Tag: Open Spaces
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Explore 6 Douglas County open spaces between Colorado Springs and Denver
In 1994, Douglas County voters approved a 0.17% sales tax to collect funds for buying and preserving land. Thirty years later, outdoor enthusiasts have reaped the benefits of open spaces between Colorado Springs and Denver. Here’s a look at some to enjoy: Dawson Butte Ranch Open Space Dawson Butte is a craggy promontory looming over…
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Happy Trails: Not ‘keyhole’ of 14er fame, but scenic landmark nonetheless in northern Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Devil’s Backbone, Loveland In response to booming growth that threatened to cover northern Colorado with houses and malls and such, Larimer County voters in 1995 decided to funnel portions of sales tax dollars to a fund dedicated to preservation. The first beneficiary was a hilly…
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Larimer County reopens several parks, open spaces after Cameron Peak closures
Several Larimer County closures were released Friday after the county’s Department of Natural Resources determined the Cameron Peak wildfire is no longer a threat in the areas. The reopenings include Devil’s Backbone Open Space, Blue Sky Trail, Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, Horsetooth Reservoir South Bay, Prairie Ridge Natural Area and Flatiron & Pinewood Reservoir. Hermit…
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Boulder County open spaces close to CalWood fire danger
Boulder County Parks and Open Spaces closed Wednesday morning in response to extreme danger from the CalWood fire and a new red flag warning. The CalWood fire began Saturday, quickly growing to 9,915 acres as of Wednesday morning. The fire is 21% contained. Boulder County closed several properties to public use, including the Anne U.…
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12-mile trail in Sandstone Ranch in Douglas County open to hikers, bikers
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A 12-mile trail in Sandstone Ranch, located along the foothills between Denver and Colorado Springs, is now open for hikers, bikers and those on horseback, Douglas County officials said Monday. The trail runs through the eastern part of the 2,038-acre ranch, which is one of…