Wilderness

Among other limitations, the federal government's proposed climbing policies would continue to require the use of hand tools to install fixed anchors in wilderness areas.

A recent decision to allow the use of motorized chainsaws in wilderness areas has some environmental groups concerned. They say it defeats the purpose of preserving wilderness in the first place. So, will Coloradans hear chainsaws and other motorized devices next time they hit the trail for a day in the wilderness?

The Northern Colorado Trail connects a series of existing trails and roadways to allow for a 292 mile trek across northern parts of the state.

Tourism in Colorado’s outdoor spaces is growing dramatically – which raises questions about how to balance recreation with protecting the state’s wild places. On today’s In The NoCo, we talk with the supervisor of the White River National Forest about the impact from this influx of visitors.

Are you daydreaming about your next camping trip – but not sure if the kids in your family can handle it? On today's episode of In the NoCo, Boulder author Helen Olsson shares how to set your family up for success in the great outdoors.

This week, we talk with The Colorado Sun about wild ice skating. A Colorado woman who has gone viral on Instagram and TikTok because of it, and the sport is becoming more widely accepted at Colorado parks.

Wyoming's Red Desert is the largest unfenced swath of land in the continental U.S. Exploring it can be daunting, since there's little signage or...

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As the state Legislature enters the home stretch, lawmakers recently debated a measure to study whether to transfer federal lands to the state. Another…

Western voters have said they care about conservation and protection of public lands.Now, an advertising campaign by the Denver-based group Center for…