“The Wood for Life program has demonstrated great success in helping to advance critical restoration efforts in our national forests while delivering much needed fuelwood…”
Category: Environment/Recreation
Upcoming Events at Wolf Creek Ski Area
Easter Weekend Festivities — April 9 — include Local Appreciation Days, Easter Bunny Fun Race, a visit from the Easter Bunny & an Egg Hunt…
San Juan National Forest Plans 12,000 Acres of Prescribed Fire
There is no doubt that prescribed fire is less costly and more effective at restoring forest health and reducing wildfire risk…
Wolf Creek Pass Finally Open This Morning…
Expect narrower-than-normal sections of highway, and please drive courteously…
Wildfire Mitigation Can Provide a Tax Deduction
If you have done work to reduce fuels and wildfire threats on land that you own or lease, you can claim this deduction on your Colorado state tax return…
Wolf Creek Pass Remains Closed; Ski Area Open
The Ski Area website, wolfcreekski.com, will be updated with any new information about this closure…
2023 Environmental Film Festival Announced
The Springs Resort will host the GGP’s film festival in the Phoenix Room and adjacent conference space…
Is the Western Drought Finally Ending?
The winter of 2023 has made a big dent in improving the drought and potentially eliminating the water shortage problems of the last few summers…
BIG PIVOTS: What Will a ‘Three Wire Winter’ Do for Lake Powell?
Driving twisting, snow-covered county roads made me tense, but the whitened landscapes blanketed by snows filled me with joy…
Wolf Creek Gets 25″ in Latest Storm
Today, Tuesday, March 14 through Friday, March 17 lift tickets will be at Peak Rates…
40th Annual ‘Crane Festival’ Scheduled for March 10-12
“This is one of the great wildlife migrations in the country that people can actually get out and see…”
Colorado 2023-2024 Fishing License Now Available
The 2023-2024 fishing license is valid from March 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024…
Durango Northwest Recreation Project Open House Postponed
We will update the forest website, and send out a news release once the new date is set….
BLM Group Will Study Domestic Sheep Grazing in Big Horn Sheep Habitat
“Our sub-committee members live and work in southwest Colorado and their diverse experiences will be essential as they take a deep dive…”
Wildlife Areas Closed in San Luis Valley to Protect Nesting Birds
The closures add to two other closures at SWAs currently in place in the San Luis Valley…
West Side of Wolf Creek Pass Closed Today Until Further Notice
Wolf Creek Ski Area will also have delayed lifts openings throughout the day…
New Durango Recreation Project to Host Public Open House
The San Juan National Forest Columbine Ranger District is hosting an open house to gather public input into the new Durango Northwest Recreation Project…
Wolf Creek Closed Today, Wednesday, Feb. 22, Due to Snow, High Winds
Anyone who purchased a lift ticket for today or any multi-day ticket that includes today can be refunded without any fees or can exchange tickets from February 22 for another day…
Colorado Parks & Wildlife Seeking Input on Big Game Hunting Season
The BGSS planning process is a critical component of big game management and big game hunting regulation development…