Tag: hiking
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Friends Groups in Pikes Peak region continue long legacy of outdoor service | Trail Talk
Years ago, I attended a state conference that would bring together park employees and open space advocates. It was marvelous for the cutting-edge ideas shared among participants. I had the opportunity to highlight the accomplishments of our local Friends Groups. New residents might not know that Friends Groups are somewhat unique to this region. These…
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8 great hikes for catching a sunrise you’ll find around Colorado
Gazing at a stunning sunrise atop a mountain peak is a special experience, and Colorado offers plenty of great opportunities to see amazing views of sunrises on hikes. Here are some of the best hikes to see a sunrise in Colorado: Located in Morrison, this is a 3.9 mile hike that showcases a variety of…
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Happy Trails: Getting to know the growing sides of Blodgett Open Space in Colorado Springs
Amid Colorado Springs’ mountain backdrop, Blodgett Peak is a regal standout. People have long gotten to know the open space near the pointy peak’s foot. In more recent years, they’ve gotten to know the open space that has expanded south. And this summer, they could get to know a whole new side. Trails are expected…
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Happy Trails: A troll surprise in a Wild West-reminiscent Colorado town
Why venture to the silent, remote town of Victor in the mountains west of Colorado Springs? For a different view of this state, seemingly far removed from this resort era. For something grittier and more authentic, more like the Wild West. And for a troll. Yes, Victor’s main attraction just might be Rita the Rock…
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Happy Trails: Honoring the colorful beauty of Palmer Park in Colorado Springs
In a quiet nook of Palmer Park, a sign recalls Edna Mae Bennett’s “inviting love for the out-of-doors.” Yes, just as she loved this park of colorful bluffs near the heart of Colorado Springs, she loved sharing it, inviting others to it. Hence the school program she hosted here, according to the sign posted by…
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Happy Trails: Honoring the colorful beauty of Palmer Park in Colorado Springs
In a quiet nook of Palmer Park, a sign recalls Edna Mae Bennett’s “inviting love for the out-of-doors.” Yes, just as she loved this park of colorful bluffs near the heart of Colorado Springs, she loved sharing it, inviting others to it. Hence the school program she hosted here, according to the sign posted by…
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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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Explore BCRA nooks and crannies with Baldy-Gashouse Loop
The Buffalo Creek Recreation Area is about an hour drive from Woodland Park. The area is also about 1,000 feet lower, so in springtime it tends to be warmer and more snow-free than Teller County. The area contains parts of the giant 1996 Buffalo Creek Wildfire burn scar, so the open sunny landscape further reduces…
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Explore BCRA nooks and crannies with Baldy-Gashouse Loop
The Buffalo Creek Recreation Area is about an hour drive from Woodland Park. The area is also about 1,000 feet lower, so in springtime it tends to be warmer and more snow-free than Teller County. The area contains parts of the giant 1996 Buffalo Creek Wildfire burn scar, so the open sunny landscape further reduces…
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More than Dixon: 3 other great hikes at Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Dixon Trail might be the quintessential trail at Cheyenne Mountain State Park. It is, after all, the trail up Cheyenne Mountain. But the long and hard journey ー more than 15 miles round trip ー is not for everyone. Consider these other three trails, quintessential in their own way. Also, consider calling ahead for trail…