Is spontaneity over for Colorado s outdoors? Enthusiasts have mixed feelings
During the pandemic, Colorado state parks saw millions more visitors than in the past, causing more damage and potentially leading to less access. Could spontaneous trips soon become a thing of the past?
and last updated 2021-05-20 00:58:06-04
DENVER â From the waterfalls and lakes to the aspen-covered mountains, Colorado has helped provide an escape from pandemic restrictions. Being outside is a great way for me to just reset â process things, said Peter Ammons, a mountain biker.
But all of that getting away is getting destructive. The pandemic brought out an additional four million people to state parks last year.