University of Colorado Boulder students have found that the economic impacts of outdoor recreation are growing in many rural communities across the western U.S., and Cañon City is no exception. CU graduate students Joshua Corning, Eric Howard and Nathan Boyer-Rechlin presented the findings of their Socio-Economic Impact Study of public trails in Cañon City study […]
Historic Tunnel Drive has been open to recreational use for over a hundred years, but Saturday saw the trail’s first-ever duathlon held along the scenic path. Over 90 participants enjoyed one of three distances – starting in Centennial Park, traveling along Tunnel Drive, and ascending part or all of Royal Cascade trail. “I don’t know […]
For those looking for a fun physical challenge outside of the average 5K run, Fremont Adventure Recreation is proud to introduce Canon City’s duathlon – Tunnel Vision. The first event of its kind in the Royal Gorge Region – the duathlon pairs mountain biking with hiking/trail running. Tunnel Vision will feature a bike ride from […]
Local non-profits join forces in land conservation effort
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) Palmer Land Conservancy, a regional land conservation champion, along with ten other outdoor recreation and land conservation nonprofits announced the launch of Elevate the Peak. The initiative is focused on the development of a 10-year implementation plan of current and future land conservation and recreation efforts in the Pikes Peak region.
Elevate the Peak is led by an 11-person Leadership Council and will bring together the conservation, outdoor recreation, and the public, private, and philanthropic sectors through an engagement initiative, including web-based community engagement.
Organizers say it s an effort to better understand how Coloradans use outdoor spaces in the Pikes Peak Region, and how to best protect it.