July 20, 2014
The Top 5 Sunrise and Sunset Photo Spots in Summit County
Taking snapshots of friends, family and your dogs is fine in the middle of the day, but if you want to take home a few memorable photos, head out to one of the many scenic overlooks in Summit County to see some stunning sunsets.
July 20, 2014
National Park Tourism Boosts Colorado Economy
More than 5 million people visited national parks in Colorado last year, and they dropped $330.5 million on lodging and food, supporting $,692 jobs in the state.
July 12, 2014
Sustainable Eats at Grand Canyon National Park
Restaurants in Grand Canyon National Park are nearing their goal of getting half their food products from sustainable sources by 2015.
July 7, 2014
Fishing With Kids in Summit County
Getting kids outside in the age of the internet, Wii, PlayStations and Xboxes isn’t always the easiest thing, even on beautiful high country summer days, when sapphire dragonflies hover over the water and red-wing blackbirds trill from willow branches, and fishing seems to do the job.
June 28, 2014
Copper Mountain Focuses on Family Fun for 4th of July
This year, you can run away and join the circus like you've always wanted to by heading up to Copper Mountain for Independence Day weekend, July 4-5.
June 21, 2014
Local Firefighters Prep for Season
With plenty of late spring moisture, the start of the wildfire season in Colorado has been delayed — but not canceled — so firefighters are hold wildfire response drills in several neighborhoods around Summit County to stay prepared.
June 18, 2014
Denver Busts Tourism Records in 2013
Keeping with the global trend o booming tourism, Denver announced this week that it set new visitation and spending records in 2013.
June 17, 2014
So, What’s REALLY Bugging Air Travelers These Days?
In a perfect travel world, airline trips could generate an additional $35 billion for the U.S. economy, says the U.S. Travel Association.
June 15, 2014
Western Tourism Gets a High-Level Boost
Western tourism got a boost last week as Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper joined with other state and federal officials to formalize an agreement intended to boost local and state tourism economies throughout the region.
June 14, 2014
It’s a Trout Uprising at Black Lakes, Near Copper Mountain!
If you're staying at a Copper Mountain vacation rental, chances are you head into the heart of Summit County during your vacation. But just a short drive to the West, there's another slice of Colorado not to be missed — The expansive spruce-fir zone around Vail Pass.