April 8, 2015
Summit County Seeks To Heal Mining-Era River Scars
It's been about a century since dredge mining boats ravaged many of Summit County's rivers, and the damage they did lingers to this day. But in recent years, local residents have decided to try and repair some of the scars. Those efforts got a huge boost last month with a $975,000 grant to restore a section of the Swan River, near Breckenridge.
April 4, 2015
Find YOUR Park This Summer!
The National Park Service and the National Park Foundation this announced the launch of Find Your Park, a public awareness and education campaign celebrating the milestone centennial anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016 and setting the stage for the next 100 years.
March 30, 2015
Vail Goes Global, Adds Australian Ski Area To Quiver Of Resorts
After forging marketing partnerships with resorts in the European Alps, Vail Resorts is jumping the rest of the way into the international game, announcing that it wll buy Perisher Ski Resort in New South Wales, Australia for about $136 million. The deal will help Vail Resorts earn money during the North American summer, balancing out revenue seasonally.
March 29, 2015
Denver Art Museum Offers Free Admission For All Youth
If you manage to tear your kids away from their video games and online connections one of these fine spring days, consider a trip to the Denver Art Museum, which is offering free admission to all youth ages 18 and under for the next five years.
March 27, 2015
Survey Shows U.S. Air Travelers Not Happy With Service
A new survey shows travelers are willing to pay a bit more for their airline tickets if the money goes toward improvement and efficiency.
March 22, 2015
Dogs And Wildlife Just Don’t Mix
As fun as it is to let dogs run off-leash, Colorado residents need to take special care to keep their pets away from wildlife during the spring.
March 21, 2015
UNWTO Says Tourism Represents Economic Opportunity For Women
Just like in most other economic sectors, women in tourism are underrepresented and underpaid at the professional level in comparison to men, according to the UN's World Tourism Organization.
March 16, 2015
Ski On! Colorado Tallies an Increase In Skier Visits
The Colorado ski biz boomed again during the heart of this season, according to Colorado Ski Country USA, which reported a 3.7 percent growth in skier visits over last winter for the mid-season period, spanning January and February.
March 12, 2015
In Limbo: A Court Ruling on Work Visas Affects Colorado Resorts
A federal court ruling on visas for non-American workers may leave many Colorado resorts scrambling to try and fill positions this summer.
March 10, 2015
Colorado’s Majestic Sandhill Cranes Return To San Luis Valley
One of Colorado's greatest wildlife migrations is nearing its peak, as vast flocks of sandhill cranes stop in the San Luis Valley on their way from New Mexico north to Montana, Idaho and Canada. By mid-march, the fields, ranches and wetlands in the valley may see as many as 25,000 cranes.