Tag: Boating
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Zebra mussels have “infested” six bodies of water in Colorado, sampling efforts resume
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has resumed sampling efforts related to aquatic nuisance species in the Colorado River, per a May 13 press release. This news follows the detection of zebra mussel veligers (larvae) in the river in July 2024 and the detection of adult zebra mussels in the river in 2025. According to Colorado Parks…
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CPW breaks down where boating season is likely to be limited or canceled at state parks
It’s no secret that widespread drought is underway in Colorado, hitting 100% coverage for the first time since 2021 this week. As a result, various impacts to outdoor recreation are expected, perhaps most noticeable when it comes to fishing and boating. Given that most of Colorado’s largest bodies of water are reservoirs that are used…
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6 places to rent a boat in Colorado this summer
As the summer approaches, Coloradans might already be thinking about activities for the warmer months, and that includes boating. Colorado includes plenty of lakes to enjoy the water throughout the summer, and many offer boat rentals. Here are some of the best places to rent boats across Colorado: Editor’s Note: Availability of boat rentals can…
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Iconic Colorado marina won’t open boat ramp for 2026 summer season due to dry winter
The notably dry winter that’s been underway in Colorado is already having an impact on summer recreation. Per a February 10 announcement from the Town of Frisco, current data and projections have resulted in the decision to close the Frisco Bay Marina boat ramp for 2026, also meaning that the spot’s 160 dock slips won’t…
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Water destination poised for northern Colorado after years of controversy
Back in 2009, Zac Wiebe was hiking near the foothills of northern Colorado, where today a dam rises close to its final height of 350 feet. “I recall a sign that actually stated the reservoir could be built as soon as 2009,” Wiebe said. That would not be the case — not in the face of…
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The overlooked side of Lake Pueblo: 40-plus miles of sprawling trails through a geologic wonderland
PUEBLO • The late-morning sun is rising, boats are revving up, stand-up paddleboarders are pushing out, and beach-day tents are popping up in a classic scene of Colorado summer. This is the popular scene at Lake Pueblo. But there’s another side of the state park — a more “overlooked” side, says local outdoor enthusiast Maggie…
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Dillon Reservoir evolves into summer hot spot despite origins never intended for fun
Craig Simson has been sailing on Dillon Reservoir since, as he puts it, “before I had a choice.” A native of Colorado, Simson comes from a sailing family and has had a boat at the marina for nearly three decades. “This reservoir has always been a place that has been very meaningful to me,” he…
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New gates allowing after-hours exit at Lake Pueblo
New gates will “give boaters more freedom to come and go at Lake Pueblo,” according to the state park’s manager, Joe Stadterman. A recent news release described the gates at the lake’s south ramp as designed in a way that will allow boats to leave but not enter after hours. “This is a response to…
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Boat-in campground to offer new possibility on Colorado River
Two years ago in an obscure part of the Western Slope, Kathy Haas came to 7½ acres for sale on the banks of the Colorado River and saw potential through the overgrowth. “My husband thought I was crazy,” Haas recalls. “He just looked at me and goes, ‘This is a lot of work.’ And I…
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Colorado state park entrance fees will be waived on Aug. 1
Entrance fees at all 42 of Colorado’s state parks will be waived on Aug. 1 to celebrate the state’s 146th birthday. Colorado Parks and Wildlife has offered free admittance to the parks in conjunction with the state’s birthday, or Colorado Day, for at least five years. Colorado Day was established in 1907 by the state…