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As I drove up Foothills Parkway, traffic slowed to a crawl. The culprit? A pack of cyclists. Which logically makes no sense. There’s a substantial bike lane on Route 36 several feet wide that more than accommodates a cyclist without infringing on the flow of traffic. But what’s that saying…
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Something historic is happening in southwest Colorado. And no, it doesn’t involve the discovery of gold or other precious minerals. Instead it has to do with the greatest threat to our precious wilderness areas and forests – wildfire. Historic Closure For the first time in its history, the San Juan…
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Driving up Boulder Canyon, the cars in front of me abruptly come to a stop. After eight years living in Nederland, I’m used to slow traffic in summer. Seems like everybody wants to get out of the heat and head to the mountains. But this time is different. The cars…
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“What’s a good early summer summit hike I can do?” When I worked as a Park Ranger at Rocky Mountain National Park, visitors frequently asked this question. Many of the popular peaks within the park can be snow packed until Fourth of July, which can be frustrating for those anxious…
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