Tag: Yampa River
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Chill over thrill: 6 spots for river tubing in Colorado this summer
While we earn our Colorado stripes by roaring through whitewater rapids, there’s nothing wrong with taking the slow lane once in a while. And nothing says summer like a relaxing float. Moulin Rouge! The Musical cast member Brayden Newby, front, tries to paddle his way into the current while setting off to float the South…
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In Colorado coal country, whitewater park plan represents new economic vision
A little town in northwest Colorado continues to dream big about a whitewater park — the “cornerstone” of a destination to proclaim a new economic destiny. That’s how Melanie Kilpatrick describes the Yampa River Corridor Project’s significance to Craig and Moffat County. For three years, Kilpatrick has been managing the project on behalf of the town.…
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Amid harsh drought, Colorado whitewater enthusiasts have high hopes for rafting season
From her home in Dolores, Rica Fulton has been looking around at a strange scene, as if from a dream. “There hasn’t been dry ground since December, which is sort of unheard of around here,” she said. “A lot of the old-timers are saying this hasn’t happened since the ‘90s.” New Colorado Springs mountain bike…
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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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Voluntary afternoon fishing ban enacted for Yampa, Elk rivers
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado Parks and Wildlife is asking anglers to avoid fishing after noon in sections of the Yampa River and Elk River due to low flows and warm water temperatures, officials said. The voluntary fishing ban began Tuesday for sections of the Yampa River that run…
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Voluntary fishing closure enacted on portions of Colorado River
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials have enacted a voluntary fishing closure in portions of the Colorado River, citing low flows and warm water temperatures from the drought in the western part of the state,. The closure went into effect Wednesday between the Highway 9 bridge…
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Your 2021 Colorado bucket list for outdoor adventure
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save For better or for worse, the pandemic gave many of us more opportunities to achieve our outdoor goals. We crossed off much from our bucket lists in 2020. Yet still, Colorado never ceases to beckon. For your consideration this year: Pay respects to the ancestors…