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Story Pitch: The Voluntary Flow Management Program Makes Arkansas River Rafting Possible All Summer Long
Summer’s high temperatures are around the corner, which will make the flows in Colorado’s rivers slow down, making it a challenge to raft. But on the Arkansas River, the story is a bit different. Thanks to the unique Voluntary Flow Management Program (VFMP), water flows remain at a minimum of 700 cubic feet per second July 1st through August 15th, ensuring the rafting season remains strong all summer long.
Story Pitch: Move over Moab. Colorado’s Royal Gorge Region is America’s Next Big Adventure Destination
Moab is said to have it all–biking, rafting, hiking, climbing–you name it. But it also has crowds. LOTS of crowds. In fact, so many people come to Moab, campsites are almost always full and lodging prices are well above average. Ditch the crowds and head to Colorado’s Royal Gorge Region, the next big adventure town offering everything Moab has and MORE.
Story Pitch: Three Days in Spanish Peaks Country
Discover Spanish Peaks Country in Southern Colorado. Our list of activities and attractions gives you a great idea of how to spend three days in this under-the-radar Colorado gem.
Story Pitch: Camp Amache: A Harsh Lesson on U.S. Ethnic Intolerance from the Plains of Eastern Colorado
In the early 1940s, following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the federal government shipped some 120,000 people of Japanese descent to 10 internment camps across the United States in an effort to prevent Japanese spies from receiving intelligence. One such camp was the Granada Relocation Center, otherwise known as Camp Amache, located on Colorado’s eastern plains.
Story Pitch: The Frontier Pathways Scenic Byway Arts and Antiques Tour
The Cities of Florence and Westcliffe have launched a two-day itinerary highlighting the antique shops in Florence, the art galleries in Westcliffe, and the Frontier Pathways Scenic Byway that runs between the two.
Story Pitch: 30 Years of Making History Along the East Coast Greenway
In 1991, eight people met with a vision—to develop a bike trail connecting Maine to Florida. Today, as they approach the 20th anniversary of that meeting, The East Coast Greenway does just that, connecting 15 states and 450 cities and towns for 3,000 miles.
Story Pitch: Explore Southern Colorado’s Scenic Byways
Without big-name cities like Steamboat Springs or Durango, Southeastern Colorado often gets passed over. But for those who choose to venture along the path less traveled—exploring Huerfano, Custer, and Las Animas counties—they discover a whole new side of Colorado, a place where the passionate, the brilliant, the unusual, and the unexpected reside.
Story Pitch: Interesting Migrations in Southeastern Colorado
View the wild and weird wildlife migrations that happen in southeastern Colorado—snow geese in February and tarantulas in September!
Story Pitch: Celebrate International Dark-Sky Week in Colorado
Take a star-focused Colorado road trip during International Dark-Sky Week by checking out the locations on Colorado Stargazing: Experience the Night. Colorado Stargazing: Experience the Night connects seven Colorado locations known for their dark skies and incredible stargazing opportunities.