Responsible Travel
How to have a safe and respectful visit
Photo by Scott Peterson
Care for Colorado - Leave No Trace Principles
Know Before You Go
- Stay back from the pack. Find your way to less-visited and off-peak destinations to minimize down time and maximize your connection with special places.
- Bring along reusable water bottles or hot drink tumblers to limit waste and stay hydrated in our dry climate.
- Check conditions where you plan to visit. In Colorado, even late spring can bring snowstorms, so be aware of the latest news for weather and snow, as well as for road and trail closures.
Stick To Trails
- Even though shortcuts can be tempting, please don’t take them. A few extra strides on the path will protect plants and the homes of the true locals.
- Melting snow leaves trails and vegetation more open to damage. Be sure to stick to trails and walk in the middle of the trail — even if it’s wet, muddy, slushy or icy — to avoid erosion and damage to trailside plants.
Know Before You Go
- Stay back from the pack. Find your way to less-visited and off-peak destinations to minimize down time and maximize your connection with special places.
- Bring along reusable water bottles or hot drink tumblers to limit waste and stay hydrated in our dry climate.
- Check conditions where you plan to visit. In Colorado, even late spring can bring snowstorms, so be aware of the latest news for weather and snow, as well as for road and trail closures.
Stick To Trails
- Even though shortcuts can be tempting, please don’t take them. A few extra strides on the path will protect plants and the homes of the true locals.
- Melting snow leaves trails and vegetation more open to damage. Be sure to stick to trails and walk in the middle of the trail — even if it’s wet, muddy, slushy or icy — to avoid erosion and damage to trailside plants.
Know Before You Go
- Stay back from the pack. Find your way to less-visited and off-peak destinations to minimize down time and maximize your connection with special places.
- Bring along reusable water bottles or hot drink tumblers to limit waste and stay hydrated in our dry climate.
- Check conditions where you plan to visit. In Colorado, even late spring can bring snowstorms, so be aware of the latest news for weather and snow, as well as for road and trail closures.
Stick To Trails
- Even though shortcuts can be tempting, please don’t take them. A few extra strides on the path will protect plants and the homes of the true locals.
- Melting snow leaves trails and vegetation more open to damage. Be sure to stick to trails and walk in the middle of the trail — even if it’s wet, muddy, slushy or icy — to avoid erosion and damage to trailside plants.
Share Our Parks And Trails
- Stay back from the pack. Find your way to less-visited and off-peak destinations to minimize down time and maximize your connection with special places.
- Bring along reusable water bottles or hot drink tumblers to limit waste and stay hydrated in our dry climate.
- Check conditions where you plan to visit. In Colorado, even late spring can bring snowstorms, so be aware of the latest news for weather and snow, as well as for road and trail closures.
Year-Round Travel
While Colorado is a popular travel destination in the summer, it loses no beauty once the season turns. From marveling at the changing leaves in the fall to skiing and snowboarding in the winter, Colorado’s tourism off-season has much to offer travelers seeking to avoid the summer crowds. No matter the time of year you visit, Colorado has adventure waiting for you.
COVID Awareness
In these unusual times, we must all do what we can to keep our communities safe. We ask that when you travel to Colorado, you please explore our community with kindness and care by respecting local COVID guidelines. For information on the latest COVID protocols, we recommend you check with the town you are traveling to.
Shop Local
The Colorado Creative Corridor is home to a wide array of family-run businesses, local restaurants, independent art galleries and entrepreneurial ventures. The Colorado Creative Corridor runs through the heart of Colorado, with options for breweries in all communities. Although we are small mountain communities, you can find just about any type of food, with many restaurants sourcing local. Spending your vacation dollars at our unique stores, dining establishments, accommodations, and services preserves our community’s special character by supporting our economy.
Give Back
If you are interested in how to give back to the communities in the Colorado Creative Corridor, we would greatly appreciate your gratitude. We encourage you to donate your time and money to the following recommended organizations:
- Carbondale – Tourism Council of Carbondale
- Crested Butte – Crested Butte Center for the Arts
- Paonia – North Fork Creative
- Ridgway – The Sherbino, operated by the Ridgway Chautauqua Society
- Salida – Salida Council for the Arts