May 17, 2015
Time To Run The Rockies In Frisco, Colorado
Runners from Colorado and around the country are gearing up the popular Run the Rockies race series, which starts in early June with the half marathon and 10k races along the popular Summit County recpath.
May 17, 2015
Colorado’s Free Fishing Days Just Around the Corner
Snow and rain showers haven't slowed the catch of trout in western Colorado waters, where anglers are reporting great results from some of the region's reservoirs. And on top of that, Colorado's annual free fishing days are just around the corner, coming up June 6 and 7, when no license is needed.
May 13, 2015
Celebrate Endangered Species Day With Some Ferret Love!
Rocky Mountain National Park will celebrate Endangered Species Day this week (May 15) by telling the story of Colorado's black-footed ferret, one of the many animals that is making a recovery thanks to the protection of the landmark environmental law passed by Congress in 1973.
May 7, 2015
It’s Always The Weather, As National Skier Visits Drop Slightly From Last Winter
Skiers flocked to the slopes in droves this year, but "weather challenges" across the country kept total skier visits about 5 percent below last season's, and more than 11 percent below the record 2010-2011 season, the National Ski Areas Association announced this week.
May 2, 2015
Enjoy The Wildlife, But Keep Your Distance!
Moose are cool critters from a distance, but after a recent close call, Colorado Parks and Wildlife wants to remind people to give them a wide berth, especially in spring, when they're especially watchful during calving season.
April 24, 2015
Fishing Season Is Here!
Colorado skiers may not have enjoyed this year's early spring snowpack meltdown, but anglers are benefiting from the mild conditions, with good fishing reported around the state. State fisheries managers have also started stocking lakes, streams and reservoirs with catchable-size fish.
April 22, 2015
National Parks Tourism Worth Nearly $30 Billion In 2014
National Parks across the U.S. continue to drive tourism-based economic activity in local communities, with visitors to parks generating $29.7 billion in economic activity during 2014.
April 18, 2015
It’s National Parks Week — FREE Admission This Weekend!
It's National Parks Week and admission to all parks is FREE this weekend!
April 16, 2015
Global Tourism Generates $1.5 Trillion In 2014
International tourism spending, including air travel, set a new record, growing to $1.5 trillion in 2014, according to the UN's World Tourism Organization.
April 11, 2015
More Birthday Fun (And Cake) In Rocky Mountain National Park
The year-long celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park's 100th Anniversary continues in April with a slew of events aimed at getting the public involved, including an Earth Day/National Junior Ranger Day Celebration (April 25), with arts and crafts activities, ranger programs, and greenhouse tours. Learn more about how to take care of our national parks and our planet. There might even be birthday cake!