February 18, 2015
100 Million by 2021?
Touting recent growth in the U.S. tourism industry, the Obama administration last week released a new report outlining steps to open the door even wider. Working with the Department of Homeland Security, the administration's Commerce Department outline specific action plans at the country's 17 biggest airports aimed at improving the arrival experience for international travelers.
February 15, 2015
Rocky Mountain National Park Ups Backcountry Fees
It'll cost you just a bit more to camp in the backcountry of Rocky Mountain National Park this summer, as the park service has upped the permit fee for 420 to $26 per trip.
February 11, 2015
Copper Mountain Taking Applications For ‘Protect Your Playground’ Grants
Powdr will award a total of $40,000 for the second year in a row to fund individuals with ideas to protect their local environments.
February 09, 2015
Global Tourism Awards Honor Social Inclusion, Sustainability
Annual awards from the World Tourism Organization spanned a gamut of creative projects around the world, from a domestic travel initiative in Peru to a cultural immersion experience with the Maasai community in Tanzania.
February 02, 2015
For Presidents’ Day, Some Fun Facts About National Parks And Presidents
With President's Day just around the corner, national park visitors might be surprised to learn that we've had a president who did a stint as a ranger at Yellowstone. Gerald Ford was 23 when he was stationed at Yellowstone, where one of his duties was protecting other park rangers who fed bears at the bear-feeding truck, a popular visitor attraction at the time.