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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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Use these Memorial Day Camping Top Ten Trip Tips to have a great weekend camping. The Memorial Day Weekend camping trips are almost here. Everyone is gearing up for camping during Memorial Day Weekend in their favorite campsites and campgrounds. It’s important to keep a few things in mind when heading out […]

Memorial Day Camping Top Ten Trip Tips

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Camping with bears can be dangerous. One fact that all campers in Colorado have to face is that we are sharing these areas with many different species of wildlife. Most will leave campers alone. Many won’t be seen when you are camping since we tend to scare them away. But bears […]

Camping with Bears in Colorado

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Camping season begins Memorial Day weekend. If you are an avid camper, you may have already been out this year. Many of the campgrounds in Colorado are open year round. Most campgrounds do not accept reservations during the off season, but that doesn’t mean you can’t go camping in them. Just […]

Camping Season Begins Memorial Day Weekend

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With another season of camping upon us, it’s a great time to have a Top Ten Camping Rules list for the responsible camper. It’s our job as outdoor enthusiasts to be respectful of the natural beauty we enjoy. Humans have a very significant impact on their environment, and campers should […]

Top Ten Camping Rules of a Responsible Camper

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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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Every Kid in a Park Program Opportunity Every Kid in a Park is a great new program that has been introduced to try to get as many kids into Federal Parks as possible. This is specifically geared towards 4th graders to give them free access to Federal Parks. The Every Kid […]

Every Kid in a Park Program

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Crater Lake and Maroon Bells Campgrounds have been closed to overnight camping due to bear activity in the area. There have been too many human and bear conflicts which has prompted Colorado Division of Wildlife to close these areas for safety. This bear problems at Crater Lake and Maroon Bells are […]

Crater Lake and Maroon Bells Campgrounds Closed Due to Bear ...

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