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Glenwood Springs Historical Society archive: Grizzly Creek becomes a movie set
By Glenwood Springs Historical Society Follow at Glenwood Springs Post Independent
· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
The car is partially parked on the old bridge crossing Grizzly Creek, visible below. Cabins in the background housed members of the film crew during the three-week shoot. The area was originally homesteaded by the Broughton family and later included an orchard, fruit stand, gas station and cabins...
Key takeaway Civilian Conservation Corps workers built the first campground at Grizzly Creek in the mid-1930s.
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As the film crew wraps up its three-week shoot at Grizzly Creek, locals are reminded of the area's rich history, which has been largely obscured by the construction of Interstate 70. The removal of buildings, including an orchard, fruit stand, gas station, and cabins, in the late 1980s and early 1990s, erased much of the physical evidence of the area's past, but the Glenwood Springs Historical Society has worked to preserve the town's unique history. The society's efforts, including the Frontier History Museum, provide a window into the lives of early residents, such as the Broughton family, who originally homesteaded the area. The fact that Grizzly Creek, with its Civilian Conservation Corps-built campground, can still be used as a movie set, speaks to the enduring allure of the area's natural beauty and its ability to evoke a bygone era.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: Glenwood Springs Post Independent ·
Reading time: 1 min
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