SILVERTHORNE, Colo. – A cash-based incentive offered by Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Colorado Water Conservation Board encouraging anglers to catch northern pike at Green Mountain Reservoir resumes this year on May 25. Initiated in 2016, the reward program encourages anglers to participate directly in ongoing efforts to remove the illegally introduced predators from…
COLORADO – Colorado Parks and Wildlife wants to remind citizens that newborn wildlife may be found in backyards , along trails, or in open spaces. The best course of action is to leave them alone. Each year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife gets calls from concerned people about wildlife that has been “abandoned” by adult animals. Many…
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Cheyenne Mountain State Park launches the fifth season of its unique “A Literary Walk in the Woods” program on May 27 with a hike led by nationally known storyteller and writer, John Stansfield. Stansfield will be leading the hike in character, portraying Dr. Charles Fox Gardiner, who came to Colorado in…
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, May 9 – 12, 2017. Thank a teacher that motivates and inspires your children in school. Teachers can make a difference in a child’s life academically and everyday life. Teachers and families need to work together to ensure that every student in Colorado is prepared and unafraid to succeed in school,…
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife wants to hear from fishing enthusiasts so it is calling together an Angler Roundtable, scheduled at 6 p.m., May 10. Attendees will get updates from CPW aquatic biologists on the upcoming fishing season, tips on hot spots and answers to any questions or concerns they might have.…
Colorado – Colorado’s local egg farms donated 306,720 eggs to Feeding Colorado’s five food banks during Easter week. The Food Bank of the Rockies in Denver — a Feeding Colorado member — had its mobile pantry set up Friday morning at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, where they distributed a portion of the recently donated eggs, along…
Washington, DC — U.S. Representative Mike Coffman (CO-06) released the following statement in response to Amazon’s announcement that it will be building a new fulfillment center in Aurora, CO: “I think Amazon clearly got it right when it announced, that it has chosen my hometown of Aurora for one of its new fulfillment centers. This…
PUEBLO, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s 2017 “Pueblo Eagle Days” festival features eagle-viewing opportunities, hands-on activities for youngsters, live bird programs, native American dancers and educational presentations by raptor experts. Each year the event draws hundreds of visitors from across the state to learn more about these unique birds of prey. “Eagle Days is…
DENVER – If it seems that coyotes are less tolerant of human presence during the months of January and February, there is a biological reason: this is their breeding season. As coyotes pair up to breed, they may be more territorial than usual and defend their space as they carve out a place to have…
By Darcy Mount – Senior Ranger Cheyenne Mountain State Park COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – When winter really digs in, you might not think about your favorite state park or wildlife area as a destination. It’s cold and only the hardcore hikers, campers, ice-fishing enthusiasts, cross-country skiers and snowshoers have us at top of mind. Don’t forget…
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Winter has finally arrived across Colorado bringing freezing temperatures and snow to the state. But despite the chill, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds everyone that lakes, ponds and streams still may not be ready for winter activity. If going to a state park, check with staff about ice thickness before heading out.…
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering free admission to all veterans and active duty members of the military, military reserve and National Guard to any Colorado state park for Veterans Day. On Nov. 11, any member of the military forces or veteran can enter any of Colorado’s 42 state parks free of charge,…
DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife advises residents to rush for the gold — and red, yellow, orange and brown — in one of Colorado’s 42 state parks this month. Fall is officially here and Colorado state parks provide some of the Centennial State’s best showcases for changing nature. Fall means dramatic changes to aspen…
National Park Service is celebrating it’s 100th birthday with free admission to all national parks. In celebration of the centennial birthday, you can visit Colorado’s national parks for free! Entrance fees will be waived at all national parks Thursday, August 25 through Sunday, August 28 for the celebration. Colorado is home to four national parks…
CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo– The city of Cripple Creek is hosting the 85th annual Donkey Derby Days, at 7 a.m., Saturday and Sunday, June 25-26, in downtown Cripple Creek. The whole family is invited to this fun-filled weekend, even the family pooch. Admission is free for both days. Friday, June 24 will kick off the donkey-filled…
Registration for CreekWeek2015 is officially open! Pick a date, pick a location, and pick it up! We provide all the bags, gloves, grippers, buckets and maps – you provide the people power. Be part of this huge event happening throughout the Fountain Creek Watershed and make a difference for our communities. Numerous events happening in…
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