Category: Environment/Recreation

Start your day with the 3rd Annual Tater Trot 5K or join our Executive Director, Jim Ehrlich on a free Agricultural Tour…

“Declines in biodiversity were associated with high-severity fire activity, which began with the disruption of Indigenous-controlled fire use…”

If we want to get serious about reducing our single use plastic use as both a state and nation, corporations have to begin taking responsibility…

Although the state celebrates its 145th birthday on August 1, state parks will offer free entrance on August 2 instead…

Various weekend combination packages are also available. For example, you can purchase a reserved seating wine ticket and a beer tasting ticket…

Passengers can travel the full 64 miles between Chama NM and Antonito CO when motorcoach service resumes July 31, 2021…

The highlight of the day is the infamous “Junk of the Unc” race in which boaters maneuver their craft, constructed from scrap materials, through whitewater rapids…

With recreation on Colorado’s trails predicted to reach record levels for the second year in a row, the need for dedicated stewardship is greater than ever before…

“It was a gut reaction,” said Brubaker. “I looked at the sky and I knew that I needed to get out of here…”

“What’s striking is that temperatures and correspondingly fire are now exceeding the range that these forests have coped with for thousands of years…”

This means campfires are now allowed outside of established campgrounds and recreation sites…

The Town Recreation Department is excited to offer youth gymnastics for ages 3 and up… and is accepting pee-wee soccer registrations through July 30…

With this law, called the Plastic Pollution Reduction Act, Colorado became the 10th state to take action against single-use plastic bags…

“This year we funded 33 maintenance trail crews across the state, 24 of which are Good Management crews…”

“We want to hear the public’s input about the Wolf Restoration and Management Plan,” said Julie Shapiro, director of the Natural Resources Program for Keystone Policy Center…

“Fish that are caught when temperatures are that high may experience increased stress, and anglers may find it difficult to release fish safely…”

By employing a few easy routines, plants will avoid suffering and grow beautifully to their full potential…

Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds Coloradans and state visitors of a few ways to balance outdoor recreation with mindful conservation and safety…