Publications

40,000 Full-Color Copies Distributed Throughout Colorado

2026-2027 Royal Gorge Region Visitors' Guide

The Royal Gorge Region Visitors' Guide is the premier tourism publication for Cañon City and the surrounding Royal Gorge area, serving as the primary resource for over a million annual visitors exploring Colorado's most spectacular natural wonder. Published annually each February, this comprehensive full-color guide features stunning photography, detailed maps, comprehensive business listings, and engaging editorial content that showcases everything our region has to offer. From outdoor adventures and cultural attractions to dining, lodging, and local services, the Visitors' Guide connects tourists with the businesses that make their Colorado experience unforgettable. 40,000 Copies Distributed Your advertisement reaches visitors at the... Read The Rest

5,000 Full-Color Maps Distributed Throughout the Region

2026-2027 Royal Gorge Region Map

The Royal Gorge Region Map is an essential navigation and discovery tool for visitors exploring Cañon City and the surrounding attractions, combining practical wayfinding with strategic business visibility. Professionally designed and printed on durable, weather-resistant paper, this full-color map features clear cartography, points of interest, and strategically placed business advertisements that put your location directly in the hands of thousands of adventure-seekers. The high-quality format ensures the map remains a reliable reference throughout a visitor's entire journey, with many keeping it as a souvenir for future trips to our beautiful region. Strategic Distribution Points Maps are positioned at high-traffic locations... Read The Rest

The Hanging Bridge Engineering Marvel

At the narrowest point of the Royal Gorge, where the canyon is only 30 feet wide, railroad engineers built the famous "Hanging Bridge" in the 1870s. The tracks had to be suspended from the canyon wall because the sheer granite walls plunge straight down into the Arkansas River. This engineering feat is considered one of the most impressive railroad constructions of the 19th century and still carries trains today.

The Mysterious Cañon City Name

Cañon City got its unique spelling through a reporting error in 1861. When residents voted to name their settlement "Town of Canyon City," a newspaper reporter covering the meeting used the Spanish spelling "cañon" instead. The mistake stuck, making Cañon City one of the few U.S. cities with the Spanish letter ñ in its official name. The spelling was briefly changed to "Canyon City" in 1904 but was changed back to "Cañon City" later that same year.