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National Parks FREE day

Sep 12th, 2011 | By

Just a reminder that there is a FREE day coming up for the National Parks all around the nation. In our own backyard, Colorado is a wonderful place to see – our state enjoys the highest sand dunes in North America to one of the deepest canyons in the Western Hemisphere. Colorado is the home
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Pawnee National Grassland Spring Update

Apr 14th, 2011 | By

Greeley, Colo.  – The Crow Valley Campground opens Friday, April 1st, 2011 on the Pawnee National Grassland; however, water will not be available and reservations do not start until mid-April. The Crow Valley Campground is the only developed campground on the Pawnee National Grassland and is located on Weld County Road 77. The campground is
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Colorado National Monument Park 2011

Mar 16th, 2011 | By

If you’ve never visited Colorado National Monument – it’s a spectacular landscape not to be missed. There are amazing canyons, rock formations, incredible monoliths, native wildlife, and ever changing views around each bend in the road. There are paths, hiking trails, picnic areas, famous landmarks and more waiting for you to explore. Standing along the
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Juried Art Quilt Exhibit at Mesa Verde

Aug 25th, 2010 | By

The Grand Junction-based Art Quilt Association (AQuA) is now exhibiting “Canyon Voices II” in the Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum Gallery of Mesa Verde National Park. This juried art quilt exhibit is presented in partnership with the nonprofit Mesa Verde Museum Association and the National Park Service. The exhibit runs through November 6, 2010. Admission to
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Controlled Burn Near Mesa Verde National Park Headquarters

Dec 18th, 2009 | By

With the recent snowfall, Mesa Verde National Park fire management staff will be conducting the annual large pile burn in the park. The burn will take place on Chapin Mesa in the vicinity of Park Headquarters. The objective is to consume the existing accumulation of brush from this past summer’s fuel reduction projects. The project
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Bighorn sheep poaching case – $10,000 reward

Nov 5th, 2009 | By

The Colorado Division of Wildlife is interested in apprehending the person or persons who poached a bighorn sheep last week in the northeast part of Colorado – outside of DeBeque.  A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the conviction of the criminal. Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep are the official state animal of
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Free Admission on Veterans Day

Nov 4th, 2009 | By

Colorado National Parks honor America’s Armed Forces. “As part of the national observance of Veterans Day, entrance fees will be waived at all national parks,” said National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis. “This is just a small way we can honor our veterans and active duty military, reserves, National Guard, and their families. It is
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison celebrates 10th anniversary

Oct 5th, 2009 | By

Please join the National Park Service and the Bureau of Land Management in celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area. The event will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Visitor Center, located
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