Tag: South Park Ranger District
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Forest Service adds nearly 130 acres of public land in Pikes Peak region
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Public land is expanding in the foothills west of Colorado Springs. The U.S. Forest Service on Wednesday announced acquiring nearly 130 acres of previously private property — a swath of stream-fed pine and aspen with wildlife-frequented meadows and mountain views. The acreage is being referred to…
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Proposed changes for busy base accessing Colorado 14ers
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The U.S. Forest Service is contemplating the future of a highly trafficked recreation area accessing some of Colorado’s most-sought 14,000-foot summits. The South Park Ranger District recently released a proposed plan and opened a public comment period regarding the Kite Lake trailhead and campground above…