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Rocky Mountain Land – Then & Now
When The West Was Wild At the end of the 19th Century, Colorado was up for grabs, and the industries of mining, forestry, and agriculture were carving the Rocky Mountains into partitions of land. The native people had been dispersed or sent to live on Reservations,...
Investing in Colorado Mountain Property FAQs
Colorado is a land of many different wonders. It is one of the few states that possesses a multitude of climate zones. Not just pine forested mountains, Colorado is also home to high-country deserts, prairies, valleys, river basins, and of course alpine landscapes....
Pristine stretch of river now open for guided fishing tours
You used to have to pay more than $100,000 to fish at this pristine spot in Eagle County. These days, you can take a guided fishing tour for much less. EAGLE COUNTY — An once exclusive stretch of river in Eagle County is now opened to guided tours. “It’s remote, it’s...
Curious Nature: This summer, the Eagle River Valley has more ‘hot spots’ for trout than usual (column)
We all have our favorite fishing spots that we consider to be the best, or our personal hot spots. However, this summer, the Eagle River Valley has more hot spots than usual. Unfortunately for anglers, this doesn't mean the river is overflowing with rainbows,...
Dove hunting season is just around the corner in Colorado. Here’s how to make sure you’re ready.
When it comes to hunting, you don’t get ready — you stay ready. You spend time in the areas you hunt to not only understand the movements of animals and birds but to be familiar with the terrain. You make sure you have the right clothing, look at maps and work out so...
Jet Boating Is the Most Thrilling Way to Enjoy the Colorado River
Jet Boat Colorado, the state's only jet boat tour operator, takes passengers on a exhilarating and scenic ride on a portion of the Colorado River you wouldn't usually get to see. Settled into the middle row of the lime green boat, I heard the captain call, “Be sure...
Sheriff’s Deputies On Patrol At Lake Granby
GRAND COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– A popular boating Colorado county now has a first responder boat patrolling the lakes, after years of local fundraising and calls for boat patrols. On Tuesday, the Grand County Sheriff’s Office launched their new high-speed patrol boat on...
Tips for navigating Colorado’s hot and dry weather when fishing for trout this summer
Mike Eckel tries his hand at trout fishing in Elk Lake, the first of several lakes that drain north along the Beaten Path, a 26-mile hiking trail that crosses through Montana’s Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. (Ben Yeomans, Associated Press) As a member of the outdoor...
Shoot, fish, have fun at CPW’s Family Cast, Blast & Twang July 14
Colorado Parks and Wildlife, in cooperation with multiple Northwest Colorado organizations, will host a free Family Cast, Blast & Twang, from 4 to 8 p.m. July 14 at Wyman Living History Museum, 94350 E. Highway 40. CPW officers and volunteers will help anyone...
What You Need To Know About Landowner Tags When Purchasing Big Game Hunting Property
When purchasing a big game hunting property in the West, the availability of landowner tags can be an important factor. Landowner tag programs were established to acknowledge the contribution of private lands to support wildlife and provide a form of compensation to...