Tag: out there colorado
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Classic Happy Trails: The cool, wild escape of Seven Bridges in Colorado Springs
In Colorado Springs, one of the most popular trails around showcases perhaps the city’s finest attribute: its wildness. Between the rocky, forested walls of North Cheyenne Canon, it’s a wonder to think downtown shops, bars and eateries are only a 10-minute drive away. It’s a wonder that might occur to the masses on Seven Bridges…
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Southern Colorado raptor center a place for discovery and recovery
The Nature and Wildlife Discovery Center’s raptor facility in Pueblo, Colorado works to rehabilitate and releases around 300 birds each year, addressing the challenges faced by raptors in a rapidly changing environment. The center also focuses on educating the public about the species, enlightening visitors about the importance of these creatures in our ecosystem. (Video…
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Join the Gazette’s Jon Mitchell on a hike up the Manitou Incline
Join Gazette lead editor Jon Mitchell for a hike up the Manitou Incline in Manitou Springs, Colorado. The Manitou Incline draws thousands of people every year who are up for the challenge of reaching the top of this popular but challenging hike that climbs over 2,000 vertical feet in less than a mile. (Video by…
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Hanging Lake Trail to reopen this summer
Colorado’s beloved Hanging Lake Trail will reopen this summer after nearly a year being closed in the wake of a wildfire and mudslides. The plan is to return hikers to the trail June 25, according to David Boyd, White River National Forest public affairs officer. (Video courtesy Summit to Sea Trails)
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Trail Talk: Consider being a Friend to Colorado Springs area trails, parks and open spaces
Over the years, I’ve shared stories about many of the region’s amazing Friends groups. These volunteers help maintain parks, trails and open spaces in and around Colorado Springs. They cheerfully repair and close trails, remove invasive weeds, pick up trash (including dog waste) and paint picnic tables. According to the Independent Sector, volunteer help is…
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Trail Talk: Consider being a Friend to Colorado Springs area trails, parks and open spaces
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Over the years, I’ve shared stories about many of the region’s amazing Friends groups. These volunteers help maintain parks, trails and open spaces in and around Colorado Springs. They cheerfully repair and close trails, remove invasive weeds, pick up trash (including dog waste) and paint…
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Happy Trails | Ute Valley Park
Sights and sounds from Ute Valley Park in Colorado Springs. (Video by Seth Boster)
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VIDEO | Graneros Gorge
Scenes from Graneros Gorge. (Video by Nathan Van Dyne and Seth Boster)
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VIDEO : Dog Sledding in Leadville | Girl Gone Wild
Gazette reporter Stephanie Earls tries her hand at dog sledding. Video by Jerilee Bennett
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The 10 scariest things you’ll encounter on a Colorado trail
You never know what you might encounter on Colorado’s many hiking trails. Most things you’ll pass on your way to the summit are quite enticing, making the hiking experience one to never forget. Of course, there are also several things that can be unpleasant to experience. Here’s a list of the scariest things you might…