Tag: mueller state park
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Colorado photographers offer tips and places for fall colors
Matt Payne is a fifth-generation Colorado native who knows very well the beauty of this state. He knows, having climbed the state’s highest 100 peaks between 2008 and 2018. That’s when he got serious about photography, inspiring his full-time profession today. Nothing inspires him quite like fall. “It’s far and away my favorite time,” says…
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Colorado photographers offer tips and places for fall colors
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Matt Payne is a fifth-generation Colorado native who knows very well the beauty of this state. He knows, having climbed the state’s highest 100 peaks between 2008 and 2018. That’s when he got serious about…
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Colorado photographers offer tips and places for fall colors
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Matt Payne is a fifth-generation Colorado native who knows very well the beauty of this state. He knows, having climbed the state’s highest 100 peaks between 2008 and 2018. That’s when he got serious about…
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Former superintendent’s nonprofit gives overworked educators space to heal
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save On the edge of Mueller State Park lies a haven for public educators who have been beaten down by the work they love. With the new school year now in full swing, 35 teachers from…
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Retired superintendent’s nonprofit gives overworked educators space to heal
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save On the edge of Mueller State Park in Teller County lies a haven for public educators who have been beaten down by the work they love. With the new school year now in full swing, 35 teachers from across the country returned to their classrooms…
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Ski trails debut for season at Mueller State Park
It’s not a Nordic center. But a state park is offering groomed trails that are rare across the Pikes Peak region. In Teller County, Mueller State Park’s Facebook page recently revealed the season’s first corduroy made over three trails: Black Bear Trail and the others around the Conifer Ridge and Grouse Mountain campgrounds. The groomed…
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Ski trails debut for season at state park west of Colorado Springs
It’s not a Nordic center. But a state park is offering groomed trails that are rare across the Pikes Peak region. In Teller County, Mueller State Park’s Facebook page recently revealed the season’s first corduroy made over three trails: Black Bear Trail and the others around the Conifer Ridge and Grouse Mountain campgrounds. The groomed…
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Free entry to Colorado state parks for Fresh Air Friday
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado Parks and Wildlife claims the best deal for Black Friday: nothing to be bought, but the benefits of nature to be gained. It’s not Black Friday the agency recognizes, but rather Fresh Air Friday — free entry to the state parks the day after Thanksgiving.…
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Free entry to Colorado state parks for Fresh Air Friday
Colorado Parks and Wildlife claims the best deal for Black Friday: nothing to be bought, but the benefits of nature to be gained. It’s not Black Friday the agency recognizes, but rather Fresh Air Friday — free entry to the state parks the day after Thanksgiving. It’s the 10th year of the tradition in Colorado, providing…
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Quick guide to fall in Teller County: Scenic hikes, drives and attractions to visit
In Colorado, aspens prefer higher elevations. It’s no wonder they’ve found a pleasant home in “the City Above the Clouds.” That’s Woodland Park, situated near 8,500 feet. But when it comes to appreciating our favorite tree of fall, the opportunities extend far beyond town — far across the hilly forests and meadows defining this side…