2009 National Scenic Byways Conference,
August 23-26, 2009 - Denver, Colorado
The 2009 National Scenic Byways Conference was held in Denver, Colorado, on August 23-26. More than 500 participants from the byway community gathered to learn and network. The new format featured five interactive formats, including classroom workshops, field workshops, best practices, round-table discussions and research sessions.
The conference provided opportunities to explore the latest strategies and best practices in:
• Fundraising
• Organizational development
• Corridor management
• Visitor experience
• Marketing
Special pre-conference tours presented by the Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways invited byway practitioners to learn more about the State’s program and enjoy exceptional peer-to-peer workshops.
Program
Download the program for descriptions of the learning opportunities.
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Conference Schedule Highlights
The schedule was full every day of the conference! Here are some of the highlights:
- Sunday, August 23 - Official conference kick-off with an evening opening reception and exhibits
- Monday, August 24 - Learning sessions, Scenic Byway Awards presentations and exhibits
- Tuesday, August 25 - More learning sessions and early evening reception
- Wednesday, August 26 - General session and open space forum; luncheon with keynote speaker Peter Jenkins concluded the conference
Conference Presentations
View materials from presentations and sessions at the conference.
Photos
Byway leaders, volunteers and supporters made the most of their learning and networking opportunities.
Informal Gatherings
Rockies vs. Giants Baseball Game, Monday, August 24
The Colorado Rockies hosted the San Francisco Giants on Monday, August 24 at 6:40 p.m. at Coors Field in downtown Denver. Many byway folks attended the 14-inning game that ended with an incredible game-winning walk-off grand slam.
Cirque du Soleil: KOOZA
KOOZA was at the Pepsi Center.
For more information, please visit: http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/kooza/tickets/denver.aspx?d=39
Concerts
Def Leppard, with Poison and Cheap Trick
Monday, August 24, 6:30 p.m.
Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd.
Poncho Sanchez and Lila Downs
Monday, August 24, 7:00 p.m.
Denver Botanic Gardens
1005 York Street
http://concerts.botanicgardens.org
Nickelback with Hinder, Papa Roach and Saving Abel
Tuesday, August 25, 5:30 p.m.
Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd.
Jackson Browne
Wednesday, August 26, 7:30 p.m.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison
Neither the America’s Byways Resource Center, nor the Federal Highway Administration, endorse any private interest. Information about these informal gathering opportunities were provided as a courtesy to conference attendees.
