“We’re pleased that campgrounds are open, but our top priority is the safety of our guests and staff,” said Cory Chick, CPW’s southwest regional manager…
Category: Environment/Recreation
Got Fish?
Thanks to a long-term commitment to spawning fish and aggressive trading of fish with other states, Colorado Parks and Wildlife aquatics officials say they have plenty of warm-water fish for anglers to pursue this summer…
Activists Oppose ‘River Killer’ Tax
“Any new high elevation dams do more harm to the environment, wetlands and watersheds than benefits….”
Colorado Campgrounds Begin to Reopen
“Today, I am proud to announce that Colorado State Parks and State Wildlife Areas will be open to camping starting May 12…”
EDITORIAL: Town’s Popular Summer ‘K.I.D.S.’ Camp Cancelled
“What kind of liability issue do we have, if in fact we did something that was outside the bounds of the recommendations and restrictions?…”
Camping at Colorado State Parks Closed Until Further Notice
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is working with federal and local partners to determine a timeline for opening camping….
Colorado Bans ‘Wildlife Killing Contests’
The decision prohibits contests for black-tailed, white-tailed and Gunnison’s prairie dogs, Wyoming (Richardson’s) ground squirrels and all furbearer species…
ESSAY: 50 Years of Earth Day… Will We Have 100?
This fiftieth celebration of Earth Day should serve as a celebration of the work that has been done — our skies, lands, and oceans are significantly cleaner…
Boaters Urged to Visit Only Local Lakes, Adhere to Social Distancing Rules
Park rangers are seeing a rise in multiple, non-family units getting out on boats in close proximity at the state parks that have lakes…
Deadline to Apply for Big Game Hunting Licenses is April 7
Hunters should go on line to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife website as soon as possible to apply for limited big-game hunting licenses…
CPW Extends Expiration Dates for Park Passes, OHV Registration Renewals
These extended expiration dates are intended to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 by reducing the need for public travel and in-person interactions…
OPINION: US Park Service Selling Out to Telecom Giants, Part Three
“The root of the problem is a Park Service embrace of cellular coverage without any critical analysis…”
Outdoor Etiquette in a Trying Time
Breathing in phytoncide, airborne chemicals produced by plants, increases our levels of white blood cells and helps fight off infections and diseases…
OPINION: US Park Service Selling Out to Telecom Giants, Part Two
“That is the trend. That is where we are going as a society,” he said. “And the Park Service wants to enable that…”
Colorado Parks Remain Open; Limited Access to Visitor Centers
Despite restricted public access, most offices will remain staffed and able to serve customers via phone or email…
OPINION: US Park Service Selling Out to Telecom Giants, Part One
The Trump administration, in concert with telecom lobbyists, has made the installation of new cellular and broadband infrastructure a priority…
Wolf Creek, Other Ski Areas Announce Closure, Mar. 15-22
The Governor of Colorado has issued an executive order directing this suspension of operations…
EDITORIAL: Remarks About a Remarkable Wetlands, Part Five
“We think, going forward, the hot springs wetlands can be every bit as important to the economic vitality of this town..”
Cumbres & Toltec Railroad Announces 50th Anniversary Summer Events
All season long, there will be special trains and anniversary celebrations to commemorate this important year…