colorado.html |
Sky-Hi News | 5/3/26 | Granby Architecture Firm Joins Affordable Housing Projects in Hopes of Expanding Community-Led Development |
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel | 4/10/26 | An Evening with Buckstein | |
The Detroit News | 4/7/26 | The Rise of the Skillcation: What to Know About the Latest Travel Trend | |
Reader’s Digest | 4/3/26 | I Take Skillcations on My Own – And They’ve Totally Changed the Way I Travel |
Lexington Herald Leader/Kentucky.com | 3/30/26 | The Rise of the Skillcation: What to Know About the Latest Travel Trend | https://www.kentucky.com/living/travel/article315233237.html | |
Austin American Statesman | 3/30/26 | The Rise of the Skillcation: What to Know About the Latest Travel Trend | https://www.pressreader.com/usa/austin-american-statesman/20260331/282699053671176?srsltid=AfmBOorwf7g8Oyqw-bbUqcX9KuVCCqSLNxSNMwBZfJcDT0OeZ2qmhbLl | |
Union Democrat | 3/30/26 | The Rise of the Skillcation: What to Know About the Latest Travel Trend | https://www.uniondemocrat.com/lifestyle/article_4808674d-580d-4934-84de-e1d43e08329a.html | |
The Daily Gazette | 3/30/26 | The Rise of the Skillcation: What to Know About the Latest Travel Trend | https://www.dailygazette.com/tribune/the-rise-of-the-skillcation-what-to-know-about-latest-travel-trend/article_a1e2edf4-3973-5a2c-80c4-ffe6df867a82.html | |
GMToday.com | 3/30/26 | The Rise of the Skillcation: What to Know About the Latest Travel Trend | ||
Fresno Bee | 3/30/26 | The Rise of the Skillcation: What to Know About the Latest Travel Trend | https://www.fresnobee.com/living/travel-tourism/article315233237.html | |
Spot On Colorado | 3/20/26 | Grand Lake Looking for Artists to Fill New Makerspace | https://spotoncolorado.com/denver-area/2214534/grand-lake-looking-for-artists-to-fill.html | |
News Break | 3/20/26 | Grand Lake Looking for Artists to Fill New Makerspace | ||
9News | 3/20/26 | Grand Lake Looking for Artists (live interview with DiAnn) | ||
Travel & Tour World | 3/15/26 | Transform Your Next Getaway Into a Skillcation | ||
Travel & Tour World | 3/15/26 | Transform Your Next Getaway Into a Skillcation (Dutch version) | ||
Sky-Hi News | 3/14/26 | How to Spend Spring Break in Grand County | https://www.skyhinews.com/news/how-to-spend-spring-break-in-grand-county/ | |
Avocadu | 3/8/26 | Three Lakeside Towns That Reopen for the Season in March | https://avocadu.com/lakeside-towns-that-reopen-for-the-season-in-march/ |
- 9News: https://youtu.be/fjBiO-If28U?si=dYp_ROT79Zi4FmHV
- Colorado Gazette
https://gazette.com/2026/02/06/4-colorado-outdoor-events-that-are-worth-checking-out-between-feb-7-and-feb-15/ - Fox31 Link not provided
- 9News
https://www.9news.com/article/entertainment/events/9-things-to-do/things-to-do-weekend-february/73-7d2e78d7-c040-4f42-aac0-4d094d0680ce - Sky-Hi News
https://www.skyhinews.com/news/vikings-invade-high-country-grand-lakes-winter-carnival-tradition-returns/ - Thirst Colorado
https://www.thirstcolorado.com/source/2026/2/4/events-roundup - Global Traveler https://www.globaltravelerusa.com/learn-to-ice-sculpt-at-grand-lake-viking-winter-carnival-colorado/
- Sky Hi News: https://www.skyhinews.com/news/holiday-events-light-up-the-grand-county-spirit/
- Sky Hi News: https://www.skyhinews.com/news/ring-in-2026-with-events-across-grand-county/
- Denver Gazette: https://www.denvergazette.com/2025/12/30/2025-holiday-events-in-and-around-denver-1/
- Colorado Springs Gazette:
https://gazette.com/2025/12/30/2025-holiday-events-in-and-around-colorado-springs/
- Yahoo Life!- https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/colorados-sparkling-rocky-mountain-lake-162500655.html
- Sky Hi News: ttps://www.skyhinews.com/news/colorado-symphony-to-perform-schubert-classic-for-grand-lake/
- News Break: https://www.newsbreak.com/news/4282592557679-colorado-symphony-to-perform-two-classical-octets-for-grand-lake
KTVD-TV – Space to Create Grand Lake Breaks Ground on New Makerspace and Live/Work Housing Development (Aired September 1) CLICK HERE TO WATCH
KUSA-TV – Space to Create Grand Lake Breaks Ground on New Makerspace and Live/Work Housing Development (Aired September 1, not posted online)
- FOX31 -Grand Lake breaks ground on ‘creative maker space’ apartment building(Aired September 18) CLICK TO WATCH
Broadway World – Colorado Symphony’s Chamber Music Ensemble at Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre (Aug 21)
Sky-Hi News – Grand Lake Area Historical Society Celebrates 10th Annual Community Picnic (Aug 15)
Newsbreak – Grand Lake Area Historical Society Celebrates 10th Annual Community Picnic (Aug 15)
Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade – From Past to Present: Revitalizing Colorado’s Folk & Traditional Arts (Aug 13)
Go World Travel Magazine – Glamping, Grand Views & Canoes: A Mountain Retreat at Arapaho Valley Ranch (includes Shadowcliff) (July 31)
Valley Courier – Alamosa Senior Citizens Awarded Grant for Colcha Embroidery (includes mention of GLCD grant for leather trades tools) (July 25)
CPR News – Things to Do in Colorado This Weekend (July 24)
Newsbreak – State Gives Grand Lake Creative District Grant for Leather Trades Workshops (July 23)
Sky-Hi News – State Gives Grand Lake Creative District Grant for Leather Trades Workshops (July 23)
States News Service – Colorado Creative Industries’ Folk & Traditional Arts Initiatives Celebrate State Roots (July 15)
Sky-Hi News – Anonymous Donor Gifts Leatherworking Tools to Rocky Mountain Folk School (June 27)
Colorado.com – Colorado’s Creative Districts (July 2)
VisitGrandCounty.com – Grand Lake Creative District Announces Sampling of Summer Events (June 9)
Sky-Hi News – Grand Lake Creative District Strives to Cultivate Creativity & Community Vibrancy (June 3)
VisitGrandCounty.com – Grand Lake Creative District Announces Major Leatherworking Equipment Donation to Rocky Mountain Folk School (May 29)
Westword – Theater Festivals Hitting Colorado This Summer (May 24)
VisitGrandCounty.com – Grand Lake Creative District Cultivates Creativity & Community Vibrancy (May 13)
Colorado Public Radio – Colorado Arts Spotlight (May 10)
Spot on Colorado – Colorado Ballet to Grace the Rocky Mountain Rep Stage in Grand Lake (May 8)
Sky-Hi News – Colorado Ballet to Grace the Rocky Mountain Rep Stage in Grand Lake (May 8)
Undercover Colorado – Colorado’s 9 Top Creative Districts & Art Towns (April 23)
Broadway World – Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre Hosts the Colorado Ballet in May (April 14)