Tourism

Construction of the exterior shell of the Stanley Film Center in Estes Park is expected to wrap in December and the facility — a horror movie museum and events space — is expected to open at Estes Park’s iconic Stanley Hotel in early 2028.

Communities in Colorado and Utah are reporting drops in tourism as fires burn nearby and smoke floats in.

Summer is a great time to get away to Colorado’s high country. So today we’re talking about a few summer drives that show off Colorado’s stunning alpine views, scenic forests, and historic communities.

Breckenridge is hosting its first-ever wildflower festival this week. There's several guided hikes and floral-themed crafting events that encourage fun while teaching responsible recreation.

Less snowfall means less water in rivers and reservoirs. The economies in many of these communities rely in part on water activities.

KUNC's In The NoCo focuses on what makes Northern Colorado such a special place to live. Here are the episodes listeners enjoyed the most this year.

This time of year in southeast Colorado, hordes of tarantulas set out on their annual migration across the grasslands in search of a mate. The event draws plenty of tourists who are eager to witness the sight. Ahead of this weekend’s Tarantula Fest, we talk with an expert to learn what makes tarantulas so fascinating.

Hotel and rental bookings are up slightly compared to last summer according to data from 17 western destinations, including Vail, Colo., Sun Valley, Idaho, and Jackson Hole, Wyo.

After years of record-setting tourism, Colorado’s mountain towns have seen a drop in the number of visitors this year – especially international travelers, who tend to stay longer and spend more than day-tripping vacationers. We hear more about what’s behind the decline, and the impact on local businesses.

Unfavorable tourism data trends prompted the Breckenridge Tourism Office to consider summer 2025 an "anomaly."