Colorado Tourism Office

Tourism in Colorado’s outdoor spaces is growing dramatically – which raises questions about how to balance recreation with protecting the state’s wild places. On today’s In The NoCo, we talk with the supervisor of the White River National Forest about the impact from this influx of visitors.

The town of Grand Lake is taking steps toward becoming an official Dark Sky community. If certified, they would join 15 other parks and communities across Colorado designated as official Dark Sky places. On In The NoCo, we learn why a growing number of Colorado towns are prioritizing the night sky.

It’s clear that residents and visitors love Colorado’s incredible outdoor spaces. Recreation is great for the state’s economy, but it can be a…

Nearly 78 million visitors hit popular spots in Colorado in 2015. They pumped more than $19 billion into the economy, according to the state’s tourism…

As tourists amble down the halls of La Conte’s Clone Bar and Dispensary in Denver, it’s clear this isn’t your typical tour.The buzz of fluorescent grow…

When Colorado Film Commissioner Donald Zuckerman hears about new television shows being set in Colorado, he typically doesn’t bat an eye.He knows that…

Those visiting Colorado typically cite the state's natural beauty and abundant outdoor activities as their main motivators. But a new crop of tourist just…

Colorado already draws thousands of visitors each year for skiing, hiking, beer drinking and, most recently, marijuana sampling. In 2012, those visitors…

Tourism officials from across Colorado are meeting with lawmakers at the state capitol Tuesday. Governor John Hickenlooper has endorsed expanding the…

President Barack Obama has signed a proclamation creating a national monument at Chimney Rock. The dramatic rock formation in southwestern Colorado is on…