Outdoor Recreation

Visits dropped about 8% in Colorado in the first year after wildfires. But recreation stayed flat or even increased after low-intensity prescribed fires.

The county is taking feedback on alternating trail use until May 19, after which it will decide on restrictions. The Boulder Mountainbike Alliance says the pilot is rushed and unnecessary.

Several communities and towns along the Front Range and southern part of Colorado are gearing up for another season of rafting and floating along the various rivers in the region.

Outdoor recreation remains a major economic player, but inflation, tariffs and affordability concerns may have contributed to a slowing growth rate in 2024.

Winter’s long nights and cooler temperatures can bring on the winter blues – even in a mild winter like this one. But research finds that spending even 20 minutes a day outside can help. And keeping a nature journal is a great reminder to tune into your surroundings with all five senses.

There are lots of techniques people use to de-stress these days. But one unusual way to unplug is the practice of “forest bathing.” Users immerse themselves in nature and tap into all five senses as a way to slow down and reset. And there's no bathtub needed.We get some advice for how to try forest bathing for yourself.

Camping has become so popular in recent years that it’s harder to snag a campsite in the peak summer months – which might make you consider the quieter, less crowded experience of camping in winter. We hear from Patricia Cameron, an expert and guide who says with a little extra planning – and the right mindset – winter camping can open up a whole new way to experience the outdoors.

Wildfires in Colorado have become more frequent and more intense. But funding to reduce the impacts of fire hasn’t been keeping pace. Which is why some conservation groups have proposed using sales taxes collected on outdoor gear sales to pay for wildfire prevention efforts. We hear more about the idea – and how it might show up on your ballot later this year.

There are lots of techniques people use to de-stress these days. But one unusual way to unplug is the practice of “forest bathing.” Users immerse themselves in nature and tap into all five senses as a way to slow down and reset. We get some advice for how to try this for yourself – even if you’re just getting out in your own backyard.

Eric Gilbertson, a professor and mountaineer, carried highly-accurate GPS devices to the top of Crestone and East Crestone peaks to get to the bottom of a hunch.