Like so many places, the state of Colorado’s tourism industry took a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic with travel revenues down by $9 billion dollars from 2019 to 2020. A feature on TheDenverChannel.com explored what the state is considering to get those travelers and their spending back and officials in Moffat County are urging the state to invest in tourism. “There isn’t a country in the world that doesn’t invest in getting people to come visit them. Why? Because people leave money behind when they come and play,” said Tom Kleinschnitz, who heads up tourism in Colorado’s Moffat County. “Who doesn’t like dinosaurs?” continued Kleinschnitz, referring to Dinosaur National Monument. “The topography in that spot will just take your breath away. And the Yampa River goes right through the middle of our county. It’s the most beautiful river in the state of Colorado in my view. It is certainly the most natural.”
