Tag: Arkansas River
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‘The heart of Pueblo:’ A mural grows again along the Arkansas River
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save One morning this spring, as dawn broke over the mountains in southern Colorado, Valrie Eisemann loaded her truck with paint and climbing gear and drove about 65 miles to her canvas: a concrete wall angling high above the Arkansas River. She arrived at her place…
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44-year-old identified in drowning at Lake Pueblo State Park
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The man who died in an apparent drowning at Lake Pueblo State Park Saturday was identified by the Pueblo County Coroner’s Office as a 44-year-old Centennial resident. Daniel Strawn was swimming at Rock Creek Cove at the lake and died in an apparent drowning around…
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Colorado’s record number of water-related deaths so far this year
As Colorado swelters, people naturally take to the water. But this year is on track for a record number of drownings in the state’s lakes, rivers and reservoirs. A man who fell off of his inner tube and drowned while on the Arkansas River last weekend became Colorado’s 25th water-related death this season, which is…
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Stand-up paddleboarding spots for starting, training and sightseeing around Colorado
Stand-up paddleboarding, affectionately shortened to SUP, is the latest craze in Colorado’s water recreation scene. If you’re curious as to why, we’ve got some ideal starting spots in mind. Before you go, make sure you’re up to speed on rules, regulations and fees that vary across jurisdictions. Bear Creek Lake Park: While many Denverites take…
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife rangers win national life-saving and valor awards
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife ranger Jeffrey Hammond didn’t hesitate to jump in the freezing cold Arkansas River to save a woman injured when her car ended up in the water off of U.S. Highway 50 in Bighorn Canyon in January 2023. Donning his swift-water rescue suit, Hammond swam across the river and extricated the driver,…
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8 places to camp with a rocky view in Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save There’s nothing quite like crawling out of your tent to Colorado’s cool, crisp mountain air and watching the sunrise color some awe-inspiring view. Most inspiring? Perhaps the sight of some imposing rock that makes you feel small. Here we take a look at some camping…
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Colorado River Basin sees ‘spectacular’ snowpack, buying time for big decisions
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Colorado River is one of the West’s most vital resources. But 20 years of drought have stressed the entire river basin, forcing federal officials to call for massive cuts in water use. This winter, in the water-towers of the west, storms have dropped more…
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Amid harsh drought, Colorado whitewater enthusiasts have high hopes for rafting season
From her home in Dolores, Rica Fulton has been looking around at a strange scene, as if from a dream. “There hasn’t been dry ground since December, which is sort of unheard of around here,” she said. “A lot of the old-timers are saying this hasn’t happened since the ‘90s.” New Colorado Springs mountain bike…
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Why is Aurora in drought, but not Denver?
While the city of Aurora already implemented drought restrictions for 2023, next door, the city of Denver doesn’t expect to declare a drought this year. The tale of two cities left some in Aurora scratching their heads, and the city’s drought restrictions garnered pushback from at least two of the city’s councilmembers. Aurora’s drought declarations…