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• Council tightens fire code; tables TOPS Play Video

  January 9, 2013 12:41 AM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - On a 6-2 vote Tuesday, the Colorado Springs City Council passed stricter fire codes for any new homes built in the foothills of Colorado Springs. Smoke alarms, sprinkler systems and fire resistant Class A roofing materials are now required. Wooded siding and shake shingles are prohibited... more »

• Downed tree clean-up continues

  May 23, 2012 2:15 PM

  Clean-up continues in the Sangre de Cristos on downed trees. Because of restrictions in wilderness areas, they're having to use handheld two-man saws in many areas, which requires each sawyer to be certified. We will have the latest today on News 5. -Lacey Steele Sent from my iPhone more »

• Forest Service works to clear trees from trails

  May 8, 2012 7:08 PM

  The U.S. Forest Service is working to clear downed trees from the wind storm that blasted Custer County last November. There are so many trees down, some trails in the area may have to be closed. Forest managers expect clean-up efforts may extend even beyond this summer. The public... 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 »

• Running through the weekend

  September 5, 2011 4:02 PM

  Around 1,100 people spent their Labor Day Weekend running, literally. The American Discovery Trail Marathon is an all volunteer event that raises money for the Trails and Open Space Coalition and the Pikes Peak Road Runners. The race consists of a full marathon, half marathon, a marathon relay and... more »

• Don't be a victim of a car break-in

  July 27, 2011 8:30 PM

  Folks enjoying our local parks and trails are being targeted by thieves and some are forgetting to keep valuables out of sight in their cars. On Monday night three cars were broken into while they parked in a lot in monument valley park. CSPD says they have no leads... more »

• Mountain bikers unhappy with changes to local trail

  June 23, 2011 11:52 PM

  Thursday was Chris Lynch's first experience with the new steps at Section 16 open space in Colorado Springs -- a longtime popular trail. "I think they add a little bit of a challenge, make it a little bumpier," says Lynch; he acknowledges it's not the smoothest of rides, but... more »

• Forest Service closing many unmanaged trails

  June 11, 2011 6:03 PM

  FRISCO, Colo. (AP) - Forest Service officials are closing several unmanaged Summit County trails this summer. Dillon Ranger District spokesman Ken Waugh says the user-created trails often become unmaintained ruts where runoff can affect water quality and fisheries. Affected trails include several miles in the Golden Horseshoe area in Breckenridge... more »

• Section 16 purchase finalized

  December 7, 2010 2:59 PM

  An informal reception to commemorate the purchase of Section 16 will happen tonight from 5 to 7 p.m. at Kinfolks in Manitou Springs, 950 Manitou Avenue. The sale is final today. This adds 640 acres of open space to Colorado Springs' westside network of parks and trails. The city's... more »

• Fountain Creek improvement plans announced

  November 9, 2010 7:05 PM

  City leaders are unveiling plans to revitalize Fountain Creek in Pueblo. The city planning department has a 30-year master plan to improve the Fountain Creek corridor from 8th St., south to the Arkansas River confluence. The city wants to improve water quality, reduce the flooding risk and add trails and... more »

• City to buy Section 16 for open space

  September 28, 2010 5:36 PM

  The Colorado Springs City Council voted Tuesday afternoon to buy Section 16, a popular open space area on the west side of the city. The land has been leased by the city since the 1970s. The City Council agreed to spend $4 million for the land. Most of that... more »

• Mountain biking restricted in Grand Mesa Nat'l Forest

  August 9, 2010 8:46 AM

  Federal forest officials have banned mountain biking in parts of Grand Mesa National Forest because of damage to the forest. The U.S. Forest Service plans to close several user-created downhill routes. The agency also plans to ban mechanized travel on designated ski trails during the winter. Forest Service... more »

• Local festival raised $25,000 for charity

  July 28, 2010 11:03 AM

  If you hoisted a few pints last weekend, you contributed to a successful event that raised $25,000 for charity. The 2010 Springs Beer Fest in Antlers Park drew 1,800 attendees. The $25,000 raised is being donated to Friends of Cheyenne Canon, a non-profit organization and conservation group that... more »

• Planning ahead makes all the difference when hiking

  June 14, 2010 12:21 AM

  With the summer weather comes tourists and locals alike hitting trails across Colorado. But before you head out, there's a few things you need to keep in mind. First and foremost, you need to let someone know where you're going to be. "Let someone know where you are. Let them... more »

• Volunteer at Cheyenne Mountain State Park

  January 19, 2010 5:41 PM

  If you enjoy the outdoors, want to meet new like-minded friends and want to contribute to your community--here's a great opportunity. Cheyenne Mountain State Park is recruiting new volunteers for the positions of Naturalists, Camp Hosts, Trails, Maintenance and Visitor Center hosts. An open house will be held this... more »