Although the Grand Lake area receives many visitors, the town atmosphere is very much that of a small town. This is in part because Grand Lake is at the end of a road, a very scenic one. During the summer you can reach Grand Lake from Winter Park to the south, or Rocky Mountain National Park to the north. During the winterthe high tundra road in Rocky Mountain National Park is closed and Grand Lake is like a hidden gem, at the end of a trail. Life in a small town is in many ways less complicated and more enjoyable than big city or suburban life.
Serious crime is a rarity, and most anyone involved in petty crimes is soon caught.
Government, civil and volunteer workers all take on a familiar and friendly face. This is our town, and we care about it. Many residents of the Grand Lake area do business or work in the nearby towns of Granby, Fraser and Winter Park. And of course there is package delivery for almost anything in catalogs. Recent improvements in our rural phone systems, utilities and satellite TV have brought the world to the Grand Lake area.