Author: Piper Russell
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CPW officers rescue orphaned ducklings in Durango
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers rescued some ducklings after their mother was hit by a car in Durango last week. According to an X post from CPW, officers “scooped them up” and took them to…
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Large boulder blocks Highway 145 near Keystone Hill
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A large boulder is blocking Highway 145, mile marker 75.5, after falling into the road. According to a social media post from the San Miguel Sheriff’s office, the boulder is the size of a small car and is in the center of Highway 145 mile…
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3 Colorado hot springs make USA Today’s list of top ten
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Soaking in hot springs is a relaxing and rejuvenating experience that also offers some health benefits. According to USA Today, a dip in a hot spring can help “boost blood circulation, reduce stress, and alleviate…
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14 classic Colorado events to add to your 2025 calendar
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The year of 2025 is officially here, and it’s time to start filling up those calendars! Here’s a list of some of Colorado’s most iconic events, month-by-month, to look forward to in 2025: January: International Snow Sculpture Championships (Breckenridge) Sculpting week: Through Jan. 24 Viewing…
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CPW releases 15 new wolves from British Columbia
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) completed capture and release work for the second gray wolf reintroduction season on Saturday. Fifteen wolves were translocated from British Columbia to Colorado. According to a press release, five wolves were…
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CPW adopts East Slope mountain lion management plan
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has adopted a new plan for managing mountain lions that live on the east slope of the Continental Divide. The CPW Commission unanimously voted to approve the plan. According to…
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Colorado Springs shuttle service offering rides to 7 ski resorts this winter
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Rocky Mountain Ride, a shuttle service, is offering rides from Colorado Springs to some of Colorado’s best ski resorts for the 2024-25 ski season. The company will be operating ski shuttles until April. Round-trip rides…
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10 winter festivals to look forward to in Colorado this season
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado has a variety of winter festivals that feature everything from ice carving and climbing to bonfires, parades, and much more. Here are ten winter festivals sure to offer plenty of cold weather fun: 1. Cripple Creek Ice Festival Feb. 15-23, 2025 This ice festival…
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5 endangered species that call Colorado home
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save From black bears and mountain lions to bald eagles and bighorn sheep, Colorado has no shortage of magnificent, diverse wildlife. However, due to factors including habitat loss, some have been listed as endangered or threatened species. Here’s a look at some endangered and threatened species…
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7 rare wildflowers waiting to be found around Colorado
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Spring is approaching, and so is Colorado’s wildflower season. With unique habitats and locations found around the state, here are some rare wildflowers to look for in Colorado as featured by the Colorado Native Plant…