Private Camping

My family and I went camping this summer in an area full of beetle-killed trees. Many of these beetle-kill areas were also burned by wildfires, because dead trees provide excellent fuel for an errant spark or lightning strike. The forest used to be beautiful—thick and green. Now, it was clear […]

Climate Change Effects on Camping

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Free Fishing Weekend! Enjoy a free fishing weekend on June 2nd and 3rd. Free fishing weekends in Colorado mean that you do not need a license to fish! So dust off your fishing gear and get out there and go fishing! Don’t have any fishing gear? No problem! Ask a […]

Free Fishing Weekend June 2nd and 3rd

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Did you know you can Order Fishing and Hunting Licenses Online? It’s that time of year again. Time when last years licenses run out and the weather starts to get nice. It’s easy to forget that your fishing license expires on 3/30. Both hunting and fishing licenses can now be […]

Order Fishing and Hunting Licenses Online

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Topo maps are now available on the USGS (U.S. Geological Survey) website for free! Topo maps are detailed topographical maps of an area that show the contours of the terrain. These maps also include roads, waterways, territory boundaries, and much more. The topo maps available are a fantastic resource for anyone that […]

Free USGS Topo Maps Available

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Getting lost while camping is one of the worst things that can happen. Even in an area you frequently visit or on open terrain, you may still become lost or disoriented and should always be prepared for it. All too often campers and other outdoor enthusiasts find themselves getting lost […]

What To Do When Getting Lost While Camping

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For 10 years now the National Wildlife Federation has been sponsoring the Great American Backyard Campout. The Great American Backyard Campout is to help get people out camping and introduce new people to the joys of camping. This year they are hoping to get 200,000 thousand people out camping for […]

Great American Backyard Campout

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Colorado’s free fishing days are coming up on June 7th and June 8th. Outdoor enthusiasts can fish without a license. All other rules and regulations apply so make sure to stick to your fishing limits for whatever you are fishing for. Fishing is a fun and family friendly activity that everyone […]

Free Fishing Weekend June 7 and 8

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On May 22nd the Bellair Lake Campground was hit by a high wind weather event. There seems to be some dispute weather this was a tornado or a micro-burst.  However, whatever it was, this has caused the Bellaire Lake Campground to be closed until further notice. Luckily nobody was hurt. […]

Bellaire Lake Campground Hit by High Wind Weather

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