Outdoors

Fearless mountain lion euthanized to protect human life

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. – A fearless mountain lion, that killed a family dog named Maison, in Routt county, and posed a continued threat to human life, specifically, young children, was euthanized Dec. 27. Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Steamboat Springs Police responded to the scene and determined the cat remained under a raised portion of…

Winter Camp at Fountain Creek Nature Center

  Winter Nature Camp at Fountain Creek Nature Center will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday December 29 and 30 from 9am-3pm. Kids have the option of attending one or both days. (One Day: $30/member, $40/nonmember; Two Day: $55/member, $75/nonmember) The first day of camp will cover what animals do to survive the winter and the second day…

HOLIDAY WALK IN OLD COLORADO CITY

The Falcon Wanderers Volksmarch Club invites you to our annual holiday volksmarch on Saturday, December 5th in Old Colorado City. Come join us for some hot cider, a cookie or two and an invigorating walk. The walk will start at the Westside Community Center, 1628 W Bijou St. The 5 & 10K routes will be…

Lake Pueblo State Park Announces Seasonal Operation Changes

PUEBLO, Colo. – Lake Pueblo State Park, a popular reservoir with campgrounds is open for year-round use, but phases into winter operations beginning, Monday, Sept. 28, 2015 at noon. This means some limitations to both camping and boating, are in place during the winter season. Camping Prairie Ridge, Yucca Flats, Kettle Creek and portions of…

EMERGENCY FISH SALVAGE AT GREEN MOUNTAIN FALLS LAKE

GREEN MOUNTAIN FALLS, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife announces an emergency fish salvage at Green Mountain Falls Lake, located 15 miles west of Colorado Springs, due to impending work by the town to remove lake sediment, beginning today. “The potential for loss of all fish is the primary reason for authorizing a public fish…

Fountain Fairview Cemetery Historic Tour

This years Friends of Fountain Fairview Cemetery Historic Tours will be Remembering Our Veterans. Tours will be on Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The Fountain Valley Historical Society and Museum will also host a silent auction and reception at the Fountain Library from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Veterans ant…

Widefield Community Center Walk

The Falcon Wanderers Volksmarch Club is hosting a 5 kilometer (3.1 miles) and a 10 kilometer (6.2 miles) volksmarch (non-competitive walking event) on Saturday, October 10th. The start/finish location for the walk is at Widefield Community Center’s Park Pavilion, 705 Aspen Drive, Security, CO 80911.  You may start anytime between 9AM and Noon and finish…

Community Night in the Park in Fountain, CO

Community Night in the Park will be held at John Metcalfe Memorial Park in Fountain. There will be hands on displays, see and explore fire trucks, police vehicles, and constructions equipment. There will be Free hot dogs and drinks. Metcalfe Park is located at 704 E. Ohio Avenue. Bring the whole family! Event takes place…

Creek Week Fundraiser on Saturday

Please join us this Saturday the 12th beginning at 2pm for our first Creek Week fundraiser! We’ll be at the fabulous FieldHouse Brewing Company on South Tejon Street. Meet Steering Committee members, sign up for one of the public events, or learn how to form your own “Creek Crew” this year! Bring a friend and…

Free Permits for Driftwood Collection at Lake Pueblo State Park

PUEBLO, Colo. – Lake Pueblo State Park has seen an increase in floating debris and driftwood along the shoreline this summer, due to high reservoir and river flow levels. Between July 24 and August 9, driftwood found in the North Picnic and South Marina shorelines ONLY may be taken for personal use by acquiring a…

Fort Carson July 4th on the 3rd Events

FORT CARSON, Colo.- Fort Carson will host its annual celebration, The Fourth of July on the Third, at Iron Horse Park located at the corner of Elwell and Sheridan) from 4 -10 p.m., concluding with fireworks.  This year’s theme, “Star Spangled Salute,” will have live music with a concert by 4ID Band, family activities, photos, rock…

GREAT FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND OPPORTUNITIES AT CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Your dad works hard for you, so why not help him play hard? This Father’s Day weekend, Cheyenne Mountain State Park will be hosting several family activities including a “Big Cats” program, a mystery hike and a youth archery class. Saturday, June 20 Youth Archery Class – 10 a.m. Dad, have…

RAINBOW TROUT ON THE COMEBACK THROUGHOUT COLORADO

DENVER, Colo. – After being devastated by whirling disease in the 1990s, rainbow trout populations are increasing in most major rivers in the state thanks to a 20-year effort by Colorado Parks and Wildlife aquatic scientists and biologists. The comeback is positive news for anglers who can once again fish for rainbows and brown trout…

CELEBRATE NATIONAL TRAILS DAY ON COLORADO TRAILS

Colorado- Colorado Parks and Wildlife encourages outdoor enthusiasts and recreationists to celebrate National Trails Day, Saturday, June 6 on Colorado trails. Now in its 23rd consecutive year, and initiated by the American Hiking Society, National Trails Day, is the largest annual trails celebration and promises to deliver a wide variety of outdoor activities for the…

Top of the World Rodeo in Cripple Creek

Cripple Creek, Colo., – Presented by the City of Cripple Creek, Top of the World Rodeo, the highest elevation rodeo in the world, brings a weekend of thrilling rodeo action June 12-14 to Teller County Fairgrounds in Cripple Creek. The rodeo weekend kicks off Friday, June 12, with the Ames Construction Percheron Horse Team at…

KIDS FISHING DERBY AT LAKE PUEBLO STATE PARK JUNE 6

PUEBLO, Colo. – June 6-7 is special for all anglers across Colorado because it marks the annual Free Fishing Weekend. All possession limits, fishing methods and bait methods still apply, but a fishing license is not required for either day. As part of Free Fishing Weekend, Lake Pueblo State Park will host its Annual Kids…