Ouray County’s Blue Lakes Trail has gone viral, with guests from all over the world coming to see the stunning alpine lakes or summit the roughly 14,500-foot Mount Sneffels. But
The Blue Lakes, located in the San Juan Mountains on Colorado’s Western Slope, offer Instagram-worthy alpine lakes and access to 14ers, Mount Sneffels. But it's become so popular the environment is suffering. U.S. Forest Service wants to require permits for hiking and camping there.
Hikers who want to visit the popular Blue Lakes at the base of Mt. Sneffels may need permits starting in 2025, if a Forest Service management plan is approved. Blue Lakes, located within the Mt. Sneffels Wilderness Area, has sustained significant impacts from increased use in recent years, which helped spur the visitor use management plan including the permitting system. The area attracts an estimated 35,000 visitors per year, most …
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The Summit County Democratic Party vacancy committee will meet Wednesday to fill the District 3 Summit Board of County Commissioners seat following the resignation of Josh Blanchard. Candidates will compete for the seat at the.