Dinosaur Natinoal Monument celebrates its 100th anniversary this weekend. Activities start tonight at the monument and will take place on both the Utah and Colorado sides. The monument was designated in 1915, and expanded Continue reading
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Fire danger high in Moffat and Rio Blanco counties
Fire officials are reminding hunters and recreationists to be careful when using fire outdoors. With the end of the growing season and lack of recent rain vegetation is extremely dry and ready to burn. Recent wildland fires have been human-caused by faulty equipment and one roadside fire Continue reading
Burn Where You Buy
In summer, many people are packing up the tent and sleeping bags to enjoy all of Colorado’s great camping locations, and the Colorado Department of Agriculture reminds outdoor enthusiasts to leave their firewood at home. Jeanne Ring, CDA’s cooperative agricultural pest survey Continue reading
BLM Plans OHV Event for Sand Wash Basin
The Bureau of Land Management Little Snake Field Office has announced their 2nd Annual Spring Fever Fun Day event scheduled for May 16th in the Sand Wash Basin. Yampa Valley OHV Trailriders and Stay the Trail Colorado are partnering with the BLM for the event, which is Continue reading
Swim Beaches Around the State Preparing to Close
This weekend is your last chance for some fun in the sun at several of Colorado State Parks swim beaches around the state. Labor Day weekend marks the end of the swimming season for many state parks but there are Continue reading
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Tagged camping, Colorado State Parks, Elkhead Reservoir, fishing, Harvey Gap, Highline, hiking, James Robb, Labor Day, lifeguards, Rifle Gap, Stagecoach, Steamboat Lake, swim beaches, valid park pass
Rio Blanco County Road Closed Due to Flooding
Rio Blanco County Road 51 has been closed due to flooding. County officials say the road, which is also known as Wyman Lake Road, is closed to highway vehicles due to the wash out of a culvert that Continue reading
Tips Offered for a Safe Memorial Day Weekend
The Routt County Office of Emergency Management is reminding residents to be cautious when celebrating this Memorial Day weekend. Those that are visiting the area, or who plan to take their celebration to the mountains Continue reading
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Tagged camping, grilling, higher altitude, holiday weekend, lake, Memorial Day, mountains, poolside, riding ATVs, river, Routt County Office of Emergency Management, safety tips
Monument to Reopen Campsites
Officials at Dinosaur National Monument have announced that the two backcountry campsites at Ely Creek, located along the Jones Hole Trail, are now open. When the campsites were closed last summer, there Continue reading
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Tagged back country, bear, camping, colorado, dinosaur, Moffat County
