SALIDA, Colo. – The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (ARHA) is enjoying whitewater flows because of the heavy rains this week, which have further improved rafting and other boating conditions. Rob White, AHRA’s Park Manager, said Friday that whitewater boating and fishing should be in good shape for the rest of the summer on the Arkansas. [...]

 MONTROSE, Colo. – Stage II fire bans, issued by five western Colorado counties, have been implemented at Crawford, Navajo, Paonia, Ridgway and Sweitzer Lake State Parks. The Stage II fire restrictions, issued by Archuleta, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose and Ouray counties, prohibit wood or charcoal fires and limit cigarette smoking to inside vehicles or RVs. Compressed [...]

ARBOLES, Colo. – Putting together the pieces of the past isn’t easy for archaeologists. In the area around Navajo State Park, the ancient residents often moved from place to place, living in temporary shelters. At the nearby Chimney Rock Archaeological Area, they built a pueblo complex with twin sacred rock pinnacles. Archaeologists can learn a [...]

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Issues Fire Warning DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced Wednesday that county fire bans and restrictions will be strictly enforced in state parks and wildlife areas because the fire danger is extremely high across the state. All fires, including those in pits and grills, have been banned in 14 counties [...]

Join the Association of Zoos and Aquariums to Get the Scoop on the Power of Poop! Next week, AZA members will come together in Palm Springs for the AZA Mid-Year Meeting, featuring AZA’s second annual Green Summit. As part of the Green Summit, Denver Zoo, winner of last year’s AZA Green Award, will be displaying [...]

STERLING, CO. – North Sterling State Park is the place to be on Saturday, Feb. 4 for the next session of the Winter Raptor Workshop. The two hour workshop begins indoors at 1 p.m. at the North Sterling State Park Visitor Center with an educational presentation, complete with coffee, tea, hot chocolate and cookies. Attendees [...]

On Thursday, December 8, 2011, the staff of Mesa Verde National Park will host the 2011 Annual Holiday Open House from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. in the Chapin Mesa headquarters area. Everyone is invited to join the park staff in this holiday celebration featuring special tours, luminarias, musical entertainment, and refreshments. The regularly scheduled [...]

updated October 3, 2011 Heavy thunderstorms during August and September washed ash and debris down from areas burned by last year’s wildfire, covering sections of the Medano Pass Road. Fast-moving waters carved out sections of the road as well as parts of the Sand Ramp Trail. As of October 3, the road is closed from [...]