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 08, 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 04, 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.