The following articles are not endorsed by the Colorado Outdoor Partnership and its members nor do they necessarily convey the opinions, values, beliefs, or strategies of the Colorado Outdoor Partnership and its members. Instead, these articles help shed light on the challenges of conservation and recreation in Colorado, and help inform our work, conversations, and mission.
The measure, the largest public lands bill considered by Congress in a decade, combines more than 100 separate bills that designate more than 350 miles of river as wild and scenic, add 2,600 miles of new federal trails, and create nearly 700,000 acres of new recreation and conservation areas. Read more from the Gazette …
With many Colorado residents voicing concerns about impacts of travelers on special places and natural resources, the Roadmap’s STEWARD Pillar laid the groundwork for a new partnership aimed at protecting what makes Colorado such a special destination. As part of this initiative, The Colorado Tourism Office is encouraging travelers to explore off-peak seasons and less-visited destinations, while inspiring them to travel like a local, engage in “voluntourism” and support causes dear to Coloradans. Read More …
According to a recent report, millions of acres of federal public land across the West are “landlocked” by private property holdings. And here in the Centennial State, there are unique barriers to opening up more land for recreation. Read more …
The “high-priority” 83-mile trail will encounter highways, rivers and neighbors concerned about limiting the impact on wildlife and the environment as the state pursues a more expansive trail connection. Read more …
The idea that outdoor recreation leads to meaningful conservation rests on a big ‘if.’ Stoke: North American slang, with origins in surfing. These days, we’re stoked on gear, stoked on activities, and stoked on content. More than mere jargon, stoke has become an ethos, claiming the best life is one lived with unbridled enthusiasm and the uncomplicated pursuit of experience. For those of us who identify with modern outdoor recreation culture, stoke has increasingly begun to mediate our relationship with the natural world. Read more from High Country News …
Polis says outdoor recreation industry is critical to Colorado’s economy. “I want you all to know that to show the importance of the outdoor recreation industry, not just to me personally but to the state, speaking with you here today is my very first public address as governor-elect,” Read more by Judith Kohler …
