Bonus Episode: More on Colorado Springs E-bike policy
It’s a good plan, but implementing it faces challenges
Fall colors are coming! Also, are voters smart enough?
How are the fall colors going to look this year?
Colorado Springs Parks 2023 Recap & What’s Ahead in 2024
What is ahead for the city’s parks in 2024?
Visiting Big Bend, CPW Centennial and Columbine Park Passes
Colorado is making it easier for low income people to visit its state parks
Winter weather; Volunteerism; TOPS ballot
The TOPS ballot is an extension without an increase/
Legal Protections for Private Recreational Land Owners; Fishers Peak Trails Update
If it advances, the legislation would give private landowners who allow recreational use the same protection currently given to ski resorts
TOPS ballot; Altitude sickness explained; “Listening Sessions”
The TOPS tax has been in existence for 25 years, and has purchased more than 7,000 acres of land. Voters will be asked to extend it for another 20 years.
TOPS Story Map from TOSC
How TOSC created a virtual story map to illustrate the story and successes of Colorado Springs’s TOPS program.
Why the ParkScore rating is flawed
Why doesn’t the many hundreds of acres of open space in Colorado Springs count towards the ParkScore rating?
Colorado Springs’ TOPS program 25th Anniversary
The TOPS program was created by citizen initiative, and is overseen by two citizen committees who make recommendations on purchasing properties that are recommended by citizens.
TOSC Exec Director Susan Davies Discusses 2C and the IndyGive campaign
A discussion about Colorado Springs ballot issue 2C, and also the upcoming IndyGive campaign.
Colorado Springs Parks Director Karen Palus is the guest
The general fund percentage of the city budget for the parks department is lower than prior to the recession, despite a larger population, more parks and greatly increased usage
The Mayor wants to add more police and fire protection May 10 2021
Crisis Management
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Winter arrives early, best places to snowshoe
On this week’s episode Bob and co-host Kevin talk about how early winter seems to have arrived in Colorado and their favorite local places to go snowshoeing. Also, the end of Daylight Saving Time, Veterans Day, new signage for TOPS open spaces and more. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information.…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Colorado Springs TOPS Park Rangers
In this episode, Bob talks with John Stark, TOPS Park Ranger Supervisor for the Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department about the addition of seven permanent Park Rangers for the city’s TOPS open spaces and parks. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Pocket Pals Trail Maps: https://www.pptrailmaps.com/
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Britt Haley from Colorado Springs Parks Dept
Bob talks with Britt Haley from the Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department about the Trails and Open Spaces program she manages. What is it, what is it for, what is its history, and more. Links: Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: How lucky are we? Also, Waldo Canyon recovery
Bob and co-host Kevin talk about fall colors viewing; how lucky we are to live here; what visitors think of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region; Waldo Canyon recovery and more.