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...
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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...
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First Oil West of the Mississippi
Florence, Colorado was the site of the first commercial oil discovery west of the Mississippi River in 1862. Alexander Cassaday drilled for petroleum just 6 miles north of Cañon City, establishing Colorado's first oil company. The Florence Oil Field remained in operation for over 100 years until the 1960s, making it one of the longest continuously operating oil fields in American history.
Skyline Drive's Prison Labor
Skyline Drive, one of America's most scenic and nerve-wracking roads, was built entirely by 60 inmates from the Colorado State Prison in 1905. The convicts carved this narrow road along the knife-edge ridge using only hand tools and dynamite. Today, visitors driving this one-way route experience the same death-defying views, with the roadway dropping off steeply on both sides for hundreds of feet.