The Forest Service will conduct a prescribed burn in the Beaver Meadows and First Notch Areas this autumn…
Category: Environment/Recreation
Colorado Set to Celebrate ‘National Public Lands Day’ Tomorrow
This year, partner organizations will be hosting events across the Forest to remove trash left behind at trailheads, along streams, and on high-use trails…
Fading, Off-Color Pine Needles Normal in Autumn
In Colorado, ponderosa and lodgepole pines, as well as some spruce and fir species, are the trees that are most commonly reported to be shedding needles in September and October…
Colorado ‘Leaf-Peeping’ Can Be Done Safely and Respectfully
“We want everyone to have a great time experiencing the vibrant colors and the natural wonders our beautiful state has to offer…”
Voluntary Fishing Closures Lifted on Dolores River
CPW senior aquatic biologist John Alves thanked anglers for self-regulating and reducing pressure on fish in the Dolores River and Tomichi Creek…
Electro-Fishing in the Animas River
Tuesday and Wednesday, fish were collected by electro-fishing, which does not harm the fish but momentarily stuns them so they can be easily netted from a raft…
Forest Service to Reopen Ice Lake Trail in Silverton, Tomorrow, Sept. 15
The area has been closed since October 2020 and the landscape is still recovering from the 2020 Ice Fire…
OPINION: The Last Days of American Wild Horses
After this latest second-round of so-called ‘gathers’ in the past year, wild horse populations in the west will be taken down to levels that are genetically non-sustainable…
Stay Safe Outdoors, Over Labor Day Weekend
CPW reminds everyone to respect wildlife, wear life jackets when on or near the water… and be mindful of campfires as they celebrate the end of summer…
Aztec Highland Games & Celtic Festival Scheduled for October 2-3
This family-friendly cultural event will bring a taste of the Scottish Highlands to the southwest…
Tomorrow is Deadline for Outdoor Equity Grant Board Applications
The Board members will be selected in collaboration with the Outdoor Equity Coalition…
VIDEO: Aerial Fish Stocking Operation Brings Trout to Colorado’s Mountain Lakes
Over 95,000 of the cutthroat trout were stocked into 73 lakes by wildlife pilots Denise Corcoran, Larry Gepfert and Steve Waters…
US Student Wins International Water Research Competition
Jha conducted research on how to remove contaminants from freshwater by replacing active carbon with biochar for use in efficient and less costly water filters…
Colorado’s Fruit Growing History
This is the story of people and place, and the fruit that they grew. It is intended to serve as a guide and a tool…
Section of East Fork Road to Temporarily Close for Pipeline Repairs
A section of the East Fork Road (on the San Juan National Forest will be closed to full-sized vehicles on September 1 and 2…
When Mule Deer Survival and Mountain Lion Studies Intersect
The trail camera captured a little bit of Colorado’s wildness. Mountain lions are rarely seen feeding on their prey…
Second Phase of Cutthroat Restoration Scheduled for Wolf Creek Headwaters
“Restoration of native cutthroat trout is a priority for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and this is a key project for the San Juan cutthroat trout recovery program…”
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Partners Dole Out $1.3 Million for Colorado Elk Habitat, Research
Dating back to 1987, RMEF and its partners have completed 807 conservation and hunting heritage outreach projects in Colorado…
CPW Invites the Public to Deer and Elk Management Meeting in Creede
“In developing these plans, CPW always reaches out to the public, including landowners, sportsmen, outfitters, business owners and anyone interested in deer and elk…”