All Entries in the "Tourism" Category
Hunting Season Begins Soon; Outdoor Activities Need Preparation
DENVER – Hunting season is on the horizon and hunters are gearing up for exciting adventures. However, hunters aren’t the only ones rushing to the outdoors this fall to enjoy everything Colorado has to offer. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) wants to remind hunters, hikers, bikers, leaf peepers, wildlife viewers and OHV […]
Experience the Second Life of Bent’s Old Fort
The public is invited to visit Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site on Friday, September 8 and Saturday, September 9 for our program on the Second Life of Bent’s Old Fort! Bent’s Old Fort had a long history after its days as a trading post were over. From 1860 to 1875 the site […]
Canyons & Plains Virtual Adventure Released
Factor Earth Explore, in partnership with the Canyons & Plains Regional Heritage Taskforce and the Colorado Tourism Office, has released the latest virtual tour of one of southeast Colorado’s heritage sites, Amache National Historic Site. Anyone can now use their smartphone or computer to experience 360o images of our state’s newest National Park […]
Dunn in Benefit Concert for DuVall Family
Country-western recording artist, Clare Dunn, performs about 100 concerts a year. She says a lot of them are for fairs and other events and she and her band are even booked for special occasions, “We’ve been hired to play on a yacht off San Diego for a surprise birthday party a gentleman has planned […]
Small Shooting Range Grants Available from CPW Hunter Education Program
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is offering grant funding to shooting range projects that make improvements at public and private shooting range facilities that allow hunter education classes, public sight-in days and youth and family involvement in the shooting sports. Projects must be between $500 and $5,000 in value and matching […]
Biggest DUI Enforcement of Summer Begins August 16
August 15, 2023 – Statewide Safety News – DUI enforcement periods have seen 3,025 arrests this year Statewide — Holiday weekends and the end of summer are for fun and relaxation, not a DUI citation. As the sun sets on the summer season, the Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and […]
Volunteers Wanted for Strategic Plan Committee
The Santa Fe Trail Association is in the process of developing a new five-year Strategic Plan. Our current plan (2013-2023) is expiring and we are wanting input from our many members as we develop a new plan. The success rate of achieving the goals on our 2013-2023 plan have been outstanding but there […]
Great Race Cruises into Town
One by one, vintage cars from the early 1900s to no later than 1974, came to Lamar this past Saturday, July 1st for a lunch layover on their next to last leg of the 40th Annual Hemmings Great Race for 2023. About 118 vehicles of all sorts and stripes made […]
Soak up Summer with Responsible Outdoor Recreation
DENVER – As people gear up for summer outdoor adventures, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) wants to encourage state park visitors to act as stewards for Colorado’s land, wildlife and water by balancing outdoor recreation with mindful conservation. Below are a few expert outdoor safety tips on how to coexist with wildlife and recreate responsibly […]
Town of Bristol Improvements Board Announces Grant Award
We are thrilled to share that we are one of 310 grantees selected to receive a 2023 AARP Community Challenge grant from @AARPLivableCommunities and AARP Colorado! We are incredibly proud that AARP selected us for this additional investment to make Bristol, Colorado more livable for residents of all ages. Through this grant we will […]
Celebrate American Independence at Bent’s Fort
The public is invited to join the inhabitants of Bent’s Old Fort on Monday, July 4 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm to celebrate American Independence during the 2023 Old-Fashioned 4th Celebration. The 4th of July was one of the few holidays celebrated across the country in the 1840s. The victory over the British in the War […]
Sidewalks, Signs and Roadwork Around Town
A quick drive around town provided a view of various municipal and economic projects underway or nearing completion. The Fort Bent Canal bridge at the intersection of South Main Street and Savage Avenue continues to progress. Daniels Construction was awarded the bid for the project. The bridge spanning the canal was completed several […]
Ribbon Cutting at Cobblestone Inn
Ribbon cutting ceremonies were held Tuesday, June 13th for the Cobblestone Inn at 1215 North Main Street in Lamar. The hotel has been in operation for the past several weeks just in time for the start of the summer travel season along Highway 50 to various destination points in the region, including Lamar. […]
CPW Aquatic Inspection for Lamar Port of Entry is June 23rd
DENVER – CPW is expanding its aquatic nuisance species roadside inspection program to more locations and days in 2023 following a successful pilot year that saw 26 boats intercepted with highly destructive invasive mussels. Year-to-year increases in mussel-fouled watercraft entering Colorado led CPW, through HB21-1226, to experiment with expanding its watercraft inspection and decontamination […]
Amache National Historic Site Invites Public Input on the Development of Foundation Document
GRANADA, CO – The National Park Service (NPS) is preparing a foundation document to guide future planning and management of the Amache National Historic Site and is seeking public comment on its development. The public engagement period will take place until June 23, 2023, and will include opportunities to submit written comments and participate in public meetings. All interested members of the […]
