Tag: Browns Canyon National Monument
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Park Madness: We rank Colorado’s top outdoor destinations in this tournament- inspired bracket
As college basketball players vie for one shining moment, we imagine an impossible challenge between some of Colorado’s natural treasures. Colorado parks with towering peaks, hidden gems and amazing views go head-to-head in this March Madness-inspired bracket. We’ve split our field of 64 parks into four regions: South, West, North and Central. Which one came…
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The presidents behind Colorado’s national parks and monuments: A timeline
Several presidents have their names attached to some of Colorado’s greatest natural treasures. After all, it takes a president’s pen to create national parks and monuments. This Presidents Day, we’re reflecting on the history of these designations. However distant these scenic wonders on the opposite side of the country, they are forever linked to momentous…
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12 Colorado state parks aiming for Dark Sky status
A new initiative aims to double the number of International Dark Sky Parks in Colorado. That would be the result if 12 state parks were to gain the designation, as Colorado Parks and Wildlife recently announced in conjunction with the governor’s office and Colorado Tourism Office. The International Dark Sky designation is said to be…
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New International Dark Sky Park in Colorado
Colorado has a new International Dark Sky Park. That’s an exclusive, metrics-driven designation by DarkSky International, the organization raising awareness around light pollution and adding protections and inspiring tourism to certain parts of the world. Now that includes Browns Canyon National Monument. Popular for whitewater rafting and camping, the Arkansas River-cut canyon encompasses nearly 22,000…