outdoor recreation
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Colorado’s outdoor economy slowing down
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The post-pandemic boom in the outdoor recreation world appears to have slowed, according to new federal data. The industry is still growing nationwide, but it’s been slower than in past years. The trend is evident in Colorado, as well, though a new report shows the state went from outperforming the nation to falling behind. Colorado’s…
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Colorado Springs Utilities, Parks and Wildlife plan to expand recreation at Rosemont Reservoir
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A new agreement between Colorado Springs Utilities and Colorado Parks and Wildlife will soon bring camping and boats to Rosemont Reservoir. The Utilities Board of Directors approved the resolution to add the new recreation amenities on Wednesday afternoon. The reservoir was built by the Broadmoor Hotel in the 1920s and has been owned by Utilities…
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Denver saw another record year of tourists, new report shows
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Tourists keep coming to Denver in record numbers. The city saw more than 37 million visitors in 2023, which is up 3% from the last record set in 2022, according to a new report from marketing and tourism agency Visit Denver released Monday. It also means the city is generating more money from tourists. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:11095963150525286,size:[0,…
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‘Something about that is wrong’: Colorado justices weigh ski resort immunity for child’s debilitating fall
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In a case that attracted the interest of Colorado’s outdoor recreation industry, the state Supreme Court considered on Tuesday whether parents may waive their children’s right to sue for debilitating injuries that are allegedly the fault of a negligent ski resort operator. Annalea “Annie” Miller was 16 years old when she fell 30 feet from…
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Colorado Supreme Court shuts door on man’s challenge to private riverbed ownership
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Private ownership of river and stream beds in Colorado will continue unchallenged for now, as the state Supreme Court on Monday ruled that a man lacks standing to declare Colorado – and, by extension, the public – the rightful owner of his preferred fishing spot. For several years, Roger Hill has contested the ability of Mark Warsewa and…
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Colorado redistricting commissioners deliberated outside public view — after promise of transparency
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Colorado’s new independent redistricting commission came with a promise of transparency and public inclusion, but in the days leading up to their adoption of a set of legislative maps, commissioners spent significant time working outside of public meetings, potentially violating the state’s transparency rules. In the final two weeks of the legislative redistricting commission’s work,…
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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…
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Hickenlooper celebrates economic impact of outdoor recreation
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As his administration approaches its final two months, Gov. John Hickenlooper Friday released new data celebrating the impact of outdoor recreation on the state’s economy. He also signed an executive order to establish the “Inter-Agency Trails and Recreation Council,” which he said will promote outdoor recreation and conservation in Colorado, as well as improve coordination…
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Colo. activists warn in D.C. of skiing threat from climate change
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WASHINGTON – Colorado advocates against global warming wrapped up a week of meetings on Capitol Hill Thursday after reminding members of Congress about severe consequences from warmer winters. Their point: Colorado stands to lose big if climate change continues to chip away at its winter recreation industry. “It’s about jobs and it’s about the economy,”…