Come experience the national parks! On FREE days in 2019, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Mark your calendar for these entrance fee–free dates in 2019. April 20: First day of National Park Week August 25: National Park Service Birthday September 28: National Public Lands […]
Nature/outdoors
Rainbow Falls Reopens
El Paso County Parks has reopened Rainbow Falls Historic Site for the season . HOwevee, Serpentine Road is closed to vehicles. Access to the County park with the Fountain Creek waterfall will be limited. Parking is available near the top of Serpentine Road via Highway 24. Park visitors will have to walk about a half […]
Search for Signs of Spring at Park
There will be several searches going on in April at Cheyenne Mountain State Park as guided hikes take visitors in search of signs of spring while others will search for the month’s famed “pink moon” while yet others will simply look for wildlife. There’s something for everyone in April as we watch the snow and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]