Tag: mueller state park
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Need logs? Firewood sale coming up
A win-win for fire mitigation and heating homes, the annual firewood sale Oct. 10 at Mueller State Park gives dead trees a purpose. A project of Friends of Mueller State Park, the sale reflects dedication and hard labor by volunteers with the nonprofit organization. It’s also a fundraiser for the Friends, who help fund special…
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Peak season at Mueller is almost here | Mueller Report
By Anna Urban Peak season at the park is almost here. As the days get shorter and aspen leaves change from green to gold, the park will become abuzz with activity. Leaf lookers will take to the trails in search of the best Instagram worthy shot. Weekend campsite openings are slim to none. This is…
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Summer behind the scenes around Ute Pass
By Evan Soenke, Pikes Peak Courier Summer in the Ute Pass region doesn’t just happen. It gets built. Behind every trail, mountain wedding, community festival and sidewalk is an invisible network of professionals whose busiest, most demanding season is currently underway. As the snow melts off the peaks, the local economy undergoes a rapid shift.…
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Rangers ride the trails at Mueller | Mueller Report
By Anna Urban Imagine you’re hiking one of Mueller’s trails. You hear the wind rustling the aspen leaves, the dirt crunching under your feet, a Stellar’s jay squawking in a tree above your head. As you look up at the bird, you notice a person in your peripheral vision. You realize it is a park…
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Hike your way through spring at Mueller State Park
Editor’s Note: This is a regular monthly column from Colorado Parks and Wildlife about recreation opportunities at Mueller State Park. By Anna Urban A bright side to the warmer, dryer weather this winter and spring is nicer trail conditions. There still may be patches of snow and ice, but overall the trails are much drier…
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Mueller State Park: A guide to finding fall colors, wildlife, and more a short drive from Colorado Springs
Mueller State Park features “spring-fed meadows, diverse forests and impressive Pikes Peak granite formations.” Shaped by ancient geological forces like the uplift of Pikes Peak and volcanic action, the park offers more than 50 miles of hiking trails, as well as plenty of other opportunities for outdoor activities like camping and wildlife viewing. History of…
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Groomed ski trails back at state park west of Colorado Springs
In Colorado Springs, cross-country skiers seeking groomed trails might think of a distant ski area or a Nordic center. But when Mother Nature provides, they don’t have to go far. It’s not a Nordic center, but Mueller State Park grooms a few trails for Nordic skiing when conditions allow. The snowstorm earlier this month allowed…
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Surviving and thriving in the snow | Mueller Report
How do you feel about snow? Snow is special because it’s only around a certain time of year and in particular places around the world. I was elated when we got the first decent snowfall at the start of the month. Some have mixed feelings, but here in Colorado many of us get excited when…
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8 Weekend Things to do Around Colorado Springs and beyond
THURSDAY-SUNDAY Perfect for Halloween weekend, The Vampire of Cripple Creek complete with Count Dracula, the new owner of a haunted hotel who’s enamored with a lovely young woman. Alas, she dies of something mysterious and that’s just fine with him. The Butte Theater, 139 E. Bennett Ave. Tickets $17-$29. For hours and tickets: ci.ovationtix.com/35629/production/1230506 SATURDAY…
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6 Weekend Things to do around Colorado Springs and Beyond
THURSDAY-SUNDAY Perfect for Halloween weekend, The Vampire of Cripple Creek complete with Count Dracula, the new owner of a haunted hotel who’s enamored with a lovely young woman. Alas, she dies of something mysterious and that’s just fine with him. The Butte Theater, 139 E. Bennett Ave. Tickets $17-$29. For hours and tickets: ci.ovationtix.com/35629/production/1230506 SATURDAY…