El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center offer many events and activities for February 2019 that include hiking, snowshoeing, photography workshop, a kids’ night hike and much more. Fountain Creek Nature Center is located at320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain; 719-520-6745. Bear Creek Nature Center is located at 245 Bear Creek […]
Nature/outdoors
State Parks Fees Increase Slightly
Colorado Parks and Wildlife will modify its state parks entrance fees beginning Jan. 1, 2019 as a result of the passage of Senate Bill 18-143 in May. This is the first increase to park entry fees since 2010. Based on visitor feedback, CPW will also begin offering a hangtag park pass option that will be […]
Mueller Perfect for Winter Hiking
As tourists return to the flat lands and snowbirds head south for the winter, Mueller State Park transforms into a winter refuge where you can hike, snowshoe and watch wildlife in solitude. Hiking goes on year round and once the snow arrives, lots of folks come out for winter sports including snowshoeing, skiing and sledding. […]
Families Can Enjoy Free Fun Year Round
Colorado Springs offers endless outdoor opportunities for families — and many of them are FREE. Or at least not too expensive. The play’s the thing. Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region have more parks per capita than almost any other metro area in the nation. Pick a different playground each week for different play […]
Nature Centers Cater to All Ages
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center offer a full slate of events and activities for all ages all year round, including lots of,children’s programs . To locate them, get their schedules and fees, visit www.ElPasoCountyNatureCenters.com. El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center events and […]
Respect Rules of the Trail
Hiking This Fall? Here’s a Trail Guide
Do you plan to do some serious hiking this summer? There’s a website that might get you inspired. It’s a comprehensive article at Boot Bomb (https://bootbomb.com) on the Top 50 Long Distance Hiking Trails In The USA. Access is FREE and it not only gives you descriptions and locations of those trails, but also offers tips […]
Learn All About Hiking with Online Guide
Fall is a great time too gho hiking in Colorado. Sunny days, cool breezes, leaves changing, and traditionally dry weather. If you’re new to hiking, or don’t think you’re doidng it right, check out a 5,000-word FREE online guide to the activity, the ‘Ultimate Beginners Guide to Hiking’! at : https://hobbyhelp.com/hiking/. The author talks about everything […]
Hiking with Kids Fun, Rewarding
Leave Wildlife Alone
Colorado is fortunate to count over 900 species of wildlife among our residents. Respecting wildlife while enjoying our state’s natural treasures is all of our responsibility! Most dangerous encounters occur because people fail to leave wild animals alone, says Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff. Wildlife should not be harassed, captured, domesticated or fed. Intentional or […]