Do You Need a Car in Vail This Winter? A Guide to Buses, Beaver Creek Connections and Airport Fares
A car may be optional for a Vail Valley ski trip, but your lodging and airport choice matter. Compare local buses, regional…
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What’s happening in the valley, and how to make the most of it.
Short, dated updates on Vail, Eagle and everywhere in between, a weekly catch-up for when you’ve missed a few, and practical guides for locals and visitors.
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Vail Valley Halloween 2026: Where Families Can Trick-or-Treat Oct. 30–31
Minturn hosts its Halloween celebration Friday, Oct. 30, and Vail’s free Trick or Treat Trot follows Saturday. Here are the times, locations and planning links.
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What’s New to Eat at Vail and Beaver Creek This Winter?
Vail and Beaver Creek have announced new and returning on-mountain food and après options for 2026–27. Compare what is planned and what to check before you go.
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Edwards Fright Fest 2026: Youth Hours, Adult Haunt and Tickets
Edwards Fright Fest runs Oct. 29–31 with separate youth and adult sessions. Here are the hours, location, ticket rules and effects to know before you go.
Explore the valley
Winter Lodging Bookings Are Slower. What Vail Valley Visitors Should Do
Western mountain winter lodging bookings were down in a September snapshot. Here is what the regional data means—and does not mean—for planning…
What Can You Do in the Vail Valley in Winter Besides Skiing?
Looking for Vail Valley winter activities beyond skiing? Compare snowmobiling, winter fishing, snowshoeing, Nordic skiing, skating and sleigh rides at specific local…
