In this month’s Back Forty episode, Haley is joined by Ken Mirr to explore one of Colorado’s hidden gems: Grand County. From its deep ranching roots and historic ties to the Colorado River, to world-class recreation in Winter Park and Grand Lake, Grand County strikes a rare balance of adventure, community, and opportunity.

Discover why Ken and Haley say this region still “feels like Colorado,” what makes it unique for landowners, the diversity of ranch properties available, and the local haunts you won’t want to miss on your next road trip.

Topics

[0:00] Intro

[1:29] Getting to Know Grand County

[3:00] History of Grand County

[7:13] Water Access in Grand County

[12:59] Life in Grand County

[17:19] Mirr Properties in Grand County

[25:55] Who’s Buying in Grand County?

[27:20] Hidden Gems in Grand County

[31:26] See You in Grand County!

Links

Visit Grand County

Reeder Creek Ranch

Colorado Headwaters Ranch

Need professional help finding, buying or selling a legacy ranch, contact us:

Mirr Ranch Group

901 Acoma Street

Denver, CO 80204

Phone: (303) 623-4545

https://www.MirrRanchGroup.com/

In this short, unconventional episode, we're taking a week off from our regularly scheduled programming to celebrate our beloved host, Haley Mirr, on the week of her wedding! In place of our usual content, we're sharing some goofs and bloopers from behind the scenes of The Land Bulletin. We'll be back with more conversations on the wild west and land stewardship next week, but until then - congrats to Haley and Michael!

Need professional help finding, buying or selling a legacy ranch, contact us:

Mirr Ranch Group

901 Acoma Street

Denver, CO 80204

Phone: (303) 623-4545

https://www.MirrRanchGroup.com/

When most people think of conservation, they picture vast open spaces—but protecting plant life is just as vital. In this episode, Haley talks with Becky Hufft, Associate Director of Climate Resilience at Denver Botanic Gardens, about how urban ecology connects to rare plant conservation, ecosystem restoration, and even wildfire recovery. From surprising pollinator projects on golf courses to seed banks that help rehabilitate land, discover how city-based conservation efforts ripple across Colorado’s landscapes.

Topics

[0:00] Introduction to Becky Hufft & her role at DBG

[4:09] Urban projects & partnerships in Denver

[8:08] Rare plant conservation and long-term monitoring

[16:53] Creek restoration & beaver habitat success story

[19:56] Surprising pollinator project on a golf course

[22:03] Sharing research & collaborating with other groups

[28:37] Positive shifts in urban landscaping trends

[36:20] Exciting upcoming projects at Denver Botanic Gardens

[39:30] Closing thoughts

Links

Visit the Denver Botanic Gardens

Need professional help finding, buying or selling a legacy ranch, contact us:

Mirr Ranch Group

901 Acoma Street

Denver, CO 80204

Phone: (303) 623-4545

https://www.MirrRanchGroup.com/