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Brand Guidelines for Media Partners – Chaffee County Visitors Bureau Buena Vista & Salida, Colorado
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The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau is dedicated to supporting media professionals with an array of resources to enhance their storytelling about this unique region. Whether you’re seeking inspiration for story ideas, arranging press visits, or coordinating interviews with tourism industry leaders and local experts, our team is here to help. Additionally, we can assist with fact-checking and offer access to our comprehensive library of high-quality photos and broadcast-ready b-roll footage, ensuring you have the materials needed to capture the true essence of Chaffee County.
This page is designed as a valuable resource hub for journalists at local, national, and international levels, providing support services to simplify and enrich the storytelling process. It will be continuously updated with fresh news, information, and assets relevant to covering Buena Vista, Salida, and the surrounding areas. We encourage you to check back often to stay up-to-date with the latest developments.
If you need further assistance with story development, photography, or accessing b-roll footage, please don’t hesitate to fill out the form below. Our team is excited to help you bring Chaffee County’s stories to life.
“The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau mission is to maximize marketing dollars for the common goal of attracting visitors, therefore advancing the economic impact for businesses that rely on tourism of revenue.”
Chaffee Press Listings
Salida to Twin Lakes-Scree in the Collegiates | Trek | June 21, 2026
WILD Episodes 1-20 Camping in Aspen and a Little traveling | YouTube | 2026
This Scenic Colorado Small Town Is The Perfect Destination For A Relaxing Weekend Escape | Fast Food Club | June 21, 2026
The most charming small towns in America to visit this summer | Travel | June 20, 2026
Tour Leg 1! Snowmass, Keystone, Evergreen, Salida! | YouTube | 2026
Walking on Air – The High-Altitude Highway to Salida | Trek | June 17, 2026
11 Best Small Towns In The Rockies For A Crowd-Free Summer | WorldAtlas | June 17, 2026
Colorado Waterfall Hikes: Angel of Shavano Falls near Salida | Denver7 | June 17, 2026
Lake City to Salida-Mountains, meadows, and magic | Trek | June 17, 2026
9 great via ferrata routes you’ll find around Colorado | Denver Gazette | June 16, 2026
105th rodeo ‘a record year and then some’ | Chaffee County Times | June 16, 2026
Colorado Waterfall Hikes: Browns Creek Falls near Buena Vista | ABC7 | June 16, 2026
8 Senior-Friendly Towns In The Rockies | WorldAtlas | June 15, 2026
9 Rockies Towns With A Slower Pace Of Life WorldAtlas | June 11, 2026
Creekside Chalets Invites Travelers to Experience Pet-Friendly Cabin and Creekside Lodging Near Monarch Mountain and Salida, Colorado | OpenPR | June 10, 2026
What It Takes to Retire in a Colorado Mountain Town Where No One Bothers You | AOL | June 9, 2026
Salida Mountain Trails, City Breaks Ground on New Salida Bike Park | Ark Valley Voice | June 8, 2026
“Don’t Worry They’re Friendly” What Dog Owners Should and Shouldn’t Do and Other Best Practices | Ark Valley Voice | June 8, 2026
Colorado rafting company earns spot on USA Today’s top ten list | Denver Gazette | June 7, 2026
Reader Story: Why This Rider Took a Mountain Bike to Colorado’s Highest Peaks | TrailForks | June 7, 2026
7 Welcoming Towns To Retire In Colorado | WorldAtlas | June 7, 2026
On my way from #austin to #telluride I stopped off in #BuenaVista #colorado – it’s SO beautiful | YouTube | 2026
Salida: The Tiny Colorado Mountain Town Quietly Becoming the Rockies’ Queer Retreat | Edge | June 5, 2026
Colorado Trail Foundation celebrates 4,000 volunteer hours over 124 miles | The Mountain Mail | June 5, 2026
Find 700-foot-long water slides with a mountain view at Colorado hot spring resort | Denver gazette | June 3, 2026
New Colorado Stargazing Trail Features State’s Stunning Night Skies | Ark Valley Voice | June 2, 2026
11 Most Hospitable Towns In Colorado | WorldAtlas | June 2, 2026
13 Peaceful Colorado Towns Where the Crowds Haven’t Taken Over | Fast Food Club | June 2, 2026
This Little-Known Colorado Park Rivals Grand Teton With Whitewater Rafting, Hiking, And Summer Adventures |The Travel | June 1, 2026
Salida, CO. 🌞🫧🛼😇 #rollerskating #skatepark #skate #love | YouTube | 2026
This quirky Colorado art village feels like stepping into the pages of a storybook | Fast Food Club | May 31, 2026
Higher Ed degree optional for Ivy League hiking | Take a Hike | Pikes Peak Courier | May 28, 2026
Colorado tramway turns 60 | 9NEWS | May 26, 2026
15 underrated Colorado state parks that are worth the drive from anywhere in the state | Fast Food Club | May 9, 2026
The Rockies’s 7 Most Underrated Towns to Visit | WorldAtlas | May 8, 2026
Skip the Hike-This Colorado Trail Is Even Better | AOL | May 7, 2026
Colorado Trail 2026: What’s Changed, What to Expect (Video) | Bike Packing | May 7, 2026
3 Epic Airbnbs in Colorado With Swim Spas, Indoor Hot Springs, and Unreal Water Views | Only in Colorado | May 6, 2026
Visiting Buena Vista: Massive mountains, summer festivals, ghost towns, and more | Denver Gazette | May 6, 2026
BV Trails Report documents the valley’s ‘Winter that wasn’t’ | Chaffee Times | May 6, 2026
Three Colorado towns named among best summer getaways in the U.S. | KYGO News | May 5, 2026
These Colorado cities and towns are earning national attention | Coloradoan | May 6, 2026
Princeton presents long-term development plans | Mountain Mail | May 5, 2026
Why these Colorado towns are among the best for a summer getaway | Coloradoan | May 5, 2026
8 Best Small Towns To Retire In Colorado | WorldAtlas | May 4, 2026
Happy 150th birthday, Colorado! In honor of Colorado’s sesquicentennial, we’re sharing 150 fun things to do and great places to visit in Colorado | UC Health | may 4, 2026
Central Colorado Conservancy Announces new 447-acre Conservation Easement located in Chaffee County | Ark Valley Voice |May 1, 2026
5 Affordable Getaways To Get The Best Of Colorado’s Mountains On A Budget, According To Travelers | Islands | April 30, 2026
The ultimate Colorado hot springs road trip | AAA | April 8, 2026
Read More: https://www.islands.com/2158997/affordable-getaways-get-colorado-best-mountains-budget/
Whitewater rafting, floating season set to commence across Colorado | NPR News | May 1, 2026
Getting outdoors with Go West Camps this summer | Yahoo | April 30, 2026
7 Most Welcoming Towns In The Rockies’ Countryside | WorldAtlas | April 30, 2026
20 things to do in Salida Colorado that avoid the crowds | Travel 2 Next | April 30, 2026
5 Affordable Getaways To Get The Best Of Colorado’s Mountains On A Budget, According To Travelers | Islands | April 30, 2026
Read More: https://www.islands.com/2158997/affordable-getaways-get-colorado-best-mountains-budget/
20 things to do in Buena Vista Colorado that locals keep quiet | Travel 2 Next | April 29, 2026
This charming Colorado town feels like a place where time slows down and life gets lighter | Fast Food Club | April 29, 2026
12 Cutest Small Towns In Colorado For 2026 | WorldAtlas | April 28, 2026
Frenchman’s Creek Ranch enters conservation easement | Chaffee County Times | April 28, 2026
Colorado ski area aims to expand parking amid growth, ‘public safety concerns’ | Denver Gazette April 23, 2026
Meet AllOver Apparel and the Lookout & Argos “Go Everywhere” Overalls | Bike Rumor | April 23, 2026
Affordable Towns in Colorado Where a Comfortable Lifestyle Comes With Lower Everyday Costs | Fast Food Club | April 23, 2026
This Quiet City In The Rockies Is An Underrated Gem For Nature Lovers | WorldAtlas | April 22, 2026
Step Into These Colorado Towns and You’ll Feel Like You’re in a Hallmark Film | Fast Food Club | April 21, 2026
Between Denver And Fort Collins Is Colorado’s Renamed State Park With Camping And Family-Friendly Adventures | Islands | April 20, 2026
Salida Museum Planning Celebration of 50 Years Serving Salida and the Upper Arkansas Valley | Ark Valley Voice | April 18, 2026
8 Prettiest Small Towns In Colorado | WorldAtlas | April 16, 2026
McGinnis Gym, Grove preschool receive state historic preservation award | Chaffee County Times | April 15, 2026
The perfect 8-hour day trip from Colorado Springs: Hot spring, scenic drive, landmark, and more | Denver Gazette | April 14, 2026
6 Colorado Towns That Rival Europe’s Best | WorldAtlas | April 12, 2026
5 Best Towns Near Colorado Springs For Retirees | WorldAtlas | April 13 , 2026
6 Arkansas River spots where April snowmelt turns the water turquoise for $6 | World Day | April 4, 2026
The Monarch Crest Trail’s doubletrack downhill is being replaced with 1.8 miles of singletrack | SingleTracks | April 10, 2026
SMT Unveils Bike Park Vision, Launches Fundraising Campaign | Ark Valley Voice | April 10, 2026
The Pocket Wave 2.0 is Officially Complete | Ark Valley Vioce | April 6, 2026
2 Colorado bike races rank among best road cycling events in the US | Denver Gazette | April 5, 2026
11 Best Places To Retire In The Rockies | WorldAtlas | April 4, 2026
north conway joins salida-montreal-tokyo-and-pensacola-as top budget friendly-destinations where you can experience unforgettable adventures culture and scenic beauty without exceeding your 1500/ | TTW | April 4, 2026
We Ranked All 9 Of Colorado’s National Monuments By How Much They Are Worth Visiting | Islands | April 2, 2026
International Mountain Bicycling Association Names Salida as “2026 Trail Town” | Ark Valley Voice | April 1, 2026
Salida Recognized as a Top “Trail Town” | Heart of the Rockies Radio | April 1, 2026
Salida named 2026 Trail Town, SMT credits partnerships | Mountain Mail | April 1, 2026
28 IMBA Trail Towns are recognized for their commitment to outdoor recreation | SingleTracks | April 1, 2026
Après April Brings Community Together to Support Salida’s Trails | Ark Valley Voice | April 1, 2026
Columbine connection to the charred Rainbow | Take a Hike | Pikes Peak Courier | April 1, 2026
This Bespoke Transit Camper Van Was Built To Be the Ultimate Ski Trip Home on Wheels | Auto | March 30, 2026
10 Perfect Destinations for a Long Weekend in Colorado | World atlas | March 27, 2026
Monlezun aims to create community space with bookshop | Mountain Mail | March 25, 2026
10 Best Places To Live In Colorado In 2026 | WorldAtlas | march 20, 2026
Drone light shows planned for ‘Triple Anniversary’ celebration kickoff |Mountain Mail | March 20, 2026
The ultimate Colorado hot springs road trip | AAA | April 8, 2026
9 Of The Quietest Colorado Towns | WorldAtlas | March 16, 2026
10 Small Towns in Colorado with the Best Downtowns | WorldAtlas | March 13, 2026
Chaffee County to Launch Historic “Triple Anniversary” Celebration with Spectacular Drone Light Shows | Heart of the Rockies | March 12, 2026
America’s Best Towns | California News | March 10, 2026
Across the continental divide: Monarch Mountain’s new No Name Basin is up and running | Gunnison Times | March 10, 2026
Colorado campground dubbed a top spot to stop along ‘loneliest’ road trip in U.S. | Denver Gazette | March 10, 2026
Colorado Day Trip Ideas That Are Worth the Drive | The Traveler | March 8, 2026
BV farm utilizes sheep for weed, fire fuel reduction | Mountain Mail | March 5, 2026
Fort Garland Museum Honored with Global Recognition as Site of Conscience | Ark Valley Voice | March 4, 2026
North America’s 5 Highest Ski Resort Base Areas Are All Located In One State | Unofficial Network | February 27, 2026
The Most Enchanting Little Art Village In Colorado Will Capture Your Heart | Family Destination Guide | February 23, 2026
8 Towns Perfect for Retirement in The Rockies | WorldAtlas | February 22, 2026
Best ski weekend of the season to date for many Colorado ski areas | KOAA News | February 19, 2026
New owners bring BV Farm Stay to goat farm | Chaffee County Times |February 19, 2026
This Underrated Colorado Ski Area Sits on the Continental Divide and Gets 350 Inches of Snow a Year | Travel & Leisure | February 19, 2026
Last-Minute Ski Getaways: Colorado’s Best Spring Runs | In The Snow | February 14, 2026
Pearl Theater chosen for Most Endangered Places program | Chaffee CountyTimes | February 13, 2026
8 springtime skiing traditions at Colorado resorts | Denver Gazette | February 12, 2026
Top 5 Colorado rail and raft packages for families seeking scenic thrills North Forty News | February 11, 2026
This Colorado Hot Springs Resort Features Creekside Soaking Pools, Giant Slides, And Lodging | Islands | February 3, 2026
This Colorado Ski Area Just Dropped the Ropes on a Rowdy New Backside Expansion | Ski | February 9, 2026
Colorado’s Underrated Mountain Resort Offers Snowy Scenery, Low-Key Vibes, And Family Fun | Island | February 9, 2026
Exploring The Newest Ski Area Terrain Expansion In Colorado | Unofficial Networks | February 9, 2026
9 of the Most Welcoming Towns in Colorado | WorldAtlas | February 8, 2026
Freeriders compete at Monarch and Wolf Creek | Mountain Mail | February 7, 2026
Hickenlooper Announces $197.4 Million for Colorado Communities in 2026 Funding Bills | Ark Valley Voice | February 7, 2026
11 Most Underrated Towns in The Rockies | WorldAtlas | February 6, 2026
8 Most Relaxing Colorado Towns | WorldAtlas | February 4, 2026
8 Friendly Towns To Retire In Colorado | WorldAtlas | January 26, 2026
Monarch Mountain, CO, Report: Huge Storm Cycle Brings Record Breaking Weekend | Snow Brains | January 27, 2026
Monarch Mountain’s long-dreamed No Name Basin set to debut | Denver Gazette | January 25, 2026
Monarch Mountain to open new skiable terrain, No Name Basin | KRDO | January 25, 2026
New community-led model secures the future of Salida’s fireworks traditions | Chaffee County Times | January 21,2026
Salida Wine Fest returns after seven-year hiatus | Mountain Mail | January 19, 2026
10 great mountain town pizza spots you’ll find around Colorado | Denver Gazette | January 19, 2026
8 Undiscovered Small Towns in the Rockies | WorldAtlas | January 22, 2026
5 Charming Old Railroad Towns In Colorado WorldAtlas | January 22. 2026
7 of the Friendliest Towns To Retire In The Rockies | WorldAtlas | January 25, 2026
10 great mountain town pizza spots you’ll find around Colorado | Denver Gazette | January 19, 2026
Snow farming: How some Colorado ski areas combat a dry winter | Denver Gazette | January 12, 2026
8 Small Towns In Colorado With Big Charm | WorldAtlas | January 12, 2026
6 Quietest Small Towns Near Colorado Springs | WorldAtlas | January 10,2026
How one Colorado ski areas farms its snow | Axios | January 9, 2026
‘Snow farming’ helps open ski runs in slow winter | 9 News | January 8, 2026
7 Easygoing Small Towns in Colorado | WorldAtlas | January 7, 2026
Affordable and Scenic Retirement Spots in the Rockies You Should Consider | investopedia | January 7, 2026
7 Under-The-Radar Retirement Towns In Colorado | WorldAtlas | january 6, 2026
11 Dreamy Hot Spring Hideaways Across the U.S. | Only In Your State | January 6, 2026
The Wait is Over: Salida Wine Festival Announces Triumphant 2026 Return After Seven-Year Hiatus | Digital Journal | January 5, 2026
Buena Vista University partners with family farm for sustainable agriculture center | News from the State | January 5, 2026
Whitewater parks in Chaffee County are built with fish in mind | The Mountain Mail | January 5, 2026
How does Monarch have so much ski terrain open despite so little snow | The Denver Post | January 2, 2026
Salida’s historic Storyville Cinema is transforming and adding a music venue | KRCC | January 2, 2026
Colorado Ski Area Offering Free Tickets To Affected Telluride Guests & Workers | Unofficial Networks | January 2, 2026
Monarch Mountain Offers Free Tickets to Skiers After Telluride Closure | Powder | January 2, 2026
Monarch Mountain, CO, Offers Free Lift Tickets to Telluride Passholders, Workers, and Dependents Amid Ski Patroller Strike-Induced Resort Closure | Snow Brains | January 2, 2026
12 Wildly Underrated Mountain Towns In Colorado | Island | January 1, 2026
102 places to go and things to do in Colorado in 2026 | Denver Gazette| December 29, 2025
8 Most Beautiful Small Towns In Colorado You Should Visit | WorldAtlas | December 28, 2025
Monarch Mountain Has Both an “Altitude Advantage” and a “Snow Farming” Technique | Ark Valley Voice | December 26,2025
5 drive-to hot springs locations you’ll find near Colorado Springs | Denver Gazette | December 26, 2025
6 Mountain Towns Where You Can Retire Comfortably on $2,500 a Month | Yahoo | December 26, 2025
How one ski resort keeps snow fresh in unseasonable heat | FOX 21 News | December 25, 2025
Ski Report: Incoming snowmaker will add some much needed powder to the ski slopes | KOAA News | December 25, 2025
Amid record-low snowpack, here’s how much terrain is open at ski resorts around Colorado | Denver Gazette | December 24, 2025
New terrain will open at Monarch Mountain during 2025-26 winter season | MSN | 2025
7 Up-and-Coming Ski Resorts To Check Out This Season | POWDER | December 20, 2025
7 Underappreciated Towns to Visit in the Rockies | WorldAtlas | December 20, 2025
Hometown Holiday brings festivity to East Main | Chaffee County Times | December 19, 2025
Buena Vista’s Christmas Card Lane Returns Along U.S. Highway 24 | Ark Valley Voice | December 19, 2025
5 Best Towns for Retirees Seeking Active and Affordable Lifestyles | Investopedia | December 18, 2025
Monarch Mountain, CO, Report: No Crowds for the Holidays | Snowbrains | December 2025
9 Most Comfortable Rockies Towns For Seniors For 2025| WorldAtlas | December 14 2025