US Forest Service: Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands (PSICC) prepares for prescribed pile burning.
LAKE GEORGE, Colo., March 15, 2024 – The South Park Ranger District on the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands will implement the Cougar Divide Fuels Reduction Project in support of the United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service 10-year Wildfire Crisis Strategy. The specific area of this project is approximately 230 acres of National Forest lands along Forest Road 223 west of County Road 77, about seven miles north of Lake George in Park County, Colorado. The project is scheduled to begin the week of March 18 and is expected to last approximately two months.
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San Isabel National Forest, Salida Ranger District will host a public meeting regarding an upcoming prescribed fire project. The meeting is open to the public and is scheduled for 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm on October 3, 2022, at the Buena Vista Community Center located at 715 E. Main St, Buena Vista, CO 81211. The Pike-San Isabel National Forest & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands will resume with prescribed fire projects with the national direction from Chief Moore stating, “The USDA Forest Service has recently completed a 90-day nationwide operational pause and program review of protocols, decision support tools and practices related to the implementation of prescribed fire. This pause has allowed us time to identify and immediately implement program improvements to ensure firefighters have the resources, tools and support needed to safely carry out this important work. The lessons we’ve learned, driven by the best science in the world, will be implemented before we resume our prescribed fire program.” The North Trout Creek Prescribed Fire project involves burning two units, up to 917 acres between McGee Gulch and Shields Gulch. The units are approximately four miles east of Buena Vista, CO. Temporary road closures of Forest Roads 305, 315, and 376 will be necessary to provide for public and firefighter safety. Other roads will remain open to provide alternate access options. Read the full press release HERE.
The Salida Ranger District of the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands is hosting two artists for their annual Artist in Residence program. Selected artists Jocelyn Catterson of Del Norte, CO and Eden Hall of Salida will each receive accommodations at developed cabins on the district this summer. During this time, residency participants are asked to create art based on and inspired by experiences in the landscapes of the district, including the Saguache Mountain Range, Browns Canyon National Monument, the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness Mountain Range, and the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness. More Information HERE.
Curious about the mysterious boreal toad? Join GARNA and Stephanie Shively, wildlife biologist for the United States Forest Service Salida Ranger District on Thursday May 20 from 7 to 8 p.m. for a presentation on the status of the boreal toad on the Pike and San Isabel National Forest. Shively will talk about the drastic population decline of the toad, which was once common in the southern Rocky Mountains, and its significance as an indicator of ecological imbalance or change. She will also explain why Chaffee County is an important “stronghold” for the species, the work she is doing to help the toad thrive, the successes she has seen already, and the impending challenges to come. Shively has worked as a district wildlife biologist for more than 20 years, serving in the South Park District in Fairplay, the Comanche National Grasslands, and in the Salida Ranger District, where she has worked the last 10 years. Pre-registration is required. Visit THIS LINK to register. Program tickets are $3 for GARNA members and $6 for non-members. For questions, contact Program Coordinator, Kelsey Kirkwood at programs@garna.org or 719-539-5106. The lecture will be followed up with a hike on June 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. Shively will lead us into endangered boreal toad habitat where we will learn how to recreate responsibly near our reptilian friends, and we will discover what we can do to mitigate impacts. Register for the hike HERE! Through community collaboration, GARNA inspires a conservation ethic by providing educational opportunities and experiences so that those who live, work and play in the Upper Arkansas Valley are motivated to take care of the natural resources and leave a legacy of responsible use of the natural environment. GARNA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit environmental organization based in Salida, Colorado. To support our work by becoming a member, please visit: https://bit.ly/GARNAmembership
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RV Camping You’ll find beautiful places to park your RV at… We’re sad you’re trip has come to an end… but visit our Local Dump Stations before you go! Campgrounds Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center/Bureau of Land Management, 307 W. Sackett Ave., Salida. Annual and daily passes, registrations, maps and guides to campgrounds and river access sites. Campgrounds are located at Riverside, Railroad Bridge, Ruby Mountain, Hecla Junction, Salida East, Point Barr, Rincon, Vallie Bridge and Five Points. Visit cpw.state.co.us or call 719-539-7289! Nearby San Isabel National Forest includes six distinct campgrounds, including two at O’Haver Lake and Chalk Lake, plus Mt. Princeton, Cascade, Collegiate Peaks and Monarch Park campgrounds. The San Isabel National Forest has lots of hiking trails, find details and maps. The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area features nine campgrounds with more than 135 campsites. Get daily park passes and camping permits at downtown Salida’s AHRA visitor center or at self-service dispensers at fee sites. US Forest Service / Salida Ranger District, 5575 Cleora Road, Salida. Information pertaining to hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, 4-wheeling and camping. Colorado Parks & Wildlife, 7405 W. Hwy. 50, Salida. Fishing and hunting licenses, park passes, online reservations at cpw.state.co.us or call. Click HERE for more designated campground and dispersed camping suggestions. Hiking Chaffee County Pack it in. Pack it out. Please take care of our local trails! Maps & Trails Know before You Go! Thank you Salida Mountain Trails!Click HERE to donate to our trail system.Click HERE to get involved in trail building!
Summer Activities Check out our local Rafting & Kayaking Outfitters and book your trip to float down the Arkansas River in style! What a fun way to spend your spring and summer! Suspend your fear with our local adventure experts at Captain Zipline! Enjoy a beautiful ride on their exciting Zipline Tour or challenge yourself on their Canyon Aerial Park. Visit the Rock Doc and learn about Rockhounding and Prospecting in Chaffee County. Horseback Riding is a great way to see our beautiful county! Check out all of our experienced Riding Outfitters and book your next equine adventure! Fishing the Arkansas River is not to be missed! We have many knowledgeable Anglers that are here to help you fishing adventure be a successful one. See a movie in beautiful mountain scenery at the Comanche Drive In Theatre three miles west of Buena Vista. They are one of eight Drive In Theaters in Colorado and one of around 330 Drive In Theaters left in the entire United States. Salida has five hot springs, all within an easy drive, which are open to the public for those times you wish to relax and soak up the surroundings. Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort Cottonwood Hot Springs Joyful Journey Hot Springs Sand Dunes Swimming Pool & RV Park Salida Walking Tours Looking for things to do in Salida & Buena Vista? How about chasing ghosts? Or traveling back in time to the 1880s wild west Colorado?These fun, knowledgeable guides are master storytellers. They create treasured memories and bring the past to life.Enjoy Salida through storytelling, scenery, & historic buildings this our one-of-a-kind small group experience. An enthusiastic, personable guide will help you discover Salida through a local’s eyes. Stroll & take in the charming streets of downtown as you learn about our past, present & future. Click HERE to see their website for more information! Salida’s Park & Recreation Program The City of Salida offers many great year round recreation programs for kid’s pre-school age and up. We provide a variety of exciting classes including swimming, arts and crafts, biking, educational indoor and outdoor programs and much more! Pick up a Summer Recreation Program brochure for schedules and fees. These brochures are available at the Hot Springs Aquatic Center and the Chamber of Commerce. To check out all the recreation programs currently going on visit www.salidarec.com Click HERE for additional Recreation Ideas! Local Activities Salida Hot Springs: The Salida Hot Springs is a year-round facility which offers aquatic recreation and relaxation in natural hot mineral water. Public hours: 1-9pm www.salidapool.com Salida Golf Club: Dow Stewart-PGA Professional (719)-539-1060. A 9-hole course with fabulous mountain scenery. Cart, Pull Carts, Rental Clubs, Driving Range, Restaurant and Bar. Club and Private Tournaments. Split Happens Bowling Alley: Open lanes for your family 5 nights a week! Located at 7615 Hwy 50 in Salida, they operate with an open bar, jukebox, and plenty of snacks. Glow bowling is every Friday! Closed Wednesdays and Thursdays. For any questions, call them at (719) 539-6436. Salida Fat Axes: Perfect for a date night, fun family activity, team build, bachelor/bachelorette party, or just a fun way to challenge your friends! Check out the new and only axe throwing venue in the Arkansas Valley. Salida City Recreation and Sports Babe Ruth …
