91st annual ‘Donkey Derby Days’ kicks off in Cripple Creek Saturday
CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. (KRDO) — The 91st annual Donkey Derby Days kicked off at 7 a.m. Saturday in Cripple Creek with a pancake breakfast and lots of…
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Healthy Men – Hiking safely during the summer months
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — It has been a deadly summer for hikers in Colorado. Just last week, a Denver-area man died in the Sangre de Cristo…
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New guided audio tour of Garden of the God launches
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The City of Colorado Springs has launched a new guided audio tour of the Garden of the Gods park that can be…
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Swim Beach at Lake Pueblo reopens after bacteria-related closure
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Rock Canyon Swim Beach at Lake Pueblo State Park has now reopened following a week-long closure due to bacteria buildup in…
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‘It’s like planting a garden in your backyard,’ Monarch Mountain gets 1,400 new tree saplings
MONARCH MOUNTAIN, Colo. (KRDO) — After years of cutting down dead trees to avoid a heightened risk of wildfires, Monarch Mountain is bringing new…
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CPW seeks public input on new Keep Colorado Wild Pass
COLORADO (KRDO) — In 2021, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed a bill to make it easier for Coloradans to access state parks and invest in the…
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New, accessible mountain biking pump track and skills trail opens in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A new, accessible bike trail in southwest Colorado Springs opened Tuesday, August 2. The Cresta Open Space mountain…
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Parks and Wildlife celebrates Colorado Day by offering free access to all state parks Aug. 1
COLORADO (KRDO) — In honor of Colorado Day on Aug. 1, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is opening all 42 state parks for free to the public. The day…
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Latinx Outdoor Initiative works to create accessible, welcoming outdoor access for all
TELLURIDE, Colo. (KRDO) — Multiple agencies came together to give underrepresented community members of San Miguel County access to the Telluride…
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Kid inspectors give new, $8.5 million Panorama Park two thumbs up
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Panorama Park underwent an official inspection Tuesday morning by those who will love it most – kids. Wearing…
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CPW offers free entrance to all state parks on Aug. 1 to celebrate Colorado Day
COLORADO (KRDO) — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) wants you to celebrate Colorado Day by getting out and enjoying one (or more) of the state’s 42…
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El Paso County Search and Rescue helps dog return safely from hike at Barr Camp
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A four-legged hiker is safe thanks to help from El Paso County Search and Rescue (EPCSAR). According to EPCSAR, the…
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“The purest food you can find”: family farm leads the way in forging a greener future
PEYTON, Colo. (KRDO) — As concerns grow surrounding the Colorado River’s diminishing water supply, all eyes are on agriculture, as they use 80…
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Fungus linked to fatal bat disease found in southeast Colorado
LA JUNTA, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has reported the discovery of a fungus in southeast Colorado that causes a fatal disease…
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Outdoor Equity grants increase access and opportunities for Colorado’s underserved communities
COLORADO (KRDO) — Governor Jared Polis joined with the Director of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and others to announce the…
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Green Mountain Falls one of 11 Colorado communities receiving state funds to reduce human-bear conflicts
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A bill passed by the state Legislature this year will provide nearly a dozen communities with money, through Colorado…
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El Paso County Search and Rescue instructs on hiker safety following death in Saguache County
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Following the recent death of Saguache County hiker Luis Corkern, who was found dead by Custer County Search and…
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Peanut Pusher reaches summit of Pikes Peak Friday morning
MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Friday morning, a man successfully pushed a peanut to the summit of Pikes Peak. This achievement comes two days…
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Labor Day Lift-Off balloon festival organizers prepare for 46th year in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, Colo. (KRDO) — Expect some new activities to be part of this year’s annual hot-air balloon festival at Memorial Park for Labor Day…
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Residents asked to be aware of wildlife after two bull moose seen enjoying Monument Creek
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding residents in Colorado Springs to keep a safe distance from moose. Friday,…
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