‘1968 Exhibit’ Opens February 7 at History Colorado Center
Denver/Boulder

‘1968 Exhibit’ Opens February 7 at History Colorado Center

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

Rocky Mountain N.P.

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

Rocky Mountain N.P.

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
Denver/Boulder

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/Boulder

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

Holiday / Rocky Mountain N.P.

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

Denver/Boulder / Hiking/Backcountry

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