Groups urge BLM to keep off-road vehicles out of Utah’s Labyrinth Canyon
Conservation groups say more needs to be done to protect the natural and cultural resources of Utah's Labyrinth Canyon from off-road vehicles.
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Wildfires expanding into snow zones will impact water supplies
Wildfires across the West are creating bigger impacts on snowpack supplying farms, energy production and drinking water for millions of downstream user.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife finds evidence of zebra mussels in Highline Lake
State officials have confirmed the presence of an invasive zebra mussel in Highline Lake located at Highline Lake State Park north of Loma, Colorado.
John Martin Dam maintenance will close east boat ramp
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which owns John Martin Reservoir, is planning to do routine maintenance work on its dam starting September 27.
Wyoming to receive $25 million for orphan wells under infrastructure bill
President Joe Biden's bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is expected to bring more than 300 jobs to Wyoming to clean up and plug so-called orphaned oil and gas wells on public lands.
Department of Interior orders changes to 650 place names to remove indigenous slurs
The U.S. Interior Department has ordered name changes for nearly 650 sites on federal lands, and across the country, containing words considered sexist or racial slurs.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife modifies voluntary fishing closures on sections of the Eagle River
Recent weather patterns with cooler overnight temperatures and several days of precipitation have led to improved river conditions on the Eagle River .
Boulder County encourages precautions as cases of West Nile Virus increase
oulder County Public Health is asking residents to take precautions to protect themselves from West Nile virus as cases increase across the county and in surrounding areas.
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site updates operational hours
Hours of Operation
- Thursday through Monday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Holiday Hours
Columbus Day
- October 10, 2022 - 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Veterans Day
- November 11, 2022 - 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving Day
- November 24, 2022 - Closed
Christmas Day
- December 25, 2022 - Closed
Park Store Operations
Why are some people mosquito magnets and others unbothered?
t's rare to attend an outdoor party in warm weather without hearing people complain about mosquitoes. They swat away, sit in campfire smoke, cover up with blankets and eventually just give up and go indoors. On the other end of the spectrum, there are plenty of people who don't seem bothered by mosquitoes in the slightest.
