Every day the weather seems to be gradually getting a little warmer (in between those spontaneous Colorado snowstorms, at least), and that can only mean one thing—spring is near!

For the first time in history, most of our children are growing without a real connection to nature.

Kaj Taylor saved a little extra.

We are so lucky to live in Colorado, where there is such a wide variety of outdoor opportunities for youth close to home in local state parks and in our vast open landscapes across the state. This past week, the Colorado Equity Grant Board awarded various Colorado nonprofits a total of $1.3 …

White River National Forest supervisor Scott Fitzwilliams says “there’s a humbling feeling” when he reviewed a recently published economic analysis showing his forest as not just the most trafficked forest in the country, but also an unrivaled economic engine.

The sound of leaves crunching as you walk through the forest, the feeling of the warm sun on your face, the sight of a mule deer, the smell of a nearby campfire, and the taste of a freshly picked tart apple engage our five senses — sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch.

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its partners allocated $1.26 million in grant funding to improve wildlife habitat and bolster scientific research in Colorado. The foundation directly granted $281,725 that leveraged an additional $845,025 in partner dollars.

It is not every day in the fishing world that you come across a rainbow trout that could earn you a Master Angler Award.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife may reduce its population goal for a small mule deer herd in the Glade Park area while keeping the status quo for two other herds in the region.

This isn’t a regular big fish tale.

Moose Day is coming to Grand Mesa and will be packed full of fun information.

Playing outside is an important part of growing up — there’s a wealth of evidence that time spent outdoors increases resiliency, promotes mental health and teaches children skills that will help them grow into happy and healthy adults.

The Bureau of Land Management has acquired a 160-acre private parcel of land along Escalante Creek southwest of Delta, in the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area, using Land and Water Conservation Fund money.

Chick-a-de-de-de-de, chickadee in the tree, I see a chickadee, chickadee in the tree.

GLENWOOD CANYON — For the first time since 2020, the popular Hanging Lake Trail in Glenwood Canyon will open to hikers June 25, barring any major weather or natural events.

Who doesn’t love a juicy, delicious cheeseburger? Food is necessary to our survival, and each meal can be a tasty and creative eating adventure.

Pickleball’s popularity continues to grow in Grand Junction.

From learning how to fish, to climbing a tree with a harness, to archery and BB gun shooting, scores of youngsters had an exciting day last weekend at Riverbend Park in Palisade.

It’s April, and with it comes the arrival of spring — finally! Daffodil bulbs are emerging, bees are searching for pollen, hawks and owls are nesting, and rivers are beginning to flow with runoff. April is the month to reflect on all the benefits we get from nature and appreciate our surroun…

Nature can be a great outdoor classroom for our children. It is a win anytime you take a child on a field trip in a forest or local park, but it is even more of a bonus when you can tie an outdoor adventure with something they are learning in school — like math.

Efforts to rebuild the Hanging Lake Trail in Glenwood Canyon that was severely damaged during last summer’s debris flows in the Grizzly Creek Fire burn scar received a big boost last week from Great Outdoors Colorado.

Ski racing is a family affair, especially when the racer is 11 (or younger).

Meet Joanne Reid.

Deep below the depths of Highline Lake at Highline Lake State Park exists something very few people even know is there: a sunken boat.

Highline Lake State Park and Colorado Mesa University were filled with individuals looking to pick up the sport of hunting in the future, taking the first step in that goal.

They love their jobs! The foresters, wildlife biologists, recreation specialists, hydrologists, archeologists, wildland firefighters, engineers, park rangers — just to name a few who have careers working in the outdoors. These positions can be with state or federal agencies, tribal governmen…

For the love of dogs.

A bountiful blanket of snow on Grand Mesa is proving to be a foundation of white gold for the winter-recreation industry, not to mention snow-removal operators.

Aspen Skiing Co. officials and a couple hundred well-wishers gathered Tuesday at Willoughby Park to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the christening of the original Lift 1 on Aspen Mountain.

When most of us think of snow, we think of fluffy six-sided flakes collecting on our nose and eyelashes, snow families popping up on our lawns and winter conditions arriving in the mountains. What you might not know is that our view of snow is limited by our language.

The welders are happy to show their boss the final piece of what’s been a two-year project. The massive steel structure is ready for shipping to finish off the multi-year construction of one of the largest gondolas in the country, stretching between two resort villages at California’s Palisa…

They’re making a list, checking it twice, and they’re going to find out ... how many birds are in Mesa County.

For Nic Korte, the Christmas Bird Count is an annual ritual.

It’s not easy growing up in a world that isn’t always designed with your needs in mind.

The first concepts for a proposed project expanding and updating the Kokopelli Loops trail network were unveiled to the public earlier this month.

Up until a few months ago, Nordic skiing enthusiasts faced the prospect of logging trucks operating in the heart of their trail system this November and December.

The Grand Junction Off-Road was a must-attend, must-participate event for many mountain bike riders for seven years.

There’s a little more access to outdoor adventure in Grand Junction as local motorcycle enthusiasts now have the opportunity to get their adrenaline rush and hone their riding skills in a new off highway vehicle (OHV) Endurocross obstacle course. It’s one mile north of the cattle guard on 27¼ Road.

A homeowner made a surprising discovery in his garage in the Pueblo West area this week.

Beware of the silent killers of the night …

Carrie Besnette Hauser considers her position as president of Colorado Mountain College to be a dream job.

An elk that had a tire trapped around its neck for more than two years finally had it removed over the weekend.

A white crowned sparrow zoomed through the shrubbery at the Connected Lakes section at James M. Robb Colorado River State Park on Saturday, probably off to rest or grab some breakfast.