September 18, 2018
September 18, 2018 - Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge Opens with 10.3 miles of Trails and Plenty of Controversy - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service opened the trail system at Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday September 15th. While this area promises wonderful hiking opportunities at the base of the Front Range foothills, it is not without a certain degree of controversy over the refuges past history of building uranium nuclear triggers for the U.S. Military. Click here for a good article and be sure to do your own research before heading out on the trails.
August 23, 2017
HANGING LAKE USE PLAN - PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OPEN - The U.S. Forest Service is currently accepting public comment on the proposed Hanging Lake Area Management Plan which may limit the usage of the extremely popular Hanging Lake Trail in Glenwood Canyon in order to protect and conserve the fragile environment. Click here for the full article from the Denver Post and follow this link to submit comments: cara.ecosystem-management.org/Public/CommentInput?Project=50479.
August 14, 2017
CULEBRA PEAK, 14,053 FT, SOLD! - The ranch property that contains Culebra Peak, elevation 14,053 ft, as well as numerous other 13,000+ peaks has been sold to an unknown buyer. The peak currently operates by a limited permit system for hikers seeking to climb the 14er. Future access is now in question as the new owner's intent for public access is unknown. Click HERE for the full article.
June 2, 2016
NATIONAL TRAILS DAY IS JUNE 4TH! - Get out and celebrate National Trails day by leading or participating in official events or just by getting out and enjoying your favorite trail or discovering a new one. Click HERE for info and a list of events in your state.
April 16, 2016
GOOGLE ADDS VIRTUAL VISITS TO 32 COLORADO HIKES, TOURIST TRAPS - Google adds a cool feature to Google Maps that allows you to virtually explore Colorado hiking trails. You'l still want to get outside and hike, but this is a cool feature and fun to play with. Click HERE to read the full article.
August 25, 2015
One Star Reviews for National Parks - Articles about one star reviews on yelp.com for National Parks come out every few years and they are always hilarious. Apparently the Taco Bell by my house is more impressive then Yosemite...go figure...
Click HERE for some laughs.
Click HERE for some laughs.
June 2, 2015
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE CENTENNIAL. The National Park Service is turning 100! The National Park Foundation is working with the NPS on the Find Your Park Campaign. Click HERE for a link to support and learn about the Centennial Celebration.
April 16, 2015
APRIL 16, 2015 - A WANDERER'S GUIDE TO PUBLIC LANDS. High County News has published a great article/flowchart regarding the different types of public lands; both funny and informative. Click HERE for a link to the article.
February 19, 2015
COLORADO HAS A NEW NATIONAL MONUMENT!
President Obama has designated BROWNS CANYON NATIONAL MONUMENT along the Arkansas River near Salida, to be managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service.
Click HERE for the story.
President Obama has designated BROWNS CANYON NATIONAL MONUMENT along the Arkansas River near Salida, to be managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service.
Click HERE for the story.