Major traveling exhibit will explore twelve months of relentless, culture-shifting, life-changing, memory-stamping events. DENVER – The year 1968 was a turning point for a generation coming of age and a nation at war, the aftermath which can still be felt today. The 1968 Exhibit is coming to Denver in February 2015. Hosted by History Colorado, … Continue reading
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Experience Rocky Mountain National Park during the holidays
The holiday season is a great time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park. In addition to beautiful scenery, wildlife viewing and a variety of winter recreational activities to do on your own, some fun activities with park rangers are offered. Rocky Mountain National Park has a calendar full of fun family activities for the holidays. … Continue reading
Avant… or Après Ski… Denver is the Place
Denver, CO – December 10, 2014 – Denver is the world’s largest après ski town. It’s also a great place to gear up, find deals, and acclimatize before you hit the higher Rocky Mountain slopes of Colorado. Located two hours or less from most Front Range ski areas, Denver has always been the gateway to … Continue reading
Development of climbing commercial services strategy continues at Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park is currently in the planning phase of developing a Commercial Services Strategy for guided commercial climbing in the park. This summer the park solicited comment and input from a variety of different stakeholders. This feedback was evaluated and is being used to continue to develop the park’s strategy. It is estimated … Continue reading
Denver is ‘magical’ during Mile High Holiday Season
9News Parade of Lights Photo by Evan Semon Hotel Rooms Start at $99 DENVER (October 27, 2014) – Denver becomes a magical place during the holiday season with parades, concerts, horse-drawn carriage rides, ice skating and some of the country’s most lavish and colorful lighting displays. The history of outdoor holiday lighting in The Mile … Continue reading
Denver Botanic Gardens continues tradition of colorful lights
BLOSSOMS OF LIGHT (Dec. 5 – Jan. 1) TRAIL OF LIGHTS (Nov. 28-30 & Dec. 5 – Jan.1) Denver Botanic Gardens continues its annual holiday tradition of adorning the gardens and farm with colorful lights to celebrate the festive season. Blossoms of Light (York Street) features colorful displays throughout the Gardens. Trail of Lights (Chatfield) … Continue reading
Get in the Holiday Spirit in Colorado
DENVER – There is no better place to celebrate the holidays than a destination filled with snow-covered trees, white-capped mountains and streets sparkling with holiday lights. Colorado is a picturesque holiday escape and offers a variety of ways to get in the spirit this season. From experiencing the THE POLAR EXPRESS™ and admiring the lights … Continue reading
Fun programs highlight Rocky’s Centennial through the holidays
The year-long celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th Anniversary continues through the holiday season. For more details on these events, including times and locations please visit Rocky’s 2014 Centennial Calendar of Events on the park’s website at http://www.nps.gov/romo Tuesday, November 18: The Big Burn: An Evening with Timothy Egan Part of the One Book, … Continue reading
Grant received to extend Boulder Creek Path to connect with Betasso
Boulder County, Colo. – Boulder County recently received approval of a $4.4 million federal grant that will extend the Boulder Creek Path from its current terminus at Four Mile Creek to the start of the Betasso Valley Trail farther west on Boulder Canyon Drive/CO Hwy 119. City of Boulder and Boulder County staff are working … Continue reading
Trail Ridge Road closes to through travel for season
Rocky Mountain National Park Is Open Today, Tuesday, Nov. 4, Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park officially closed for the season to through travel. The most popular destinations for this time of year including Bear Lake Road, Moraine Park, Horseshoe Park and the section of Trail Ridge Road along the Kawuneeche Valley are … Continue reading