Devil’s Head recreation site on the South Platte Ranger District will remain closed until Dec. 1, unless rescinded.
- By DAVID ZALUBOWSKI , Associated Press
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ESTES PARK, Colo. — Visitor centers at Rocky Mountain National Park were locked Saturday and roads were closed or unplowed because of the fede…
- By Haley Witt haley.witt@gazette.com
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Adventure is calling — and its entrance fees are waived for everyone this Monday.
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Black Canyon of the GunnisonWater meets dramatic rock spires that meet the sky. Few places in North America afford the caliber of these views …
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Sweitzer LakeDescription: The day-use only park bustles through the summer with Western Slope travelers and locals ready to bust out their boa…
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Sylvan Lake Description: Awe-inspiring mountain views await those who seek this peaceful hideaway out west off Interstate 70. The birds chirpi…
- By Seth Boster seth.boster@gazette.com
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ChatfieldDescription: With plenty to do on land and water, the park is a bustling playground for Denverites. The prairie meets the South Platt…
- By seth boster seth.boster@gazette.com
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A closer look at Eleven Mile State Park, located west of Colorado Springs near Lake George. This might be the top water destination among loca…
- By seth boster seth.boster@gazette.com
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A closer look at Ridgway State Park, located in southwestern Colorado. Some Coloradans swear that this area on the Western Slope is the most s…
- By SETH BOSTER seth.boster@gazette.com
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A closer look at James M. Robb-Colorado River, located near Fruita. The park follows five sections - "a string of pearls," as it is fondly kno…
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A look at Rifle Gap State Park near Glenwood Springs. Description: Pristine waters lay beneath the Grand Hogback, the Western Slope's majestic…
- By seth boster seth.boster@gazette.com
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A look at Roxborough State Park near Castle Rock. Description: Those famed red rock formations at Garden of the Gods? The like can be found ou…
- By seth boster seth.boster@gazette.com
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Lone Mesa Description: The park is a sight to behold, but only for a select few: The general public is barred from visiting the 12,000-acre pr…
- By seth boster seth.boster@gazette.com
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A look at Elkhead Reservoir near Steamboat Springs. Description: In stark contrast to its barren surroundings, the reservoir spans 900 acres t…
- By seth boster seth.boster@gazette.com
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A look at St. Vrain State Park near Denver. Description: Longs Peak and Mount Meeker loom to the west of this park, used widely as an escape f…
- By seth boster seth.boster@gazette.com
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Yampa River Description: The park places its headquarters in northern Colorado, in the scenic valley outside Steamboat Springs. But adventure …
- By seth boster seth.boster@gazette.com
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A look at Crawford State Park in western Colorado. Description: The 400-acre reservoir sitting 6,600 feet high on the Western Slope is but one…
- By seth boster seth.boster@gazette.com
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A look at Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area in Salida. Description: It's an adventure paradise as the river comes alive each spring with sno…
- By seth boster seth.boster@gazette.com
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A look at John Martin Reservoir State Park in southeastern Colorado. Description: Colorado's eastern-most state park is a massive oasis, with …
- By seth boster seth.boster@gazette.com
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A look at Paonia State Park near Crested Butte. Description: It's as primitive as state parks come. The narrow 330-acre reservoir emerges in a…
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A look at Cherry Creek State Park located in Denver. Description: Denver residents appreciate the quick getaway from the urban hubbub. The par…
- By seth boster seth.boster@gazette.com
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A look at Highline Lake near Fruita. Description: Smackdab in the barren outskirts of Fruita is this vast body of water, attracting swimmers, …
- By Seth Boster seth.boster@gazette.com
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A look at Vega State Park near Grand Junction Description: The park to the far west has a name that stems appropriately from the Spanish word …
- By Seth Boster seth.boster@gazette.com
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A look at Mueller State Park near Divide. Description: The park is a Front Range gem, located west of Colorado Springs just outside Divide - h…
- By Seth Boster seth.boster@gazette.com
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A look at Trinidad Lake State Park near Trinidad. Description: Campers might set up base to explore enticements surrounding the park, situated…
- By seth boster seth.boster@gazette.com
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A look at Lake Pueblo near Pueblo. Description: Peaks meet prairies and prairies meet 4,600 acres of water at one of Colorado's more popular s…