MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A bear cub that was found abandoned during Sunday night’s storm has a new lease on life after being rescued by Colorado Parks & Wildlife. CPW shared pictures of the bear on Twitter Monday and credited a homeowner near Manitou Springs who “smartly called” officers after discovering the bear. The
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — With summer approaching, more people likely will visit local campgrounds, especially since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic stopped, limited or discouraged camping activity last summer. What should you know if you, friends and family are making plans to go camping this summer at Rocky Mountain National Park, Cheyenne Mountain
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COLORADO (KRDO) — A new perk for skiers and snowboarders through the Ikon Pass will allow them to hit the powder before the general public on select days next winter. Ikon First Tracks will be available one morning per month in January, February, and March next year at participating resorts, including Winter Park. No details
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Springs city officials are challenging locals to get to know their own backyard a little bit better through the worldwide “City Nature Challenge.” Whether you’re a seasoned outdoorsman or are new to the region, you can participate, and learn something new about the gorgeous city we live in. All
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — After a limited reopening last year, the popular Flying W Ranch, a tourist attraction and local institution, plans to be back in full swing for the upcoming season. The ranch, founded by Russ Wolfe in 1953, was destroyed by the Waldo Canyon Fire in June of 2012. Ranch staff spent
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Springs residents are invited to participate in a worldwide nature challenge. The City of Colorado Springs’ Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department joined the multi-city, global event called City Nature Challenge. Between April 30 and May 3, people are asked to observe and submit pictures of wild plants, animals,
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Parks and Wildlife says that the introduction of non-native fish species into local lakes and other waterways is a common occurrence but one that is nearly impossible to stop or enforce. “People don’t realize the impact a non-native species can have on native species, particularly those in limited numbers,”
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — It’s an activity that’s socially distanced, active, and creative. “I just like to paint intuitively, I’m not artistic at all,” says Kelsey Kovalik. Kelsey is self-employed and a mother. When the pandemic struck, she looked for ways to keep herself and her kids busy. Naturally, they went outside — and
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El Paso County Search and Rescue says Gold Camp Road in the area of North Cheyenne Cañon Park is closed in between Tunnel One and Two until further notice. A large boulder fell on the road and is blocking passage for cars. Officials say there is likely to be congestion as drivers turn around at the
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Broadmoor Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway is one step closer to re-opening. Crews were seen loading another set of cars onto the track early Friday. The railway has been closed for the last three years while a new station and cars were being built. The track was built
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ARAPAHOE NATIONAL FOREST, Colo. (KRDO) — Arapahoe Basin is about to undergo improvements. The White River National Forest says it is approving a proposal from the ski area to replace the Lenawee Chairlift and add a warming hut with food near an existing lodge. Most of the current lift towers are staying, and no trees
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DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Lawmakers are working on getting free state park access for all Purple Heart recipients. The Purple Heart Recipient Free State Park Access would grant free entry to any state park for veterans with a Purple Heart license plate. Free passes would also be available through the Colorado Parks and Wildlife
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — You may have traveled past an 18-acre plot of land on South Academy Boulevard between Airport Road and Pikes Peak Avenue hundreds of times and never knew the property was formerly a bird sanctuary. A local family donated the property to the Aiken Audubon Society in 1982, and the land
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The City of Colorado Springs’ Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Departments is hosting a Motorless Morning in Garden of the Gods park. On April 24th, there will be no access for motor vehicles within the park between 5 a.m. and noon. Visitors can park their vehicles at the following: Garden
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Broadmoor Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway said they opened ticket sales for the 2021 summer season. On Monday, the Broadmoor Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway began selling tickets for their summer opening to the top of Pikes Peak. The railway was closed since 2017 for maintenance and
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – Pueblo County Sheriff’s dive team was called out to Lake Pueblo yesterday afternoon to retrieve an SUV and the attached boat trailer, from the water. Colorado Parks and Wildlife said they responded to a call for help Friday afternoon at the North Shore Marina boat ramp. When Rangers arrived, they found
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GUNNISON COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — For the second year in a row, reservations will be required to get to Colorado’s Maroon Bells scenic area. Reservations are required for both drivers and those taking the Roaring Fork bus. Parking reservations are required for the entire season, starting when the road to Maroon Bells opens in May.
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ROYAL GORGE, Colo. (KRDO) — The Royal Gorge Bridge & Park is offering a deal to Colorado residents that’ll make trips to the “Highest Suspension Bridge in the U.S.” quite a bit cheaper. According to a news release from the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, Colorado residents will be able to get half-price passes that
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GRAND COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Winter Park Resort announced the extension of their season through May 9th. The ski resort says this is thanks to the late winter storms, Monday night into Tuesday they reportedly received eight inches. Throughout March, Winter Park says they got roughly 80 inches. Mary Jane Mountain, known for tree skiing
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colo. (KRDO) — The National Park Service announced a change to the wilderness overnight backpacking permit reservation system for Rocky Mountain National Park. After the website experienced technical difficulties on Monday, NPS created a new process to sign up and process permits. This revision is to prevent an overload to the
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