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• New rules in the forest could mean big changes

  January 26, 2012 6:37 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration says new rules to manage nearly 200 million acres of national forests will protect watersheds and wildlife while promoting uses ranging from recreation to logging. The new rules, to replace guidelines thrown out by a federal court in 2009, are to be released... more »

• Spook N' Splash

  October 30, 2011 5:40 PM

  Halloween came in not only came a day early for many youngsters in Colorado Springs, but it also came in with a splash. The Colorado Springs Recreation Center celebrated its 2nd annual Spook N' Splash. Kids came in costume to trick-or-treat, decorate pumpkins with arts and crafts, walk... more »

• Federal ski bill would allow summer recreation

  October 12, 2011 2:48 PM

  STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - A bill making its way through Congress would make it clear that ski resorts are not just for winter activities. The Ski Area Recreation Opportunity Enhancement Act has already passed the U.S. House of Representatives and now heads to the Senate. Current federal... more »

• Keeping parks clean and accessible in a tough economy Play Video

  October 5, 2011 7:49 PM

  Palmer Park holds a special place in Tom Howes heart. Two years ago, when the city cut parks funding, he was among the first to step forward to help. "We started with 15 people in my living room saying there's something up here worth protecting," he recalls. That... more »

• Restrooms, trash cans back in city parks

  June 1, 2011 11:27 PM

  Last year was a tough one for the Colorado Springs Parks Division. In 2008 their budget sat at $19,000,000. Fast forward to 2010 and that number plummeted to only $3,000,000. One look at the grass at many parks and the neglect shows. The city has contracted out mowing and... more »

• State DOW and Parks to combine

  March 14, 2011 8:13 PM

  Come this summer you may notice a few changes when visiting your favorite state parks and wildlife areas. The state Division of Wildlife and the State Parks Department are set to be merged into one department on July 1st. For the most part it all comes down to money. "Everyone... more »

• Couple plans to re-open Cuchara Mountain Resort

  October 28, 2010 8:47 PM

  Big plans for the Cuchara Mountain Resort in Huerfano County. A couple has bought the old ski resort south of La Veta, with plans to turn it into a year-round destination. Several ski ventures have failed in the past, in fact the resort has been closed the past decade--however, the... more »

• Group pitches in "One Hour" to clean city parks

  September 27, 2010 4:39 PM

  With the City of Colorado Springs unable to clean up many of the parks around town, a group of friends are pledging one hour to clean up their communities. "I just got sick and tired of being sick and tired and figured I'd do something about it." explains Mark DeZuba,... more »

• Four Corners gets new visitor plaza

  September 15, 2010 10:21 AM

  The monument that marks the spot where Colorado, Arizona, News Mexico and Utah meet has been spruced-up. It has a new plaza and interpretive panels for visitors. A dedication of the new plaza is scheduled for Friday. Randy Bloom of the National Society of Professional Surveyors will speak about... more »

• Future of Incline to be discussed

  July 6, 2010 7:39 PM

  The public will get a chance to give input next week on the future of the old Manitou Incline. Meetings are set for July 13, 14 and 15 at Manitou Springs City Hall. The City of Colorado Springs and the City of Manitou Springs are hosting several focused discussions... more »

• CSU-Pueblo opens rec center to the public

  May 6, 2010 12:47 PM

  CSU-Pueblo is opening up its recreation center to the community for the summer. The Student Recreation Center opened less than two years ago at a cost of $10 million. It includes a gymnasium, swimming pool, racquetball courts and squash court, indoor running track, aerobics/dance studio, cardio equipment (treadmills, bikes,... more »

• Pueblo West residents want rec facility built

  March 12, 2010 12:05 PM

  Community members in Pueblo West want to create a center that offers recreational programs to the public. Rebecca Kaspari says the group has received 21 acres of donated land, located near McCulloch Blvd. Kaspari says the group wants to build a 17,000 sq. ft. building, a playground area, shade structures... more »

• Construction underway on kayak park in Canon City

  February 15, 2010 5:00 PM

  Construction is moving along on a $400,000  kayak park in Canon City. Crews are building two pools for kayakers and other water enthusiasts. The park is located on the west side of town near the Santa Fe Depot, where the Royal Gorge Route Railroad departs. Canon City hopes the kayak... more »

• State park in Colorado Springs could get bigger

  January 3, 2010 7:38 AM

  A state park in Colorado Springs could be getting bigger. City officials are considering whether to acquire 120 acres to expand Cheyenne Mountain State Park. The park now encompasses 1,680 acres next to Fort Carson. The city would use local parks and open space money to buy the land. City... more »

• Tennessee ash spill community getting $40M from TVA

  September 14, 2009 12:19 PM

  The Tennessee Valley Authority will provide $40 million to help restore the image and economy of a Tennessee community that suffered a massive coal ash spill from a TVA power plant. Roane County and TVA officials announced the award Monday from the steps of the county courthouse. The TVA payment... more »