This year, downed trees are more common in the White River National Forest and local recreation areas than in previous years, so teams have worked diligently to clear the trails and make these spaces safer for hikers, bikers and more.
A week and one day before its official opening, the new REI Co-op store in south Glenwood Springs resembles an outdoor education teaching lab. Near the front of the 20,300-square-foot space at the Roaring Fork.
A week and one day before its official opening, the new REI Co-op store in south Glenwood Springs resembles an outdoor education teaching lab. Near the front of the 20,300-square-foot space at the Roaring Fork.
Downed timber is always part of the game in the spring on Roaring Fork Valley trails and roads. It appears to be worse this year because of persistent winds.
The U.S. Forest Service on Thursday issued national guidelines on e-bike use in areas such as the White River National Forest in the Roaring Fork Valley. E-bikes must stay on motorized routes. Expansion onto non-motorized can be considered but handled in a public review.