Campgrounds near Cañon City taking accepting reservations March 8th
CAÑON CITY, Colo. (KRDO) — Starting March 8, the Bureau of Land Management Royal Gorge Field Office will begin accepting reservations for the 2021…
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CPW moving herd of bighorn sheep out of Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Some bighorn sheep are about to get a new home thanks to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Officials with CPW said they…
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Two killed in Colorado avalanches Sunday
Two people were killed in avalanches Sunday, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. A snowmobiler was killed in an avalanche near…
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Surviving an avalanche: Fatalities up as skiers choose backcountry over resorts & restrictions
COLORADO – Just within the last week, four skiers have died in Colorado’s backcountry in an avalanche. Their deaths and others outline why there have…
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Effort begins to consider increasing recreational options to Fountain, Monument creeks in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Can you imagine kayaking, tubing or even fly-fishing in the city’s two main waterways? It could happen in the near…
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Colorado residents turned away from COVID-19 vaccine due to where they live
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Coloradans are reportedly being turned away from vaccines based on where they live, something that goes against…
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Five orphaned bear cubs have new homes on Pikes Peak
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Five orphaned bear cubs are in their new dens on Pikes Peak thanks to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. CPW Southeast…
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Colorado Tourism receives boost in funding
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Tourism Office is about to get a huge boost after securing $2.4 million in CARES Act Recovery…
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Cuchara ski resort closed since 2001 but plans to reopen next season
HUERFANO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A new public ski area is scheduled to reopen next season — on the same site where a previous ski resort closed 20…
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Colorado State Parks and Wildlife warns of dangers of walking onto frozen bodies of water
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado State Parks and Wildlife saw a record number of drownings in 2020 as more people headed outdoors during…
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Rainbow Falls opening for one day of Winter Waterfall viewing
MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — El Paso County Parks and Recreation is opening Rainbow Falls in Manitou Springs for one day of winter viewing so you…
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What’s next for old Pikes Peak summit house after closing permanently?
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Monday’s announcement that the old Pikes Peak summit house will close in favor of a new version opening this…
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Pikes Peak Summit House closed indefinitely to visitors
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pikes Peak Summit House is closed indefinitely to visitors starting Monday, Jan. 4. For visitors, that means no…
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New snowfall has crews working to prepare Pikes Peak for annual New Year’s Eve fireworks show
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The latest winter storm dropped around four inches of snow on Pikes Peak — with drifts several feet deep near the…
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Backcountry skier killed in avalanche in Colorado
WINTER PARK, Colo. (AP) – A backcountry skier was killed in an avalanche in Colorado on Saturday, becoming the fourth person to die in a slide in…
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List of Colorado’s most dangerous trails released Friday
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A Louisiana-based satellite tracking and communications company has released a list of the most dangerous trails in…
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Garden of the Gods Park accepting permit applications
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department and the Garden of the Gods Visitor…
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Stable population of lynx in Colorado after reintroduction 20 years ago
DURANGO, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Parks and Wildlife says there’s a stable population of lynx since reintroducing them 20 years ago. Wildlife…
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Pikes Peak area tourism rebounds strongly from COVID-19 pandemic
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A strong fall season for visitors has significantly improved the outlook of the 2020 tourism season in the Pikes…
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State looks to curb Colorado backcountry emergencies this winter
Colo. (KRDO) — Living in Colorado definitely has its benefits when it comes to winter outdoor recreation, and even with COVID-19 continuing to…
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