Author: Seth Boster
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Upcoming meeting for future of signature open space in Colorado Springs
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People interested in the future of Blodgett Open Space are invited to the next open house informing a new master plan for the popular land on Colorado Springs’ north side. The city parks department is hosting what it calls “a dynamic interactive presentation and workshop” starting at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at Flying W. Ranch,…
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Colorado continues to lead nation in avalanche danger; last winter saw near-record number of deaths
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With Colorado’s first mountain snow comes a grim reminder of avalanche danger. Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) recently published a detailed recap of last winter’s slides that claimed 11 lives. According to CAIC records, the toll was four more than average over the decade that has seen the state continue to lead the nation in…
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Free national parks day coming up in Colorado
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There are two more chances this year to visit America’s national parks for free, and one of them is coming up. In celebrating National Public Lands Day, the National Park Service will waive fees at all of its properties Sept. 23. That includes Colorado’s four national parks: Rocky Mountain National Park, Great Sand Dunes, Black…
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Plan calls for more protection of scenic, recreation areas in large swath of Colorado
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The Bureau of Land Management has released a plan to manage a vast mosaic of canyonlands, grasslands and mountains in southern, central and eastern Colorado. In the works for close to a decade, the plan is officially called the Eastern Colorado Resource Management Plan. “Eastern” might be deceiving; the focus area spans beyond the plains…
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Heavy cost anticipated for El Paso County parks damaged by rains
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El Paso County officials are preparing for a long, expensive recovery across parks and trails damaged by heavy rains this summer. A department manager, Jason Meyer, said $8.5 million in repairs have been estimated across 16 locations, from south around Fountain, north around Black Forest and east around Peyton. Meyer said damage has been surveyed…
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Colorado state park reservation system could continue
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A timed reservation system is poised to continue at a Colorado state park. Officials at Eldorado Canyon State Park outside Boulder have asked the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission to extend the pilot program that is underway for a first full summer. Colorado is a leading state for scuba diving. Seriously Since May and continuing…
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Colorado officials eye new reservoir for native trout
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife has identified a new home for a native fish. Officials recently announced work would begin late this month to prepare Rito Hondo Reservoir for Rio Grande cutthroat trout. In a news release, CPW called it “a unique opportunity” while the reservoir near Creede has been lowered for dam repairs. According to…
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Coalition seeks to quell liability concerns that have closed Colorado 14ers
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A coalition is growing with the hopes of fixing what many recreation advocates see as a big issue facing Colorado’s outdoors. The coalition is called Fix CRUS, in reference to the Colorado Recreational Use Statute. That’s the long-standing provision that some legislators, advocates and landowners attempted to amend earlier this year in hopes of easing…
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New, increased fees proposed for recreation areas in Colorado
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The U.S. Forest Service has proposed sweeping increases and new fees across recreation areas in northwest Colorado. Campgrounds and trailheads around Routt County are among the long list of changes proposed for some 2.9 million acres of federal land spanning that part of the state and eastern Wyoming. Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest leadership has identified…
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Free fishing weekend coming soon in Colorado
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No fishing license? For one weekend only in Colorado, no problem. Colorado Parks and Wildlife will be hosting its annual Free Fishing Weekend on June 3 and 4 – two days when residents and visitors are invited to try their hand at the sport. The agency maintains a web page for those interested in participating, with…
