Officials warn of increased in moose activity on popular preserve
A moose takes a long drink of water next to the East of Aspen Trail near Independence Pass in Aspen on Thursday, June 3, 2021. (Kelsey Brunner/The Aspen Times)
Officials with Pitkin County’s Open Space and Trails program are warning boaters at the North Star Nature Preserve that floating currently is not recommended because of frequent moose sightings.
Floats through the picturesque preserve east of Aspen, however, are not forbidden, said Ryan Quinn, senior open space ranger.
“People are seeing moose more frequently,” Quinn said Thursday. “We’re making sure people are taking into consideration the risk of floating.”