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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Would Proposition NN End Colorado TABOR Refunds? What Voters Should Know
Would Proposition NN end Colorado TABOR refunds? See the state’s estimates, the school-funding rules and how it differs from an ordinary tax refund.
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Can Eagle County Employees Get a 2026–27 Merchant Ski Pass? Prices and Rules
Eagle County employees may qualify for a 2026–27 Merchant Ski Pass through a participating employer. Compare prices, access limits and the steps to get one.
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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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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…
