Several California national parks ban bear spray while Colorado parks explicitly allow and recommend it — a confusing split for hikers this summer.

A 1.15‑mile stretch of NFS Road 8 to Kite Lake is closed through July 31; the Forest Service warns violators could face fines up to $5,000 and six months behind bars.

A Greeley man sold a 35‑acre parcel that includes the Poudre–South Platte confluence to the city with a deed that requires a memorial to his grandparents. The land stays farmed under a lease through 2028 while planners eye trail ties.

A restrained redesign will add accessible trails, native plantings and a pulled‑back outlook while preserving Jackass Hill’s natural view.

Range riders and specialty-plate funds have become Colorado’s frontline tactic to limit wolf-livestock losses as payouts climb. The program mixes tracking, hazing and diplomacy.

Pitkin County approved a $442,500 purchase of Twin Lakes shares to boost Roaring Fork flows, adding to a $6.5M buy earlier this year and prompting advisory board pushback.

An individual was found dead on Kiener's Route on Longs Peak on July 5. Recovery involved park rangers and an interagency helitack crew; the case is under investigation.

Hand crews and volunteers are building a new Devils Playground reroute on Pikes Peak while Colorado Fourteeners Initiative finishes Mount Shavano work; dry conditions and technical rockwork are shaping the season.

A Steamboat Springs man found a black bear sitting in his pickup's front seat; the animal fled after he banged on the hood. Officials urge securing vehicles and trash.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife will close Boyd Lake’s boat ramps at 9 p.m. Sunday for the rest of 2026 as reservoir levels fall; hand‑launched craft and inspections remain available.

A moose charged a hiker and dogs Tuesday on the Lovell Gulch Trail near Woodland Park. Wildlife officials say leash dogs and give moose wide space during calving season.

Apex Park in Golden was temporarily closed Monday after county rangers reported aggressive bear activity. Wildlife managers are monitoring the area and officials warned visitors to avoid trails.

A black bear entered an open garage in Colorado Springs and took a bag of trash, prompting wildlife officials to urge residents to secure trash, pet food and feeders.