RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) invites resident and nonresident anglers of all ages to participate in Free Fishing Weekend. On June 1-2, 2024, the fishing license and Habitat Stamp requirement will be waived, allowing anyone interested in fishing to try it out and hopefully get hooked. Fishing offers a[Read More…]
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White River National Forest renews food storage order
Proper food storage reduces conflicts between campers and bears PRESS RELEASE RBC | With summer camping season beginning this month on the 2.3-million-acre White River National Forest, officials are reminding campers about the long-standing food storage rules on the Forest as well as other tips for an enjoyable trip. The[Read More…]
New CPW director discusses conservation, recreation, wolves and winter-kill at White River Alliance meeting
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s (CPW) newest director, Jeff Davis, joined RBC residents at the White River Alliance (WRA) monthly meeting via Zoom last week. WRA members met at Smoking River Brewery to hear Davis detail his focus and goals as director of the state agency. They also asked[Read More…]
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Fire restrictions, recreation site closures implemented by Forest Service
RBC | Acting Regional Forester Jennifer Eberlien today announced and signed an order to temporarily close developed recreation sites and an order to implement fire restrictions within the Forest Service’s Rocky Mountain Region to align with local, state and federal orders and guidelines to protect public health and safety. The[Read More…]
Fishing restrictions lifted
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife lifted the voluntary fishing closures on the White River that had been in place since mid-July after reduced water flows and high temperatures created stressful conditions for the river’s fish. Effective Aug. 30, voluntary restrictions, which asked anglers to limit fishing times and avoid certain[Read More…]
Wild Bunch: New Rangely business offers outdoor recreation fun
Rangely’s new and aptly named Wild Bunch Consortium is preparing for a grand opening celebration Friday, May 25. The rental and retail shop owned by Dan and Bobbie Fiscus aims to serve those interested in a variety of outdoor recreation activities available locally, a sector of the economy that they[Read More…]
ERBM planning plenty of summer rec opportunities
By Sean VonRoenn Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Summer always provides a myriad of activities and events to keep you moving here in Meeker. In addition to all the traditional summer offerings available through the ERBM Recreation and Park District, please take note of some new and innovative[Read More…]
Local woman shares inspiration, friendship through online group
MEEKER | “I’m loving this!” Jill Dunbar said, leaning on her hiking poles during a break before the final push to the top of the China Wall trail in Meeker. The 3.4 mile hike (round-trip) is the equivalent of climbing 69 floors, according to Dunbar’s FitBit. Who needs skyscrapers, anyway?[Read More…]
Can drilling and recreation get along in Moab, Utah, region?
RBC I Neal Clark has been watching his feet a lot this fall day. The young environmental lawyer chose flipflops for the day’s tour of the Utah desert with the blithe self-assurance of someone comfortable outdoors. Remarkably, he’s stumbled into thorns only once.
Input sought by county for future trails
RBC I The Wagon Wheel Trail System, organized in 2011, was designed to provide increased opportunities for recreational activities throughout Rio Blanco County. “Rio Blanco County embraces residents and visitors alike who enjoy outdoor and off-highway recreation adventures,” said RBC Commissioner Jeff Eskelson.
