A Quick History of Grand Lake Author:Michael M. Geary Grand Lake is Colorado's largest natural body of water. Even though located at an elevation of 8,369, it has been attracting humans to its shores for thousands of years. A Quick History of Grand Lake presents a concise and interesting account of the people and events that have influenced the human history of Grand Lake and its immediate vi... more »cinity -- including Rocky Mountain National Park and the Grand Lake Lodge.« less