Rural programs sometimes struggle to get funding, can have lower participation rates and might have residents with lower incomes who can’t afford outdoors activities
The state will match local funding for popular electric bike discounts speeding off the shelves in Denver and other big cities
The agency is taking a hard look at how to protect land and wildlife while welcoming ever more visitors.
Animal advocacy groups argue the new regulations for more than 350 State Wildlife Areas offer special treatment for hunters and anglers with increased prohibitions on non-wildlife related recreation
Bike parade, speeches, autographs, live music - the party starts Oct. 19
Outings for young families are declining, even with the help of Colorado programs designed to break down barriers to the outdoors
39 buggy drivers crawl up and down the sandstone cliffs in Chokecherry Canyon
Thousands of riders roll through Durango area
Sporting goods stores brought in over $23 million in sales tax revenue in 2022
Rescue workers spent night keeping victim alive until he could be brought to safety
Above-average snowpack and strong spring rains have caused waterways to swell
Property owner warns ‘this is not a true solution’
Volunteers met daily and combed over 12,000 acres in the La Plata Mountains
They all want a say in new federal land management rules
Be on the lookout for Elephant’s Head, which it turns out isn’t just something you’ll find at the zoo
Hiking advocate wonders if this is a ‘canary in the coal mine’ moment for state’s recreation economy
Program partners with Fort Lewis College to introduce career pathways
Lake is highest it has been in six years
FAST offers mountain bike lessons for all ages, skill levels
Owner says more young professionals want to live out camper life
