Tag: Fishing
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Another summer of fishing closures underway in Colorado amid warming waters
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has asked anglers to stay off several streams this summer, following a trend amid historic drought. Late last month, officials ordered voluntary closures across several waterways in the state’s parched southwest, including parts of the Animas, San Juan and Dolores rivers. The request was to stay away after noon, when temperatures…
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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…
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For veterans in Colorado Springs, fly fishing leads to healing waters
TELLER COUNTY • After 20 years in the Army, Chuck Myers retired in 2014. “They don’t really prepare you,” he says. “They just hand you a bunch of materials and basically say, ‘All right, you’re good to go.’” Myers was not good to go. His life was organized by assignments, by precise instructions and goals…
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Less ventured side of Pikes Peak opens for season
A lesser-traveled realm of Pikes Peak is now open for the season. You’ll have to plan ahead, though, as has been the case since 2014, when the scenic chain of lakes above 10,000 feet opened to anglers, hikers and bicyclists. To visit South Slope Recreation Area, you’ll have to pick a Thursday, Friday or Saturday…
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Farewell appearance: Outdoor Retailer Summer show opens
Outdoor Retailers Summer show opened at the Colorado Convention Center Thursday to what appeared to be more crowds than the 2021 Summer show, which had been postponed to August. An estimated 550 retailers filled the exhibition hall floor with all the latest gear, gadgets, clothing, accessories, camping supplies and electric bikes. Jeff Sampson, director of…
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New Mexico town sees Colorado peak unlocking potential of cherished canyon
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save RATON, N.M. • Alan Montoya was never coming back to this small town. After high school, he chased the dream of many. “People wanna see what else is out there,” he says. “Our town is one of those where, you know, it’s really easy to…
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New Mexico town sees Colorado peak unlocking potential of cherished canyon
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Sights and sounds from Sugarite Canyon State Park in northeast New Mexico. (Video by Seth Boster) { “@context”: “https://schema.org”, “@type”: “VideoObject”, “name”: “LIFE | Sugarite Canyon State Park”, “description”: “Sights and sounds from Sugarite Canyon State Park in northeast New Mexico. (Video by Seth Boster)”,…
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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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Summer fishing bans ending for Yampa, Elk rivers
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Multiple areas along the Yampa and Elk rivers reopened to fishing Thursday after bans were implemented over the summer, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Fishing bans have been lifted for the Elk River at…
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3 Colorado state parks fit for fall
Coloradans have their favorite pilgrimages when fall colors pop. Those golden aspens are special members of the landscape — something conservationists indeed considered in setting aside some of the 42 state parks. It’s as good a season as any to appreciate the preserves. Here are three for your consideration: Golden Gate Canyon Golden Gate Canyon…