Destination Stewardship & Sustainability
Visit Colorado Springs is dedicated to protecting the environment, preserving our natural resources and reducing our carbon footprint.
Our Commitment
Visit Colorado Springs is committed to responsible and sustainable tourism by:
- Promoting Leave No Trace principles to both visitors and locals through our website and social media.
- Reducing overcrowding on popular trails and parks by encouraging visitors to explore a variety of outdoor spaces throughout the Pikes Peak Region.
- Inspiring year-round travel to distribute visitation more evenly across all seasons.
- Focusing on attracting visitors who stay longer and travel from farther away, rather than simply increasing the number of visitors.
- Gathering outdoor recreational leaders quarterly (Pikes Peak Destination Stewardship Network) to align efforts and discuss strategies for protecting our natural resources.
- Actively listening to and collaborating with our community on public land use concerns.
Visit Colorado Springs is a proud member of the Care for Colorado Coalition— a statewide alliance of more than 170 organizations established by the Colorado Tourism Office and Leave No Trace. The coalition is dedicated to educating Coloradans and visitors on how to help preserve Colorado’s cherished natural landscapes and cultural heritage through responsible travel practices.
As a coalition member, Visit Colorado Springs supports, shares and follows the seven Care for Colorado Leave No Trace Principles. Created from a direct response to visitor impact concerns on natural and cultural resources, these principles offer simple ways for everyone to get involved in protecting the places we all love.
