Tag: Boating
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Reserve a day to paddle at reservoir south of Denver
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Paddle Days have returned to a reservoir south of Denver — welcome news among enthusiasts fine with a fee and some restrictions. In northeast Douglas County, the 1,170-acre Rueter-Hess Reservoir is set between sandstone bluffs and folding, oak valleys. It’s a drinking-water source owned and…
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Colorado mountain reservoir to reopen for boating season — with a word of caution
Antero Reservoir in Park County plans to open boating on Sunday, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Denver Water announced Tuesday. The reservoir was iced over during the winter, but warming temperatures and strong winds helped the ice recede and the boating season to resume. All boats, except none hand-launched or human-powered boats, must undergo boat…
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Boating at Chatfield and Cherry Creek Reservoirs to open on Friday
Spring has arrived in Colorado and two more state parks will reopen their waters to boats next Friday. Boating at Chatfield State Park and Cherry Creek State Park will reopen for the season on April 1. The two parks are the “busiest” in the metro area, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Officials said boating…
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Outdoor recreation in Colorado, U.S. shines during pandemic
Despite pandemic shutdowns, the outdoor recreation industry’s economic impact nationwide grew by more than $228.2 billion from 2019 to 2020, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported Tuesday. Outdoor recreation generated more than $688 billion in economic output, accounted for 3% of U.S. employees and is estimated to create 4.3 million jobs, according to the report.…
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Happy Trails: A picture-perfect view at Colorado’s first state park
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save William H. Jackson Point, Lathrop State Park Amid record visitation, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has aimed to direct Front Range enthusiasts to “hidden gems.” That’s especially for enthusiasts flocking to Lake Pueblo, Colorado’s most popular…
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Explore Colorado rivers and others across the West during virtual tour
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save River lovers in Colorado and beyond are invited to a sweeping, virtual exploration starting next month. On March 3, Western Rivers Conservancy is beginning an online tour of flagship waterways across 11 states. Great Rivers of the West, billed as a weekly series of “live,…
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Low water levels cause closures at Spinney Mountain State Park
Spinney Mountain State Park in South Park will gradually cease operations for the season between now and Nov. 15, the park announced Wednesday. The closures are a result of lower than normal water levels in the Spinney Mountain Reservoir. “The water level has dropped to a point that will not allow Colorado Parks and Wildlife…
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Horsetooth Reservoir, Carter Lake boat ramp hours changing in October
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The boat ramp hours of operation at Horsetooth Reservoir and Carter Lake will change beginning on Thursday, the Larimer County Department of Natural Resources said. At Carter Lake, the North Pines ramp will be open…