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Man, toddler still missing in separate incidents on Colorado’s runoff-swollen rivers
By Jason Blevins News Primary category in which blog post is published
Opinion: U.S. Senate should seize opportunity to pass landmark outdoors proposal
By Lise Aangeenbrug Opinion
For me, going for a run is a simple thing. But racism didn’t take a break during the pandemic.
Colorado authors, thinkers and readers share their thoughts on living through historic times as the state fights the progress of coronavirus
Opinion
You’re not supposed to travel more than 10 miles for outdoor recreation during Colorado’s safer-at-home phase
Entering the height of Colorado’s outdoor recreation season, Gov. Jared Polis has ordered people not to travel more than 10 miles from their homes for exercise. “You can make the sacrifice of going to your second or third favorite park,” he said.
Call to the wild: Great outdoors an escape in coronavirus times
Typically open — although national parks are increasingly limiting access and more shelter-at-home orders are being issued — the great outdoors provides a natural way to social distance
“Locals only” coronavirus closures of Colorado public land may not be legal. But mountain communities say it’s needed for safety.
Colorado's mountain towns say it's not about banning outsiders. But "if you have yet to realize we are in unprecedented times, then you are either not paying attention or are a denier," San Juan County's sheriff says.
Write On, Colorado: In these trying times, change is hard. Writing helps.
Colorado authors, thinkers and readers share their thoughts on living through historic times as the state fights the progress of coronavirus
Opinion
Colorado’s governor advises going outdoors to ease coronavirus isolation. But take it easy, first responders plead.
People are getting cabin fever in the coronavirus crisis. But search and rescue crews worry adventurers in need may stress an overburdened system. “Everything is the backcountry now,” a SAR team member says.
Rocky Mountain National Park and others are open — with some changes — amid coronavirus
Parks are trying to keep up with ever-changing rules and recommendations from government officials who are urging people to avoid gathering in large groups but allowing them to get outside for fresh air and exercise.
