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 13, 2015
One More Powder Day At Copper Mountain!
There's no better way to wrap up the ski season than with bikinis and beer, unless, of course, you can eke out a bit of fresh snow. And that's what the National Weather Service is forecasting for later this week, as a juicy storm drops out of the Pacific Northwest toward Colorado.
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!
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.
April 1, 2015
One Pass, 22 Mountains
Multi-mountain passes are all the rage these days, and Copper Mountain skiers can jump into the game with the tasty M.A.X. pass, which offers access to a great stable of resorts around the country, from California to Vermont.
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.