outdoors

Looking to add some extra enjoyment to the season with a horse-drawn sleigh ride? Here's a list of some of the best sleigh rides in Colorado!

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is renewing its tradition of opening its parks to free entry on the day after Thanksgiving. CPW welcomes you to join us in celebrating Fresh Air Friday November 23, transforming a day traditionally spent more on material goods and leftovers into a day spent appreciating nature and having some fun outdoors.

The Southern Shooting Partnership - a group of counties, state and federal agencies and public utilities working to develop safe, recreational sport shooting facilities in the Pikes Peak region - announced Tuesday it will launch a listening tour in December to gather public input on recreational sport shooting.

The first event in the tour will be a December 7 public meeting in Calhan to discuss Colorado Parks and Wildlife's proposal to develop a free, unsupervised public shooting range at the Ramah State Wildlife Area in northeastern El Paso County.

Uncover some of the finest places to practice archery in Colorado. With the wide variety of archery ranges in Colorado, you're sure to find a location near you.

There's truly nothing quite as enjoyable as stargazing in Colorado. See for yourself at any of these superior places to stargaze in Colorado. 

The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commissionvoted Thursday to approve increases to hunting and fishing licenses, camping and daily and annual park pass fees. The changes to these fees are a result of the passage of Senate Bill 18-143 this spring. These approved fee increases will take effect January 1, 2019.

Canyons of the Ancients is in the four corners region of southwestern Colorado. Rugged and breathtaking, Canyons of the Ancients is a national monument that dates back to 300-1300 AD. The monument covers 176,000 acres of land, which contain cliff dwellings, kivas--underground square rooms used for religious rituals--rock art, and more.

The stunning Hanging LakeTrailsin Glenwood Springs, Colorado, might just become your new favorite hiking grounds. Before you start lacing up your boots, check out our brief overview of important information for hiking to Hanging Lake, Colorado.

Driving to Hanging Lake 

Getting there can be a bit tricky if you don't know the area well. If you need assistance with directions, contact park management and someone will help you find your way.

The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. and adjourn at 5:00 p.m. November 15 at Old Town Museum/Barn, 420 S. 14th St., in Burlington.