Visiting Big Bend, CPW Centennial and Columbine Park Passes
Colorado is making it easier for low income people to visit its state parks
Voices of the Pikes Peak Region
Colorado is making it easier for low income people to visit its state parks
That other website is the :”Dunning Kruger” of outdoor recreation.
Should Colorado Springs close access to national forest land?
A brief history of Colorado Parks and Wildlife, including notable events and dates, and a preview of the upcoming celebration.
On this week’s podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the phased re-opening of campgrounds in Colorado State Parks, Kevin’s 14 mile hike around Rampart Reservoir, discuss which maps they use, and introduce a new feature, the Tip and Trail of the Week, and much more. Visit our new sponsor American Back Country T-shirts, and use code…
On this week’s podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a new rule that requires hikers to have a hunting and fishing license to hike on certain state lands in Colorado; Kevin is using a Garmin GPS watch, and what he thinks of it; new hours on the Pikes Peak Highway; reconsidering how to plan road…
This week on the podcast, Bob welcomes back Darcy Mount, from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. On her previous visit (episode #113), Darcy was the Senior Ranger at Cheyenne Mountain State Park. Since then, she had been promoted to Manager of Eleven Mile and adjacent Spinney Mountain State Parks. The discussion centers around the new responsibilities…
On this week’s podcast, Bob interviews Brett Ackerman, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Southeast Regional Manager. They discuss his background and history with CPW, his duties and responsibilities, his vision for the region, the challenges of managing state parks and also hunting and fishing, and a timeline for the opening of the newest state park.…
On this week’s show, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss hiking in Colorado’s state parks and national forests, the advantages of checking multiple sources for trail information, fall colors, hunting during hiking season, and cyclists and helmets. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
On this week’s podcast, Bob talks about his recent hiking road trips, and Kevin talks about how he dealt with getting sick on a recent hike. Also, upcoming free entry opportunities at Colorado State Parks in August. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram The Nomadik: https://www.thenomadik.com/hikingbob Enter promo code “Hikingbob” Enter to win a free The Nomadik…
Bob interviews Parrish Watson, the senior Park Ranger at Colorado’s Mueller State Park. They discuss the job duties of a park ranger, what makes Mueller State Park different from other parks, the challenges of being a park ranger, and more. Very interesting in-sight into the life of a Colorado Parks and Wildlife Park Ranger.
Topics this week include how a 28 mile 2-day hike backpacking trip turned into a 45 mile 2-day trip; fall colors update for the Pikes Peak region; Waldo Canyon planning update and public input survey; Colorado Springs Parks funding increases in 2019 city budget; theft prevention at parks and trailheads; “motorless” day at Garden of…
In this week’s podcast, Bob talks with Darcy Mount, the senior ranger at Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Cheyenne Mountain State Park. They discuss what a park ranger does, how she got her start as a ranger and more.
Bob talks with Colorado’s Cheyenne Mountain State Park manager Mitch Martin. They discuss the hiking, camping, cycling, archery and equestrian opportunities at the park, along with it’s history, and future plans.
Bob talks with Pat Cooper, president of Friends of Cheyenne Mountain State Park, about their mission, plans and about the features of the park