A new 681-acre open space on Castle Rock's edge will open this summer with roughly 15 miles of hikers-only trails and new trailheads. Phased openings will protect fragile habitat and archaeology.

A 250‑pound black bear fell asleep in a Falcon home's basement window well and was safely relocated by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Out-of-state vehicles now pay $15 per day at Colorado state parks starting May 1. Coloradans can use a $29 Keep Colorado Wild pass or pay about $10 daily.

Lakewood officials warned visitors after munitions debris was found on Green Mountain; the Army National Guard is conducting a phased response and visitors should "recognize, retreat and report."

A young black bear was found stuck and “zonked out” in a tree on Crooked Arrow Lane; firefighters and Colorado Parks & Wildlife lowered, tagged and relocated the animal.

A 700‑pound moose was sedated and hauled out of a northern Colorado Springs neighborhood Friday. Officials say the move protected residents and the animal.

City planners will gather feedback April 25 on draft rules to curb decorative turf and boost native, pollinator‑friendly plantings.

A young mountain lion that wandered into Salida was sedated by CPW after sightings near an elementary school and then relocated to safer habitat.

A $5 e‑bike entry fee will begin at Maroon Bells this May as officials move to manage surging e‑bike traffic and fund on‑site management. Season passes will cover the charge.

Denver will staff the Mount Blue Sky welcome station and take on day‑to‑day operations as the summit road reopens around Memorial Day 2026. Timed tickets and new fee rules will be managed through Recreation.gov.

Two elk wandered into Jefferson County’s Mountain Precinct in Evergreen during National Wildlife Week, and the sheriff’s office used the moment to remind residents not to feed wildlife.

Clear Creek County deputies rescued two campers at St. Mary’s Glacier after a mountain lion stalked them; the sheriff’s office posted video and thanked volunteer rescuers.

CPW closed the Clear Creek Reservoir boat ramp through the 2026 season and will shut the campground April 6; shore fishing and hand‑launched craft remain allowed.