Kremmling Colorado
If you're on your way to or from Steamboat Springs, and still haven't
had your fill of Colorado adventure, then check out Kremmling.
Kremmling's proximity to Steamboat Springs makes it a destination in
itself, for Kremmling is a western wilderness filled with breathtaking
scenery, roaring rapids and inviting expanses of unspoiled terrain
where the wildlife vastly outnumbers the human population.
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Located in the pristine Colorado River Valley of western Grand County,
Kremmling lives up to its more than appropriate nickname, "A
Sportsman's Paradise," through its innumerable offerings of backcountry
exploits perfect for those in search of adventure. From Gold Medal Fly
Fishing, dude ranches, ice fishing, snowmobiling and mountain biking to
the exhilaration of the annual Ididarace Sled Dog Race, there's
excitement to be had in Kremmling.
From the earliest Ute Indians who bathed in the Hot Sulphur Springs and
hunted buffalo on the open plains of Middle Park to the white settlers
and pioneers who founded settlements and towns upon the promise of
railroads, golden riches and a new life on the frontier, Grand County
holds a fascinating wealth of historical treasures and resources.
Kremmling sits along the upper Colorado River in the lower arid section
of Middle Park between Byers Canyon and Gore Canyon. The town is
located approximately at the mouth of the both the Blue River and Muddy
Creek, which descend respectively from the south and north, providing
valley access to Dillon and Steamboat Springs. Kremmling was founded in
1881 during the Colorado Silver Boom days, but the lack of mineral
resources in the nearby mountains made the town grow very slowly in the
early days.
The area started as a general store run by a man the name of Rudolph
"Kare" Kremmling. He had his store on the north side of Muddy Creek. In
1881 two brothers, Aaron and John Kinsey, made part of their ranch into
a town and called it Kinsey City. Kare moved his store across the river
to the new site and soon people were calling this place Kremmling. The
name Kremmling was not officially recognized until 1895.
Currently OutsideOther pages you might find helpful:
Grand County Museum
Grand County Museum is located in Kremmling, Colorado.
Grand County, Colorado
Official site for the Grand County Government.
Kremmling Library
Official site for the Kremmling Library.
Recreation Department of Kremmling
Town of Kremmling Department of Parks and Recreation.
Town of Kremmling, Colorado
Official site for the Town of Kremmling.
West Grand School District
The West Grand School District serves the community of Kremmling, Colorado.
