Tag: rampart reservoir
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Body of missing paddleboarder found in Rampart Reservoir
A water rescue team from Colorado Parks and Wildlife recovered a body from Rampart Reservoir on Aug. 24, according to a news release from the state agency. The family identified the deceased as Otis Forrest Jr. Forrest leaves behind a girlfriend and two rescue dogs, according to a GoFundMe page. “Otis was a bright light…
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Body of missing paddleboarder found in Rampart Reservoir early Sunday
A water rescue team from Colorado Parks and Wildlife recovered a body from Rampart Reservoir, west of the Air Force Academy, early Sunday, according to a news release from the state agency. The recovery comes following an hours-long effort, initiated Saturday afternoon, to find a paddleboarder who fell into the water and failed to resurface.…
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Pikes Pick: Cool off at Rampart Reservoir for perfect summer day
There’s no denying it’s heating up in the Springs. If you need a cool place to spend a summer day, check out Rampart Reservoir. Less than an hour out from Colorado Springs, its a great spot for kayaking, paddle boarding or fishing. Or just enjoy the nice breeze on the trail that traces the perimeter of…
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Stand-up paddleboarding spots for starting, training and sightseeing around Colorado
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So you’re wanting to know what Colorado’s stand-up paddleboarding craze is all about, affectionately shortened to SUP. We’ve got some ideal spots in mind. We realize “ideal” has different meaning for different people. Some might want to try some gentle water close to their home city. Others might want to add SUP to their next…
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Happy Trails | Rampart Reservoir
Rampart Reservoir just west of Colorado Springs attracts a wide range of outdoor enthusiasts, from anglers and flat-water kayakers to runners and mountain bikers. (Video by Nathan Van Dyne)
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Happy Trails: Mountain bikers of all levels will find a challenge on this Colorado Springs-area ride
Tucked high in the Rampart Range, this beautiful body of water and the trail that traces its banks serve scores of outdoor enthusiasts. Anglers flock here in hopes of hooking into several species of trout. Runners come for distance and altitude training. Hikers find postcard possibilities at almost every turn. And canoeists and flat-water kayakers…