Welcome to the Bear Paw Inn of Winter Park, Colorado.

This hand-hewn log lodge is exactly the type of welcoming retreat you have thought about when dreaming of a trip to the Colorado wilderness. Panoramic views of Rocky Mountain National Park and the Continental Divide are breathtaking, and are right outside your window. The fragrance of fir, spruce and pine is in the air. In the winter, watch the soft snow fall from the warmth of this beautiful lodge, highlighted by massive wood beams, log walls, antiques, and a roaring fire.

Colorado's snowiest resort is also Colorado's most accessible from Denver International Airport. Whatever your pleasure, whether winter or summer, there are plenty of activities for everyone. Besides world-class skiing at either Winter Park Resort or Silver Creek Resort, winter offers dog sledding, snowmobiling, ice skating, tubing and horse-drawn sleigh rides which include dinner. The U.S. Olympic training center for cross country skiing is only 10 minutes away. Or, visit the newly renovated Hot Sulfur Springs Resort Baths.

Summer activities include hot air ballooning, white water rafting, mountain biking, horseback riding, fly fishing, weekly rodeos and music festivals, and the nearby Pole Creek Golf Club -- voted #1 in Colorado. You will definitely want to visit the beautiful town of Grand Lake and drive the spectacular Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National park. It is the highest contiguous paved highway in North America.

Additional Information:

Bear Paw Inn is secluded, quiet and romantic. This award-winning massive log lodge is exactly the type of welcoming retreat one might want to enjoy on vacation in the heart of the Colorado Rockies. Luxurious guestrooms including featherbeds, Jacuzzi and spectacular views of Rocky Mountain National Park and the Continental Divide. Wrap in fluffy guestroom robes while enjoying Starbucks coffee, delivered to your room each morning. Following, a 3-course gourmet breakfast in the dining room, al fresco in the summertime... its a perfect spot to kick back at night and enjoy a crackling fire or a million stars.

Not only are we 15 minutes from world class skiing, but Winter Park also boasts a million activities. Snowmobiling, ice-skating, tubing and horse drawn sleigh rides including dinner... visit the therapeutic hot springs minutes away. Summertime activities include hot air ballooning, white water rafting, 600 miles of bike trails, horses, boating, alpine slides, weekly rodeos and the annual music festivals. The Bear Paw has been featured in many magazines, including Log Homes Illustrated, Colorado Country Life, Continental Airlines Quarterly, The Denver Post, Rocky Mountain News, Boston Globe, Cape Cod Life, and the Los Angeles Times travel section. Chosen for 'outstanding hospitality'.

Rooms:

The Bear Paw Inn features luxurious guestrooms with feather beds and European down comforters. Both were built with 300 to 400 year old Canadian pine logs. The Master Bedroom has a private deck with a swing, private entrance, new marble and slate bath with Jacuzzi for two, and an incredible view. Devil's Thumb offers a sleigh bed with antique dresser, private bath and Jacuzzi tub. The views from this room include Indian Peaks and Devil's Thumb.

Breakfast:

A full gourmet breakfast is included in your fare. Wrap in fluffy guestroom robes, while enjoying Starbucks coffee, delivered to your room. Breakfast may include French Toast, Omelets, "Eggs Callahan", Huevos Rancheros, super carb-loaded Fresh Buttermilk Pancakes with Blueberry Compote, Blintz Soufflé, "Eggs in a hatch" with rosemary potatoes, or sour cream Belgian Waffles with fresh raspberries and Vermont maple syrup. Baked goodies and fresh fruit will also be included along with afternoon treats or snacks.

Featured in:

• Log Homes Illustrated - Oct/Nov'98 "On Top Of The World",
  Sept, '99 "The Best Log B & B's We Know Of"
• Colorado Country Life (featured page)
• Rocky Mountain News, Fall,'97.
• Bed & Breakfast Calendar, Year 2000
• Denver Post February 1997
• Cape Cod Life
• Boston Globe
• Los Angeles Times
• Continental Airlines Quarterly. Chosen for "Outstanding Hospitality".