Cool down and chill out this summer. You'll often find Olympic caliber figure skaters, singles and pairs) honing their routines at the Olympic Arena in Lake Placid Village.
..Read MoreNature and the communities of Gunnison-Crested Butte are known for pulling out all the stops to let local colors shine with outstanding fall foliage and 29 days of autumn activities during "September Splendor in the Rockies."
..Read MoreNew this summer is Fridays at Copper (FAC), which includes a full day and night of entertainment. FACs start with free activities for guests who spend at least $30 at any Copper shopping or dining location, including a pass for the climbing wall, bumper boats, quad power bungee jump, go-karts and mini-golf. After activities in the Village, the evening begins with free live music from 6-8 p.m.
..Read MoreFor three free days, Aug. 8-10, some the world’s best guitarists convene at Copper Mountain for the 4th annual Guitar Town festival.
..Read MoreA four-member jury is busy selecting the top 100 artists, out of 350 applicants, that will be invited to the Festival in Bend, Oregon on August 22-24. This three-day celebration on the Deschutes River features 100 juried fine art and craft artists from the Pacific Northwest and across North America.
..Read MoreThe largest public telescope in Colorado has a new home in the Gunnison Valley Observatory, located in Gunnison, Colo. A grand opening celebration for the observatory will begin at approximately 8:30pm sunset on June 28.
..Read MoreThe Mill Street Fountain is a "must-do" for everyone who visits Aspen, especially the kids. It's one of the town's main attractions. The fountain is at ground level, and it's computer-driven. The jets squirt up out of the ground randomly and in a pattern that is constantly changing. Kids will make every attempt not to get wet, but they always do.
..Read MoreRugby is the big spectator sport in Aspen. The Gentlemen of Aspen (970-319-5505; http://www.aspenrugby.com) are frequently ranked the number one rugby team in the United States. The team is made up of an eclectic mix of ruggers from around the world. They typically play every Saturday afternoon at Wagner Park, which they affectionately call Wagner Rugby Stadium.
..Read MoreYou'll find more than 150 shops in Vail alone. Each is unique in its own setting, from boutiques to T-shirts, high-end specialty shops to interior design. There are also sporting good and book stores. Vail Village and Beaver Creek Village have bricked-in pedestrian malls for your shopping. Avon and Edwards have more year-round, local-based shops.
..Read MoreFrolic in the cool, refreshing and invigorating water. It's fun for the whole family!
Camelbeach (570-629-1661; http://www.camelbeach.com) in Tannersville is the largest water park in the region with 22 water slides (the most in Pennsylvania), raft slides, swings, water gadgets, and giant bucket.
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