hiking
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Hiker dies in suspected mountain lion attack in Colorado
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Colorado wildlife officials euthanized two mountain lions on New Year’s Day after they suspected the predators killed a woman in Larimer County. Colorado Parks and Wildlife said it is investigating after hikers reported seeing a mountain lion near a person who was lying on the ground around 12:15 p.m. on Thursday on the Crosier Mountain…
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Opponents appeal master plan for Colorado Springs’ Blodgett Open Space
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Following approvals from Colorado Springs’ parks board and the committee overseeing trails and open space spending, the fight continues against a master plan more than a year in the making. Regarding the 108-page document outlining future development and management of an expanded Blodgett Open Space on the city’s northwest side, only one “no” vote came…
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Fees announced for overnights in popular wilderness of Colorado
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Starting next year, you’ll have to pay to stay the night in some of Colorado’s most iconic, backcountry destinations. The U.S. Forest Service recently announced a permit program that will require a $10 fee per night per person staying in certain parts of the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. That goes for hikers along the Four Pass…
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Staunton State Park offering chair trips on trails for people with disabilities
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Staunton State Park near Conifer is accepting reservations for its track chairs program, allowing visitors with disabilities to experience some of the park’s hiking trails. The park has four track chairs and one grit freedom chair, with access available on the Davis Ponds Trail and Mason Creek, each 2.1 to 2.5 miles long. The 5-mile…
