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Trees · Glenwood SpringsAs the days shorten, temperatures drop and trees start to change color, Colorado’s black bear population is packing in the calories for winter. Each fall, bears start to ramp up their daily caloric intake, seeking around 20,000 calories a day to build up enough fat reserves to survive winter, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. This is equivalent to a fast food order consisting of 20 chicken sandwiches, 10 large orders of French fries, 10…See the Story
How to prevent conflict with hungry bears as they pack on the calories for winter
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Trees · HalifaxApril showers may bring May flowers, but August sun doesn’t always equate to September fun. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, over 99% of the Garfield County population has been experiencing “extreme drought” since Aug. 5. The last time less than 90% of the county experienced less than “abnormally dry” conditions was early January. The drought — with no current end in sight — can have dreadful consequences on Garfield County’s local econo…See the Story
A Dry Summer’s Effect on Autumn
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Glenwood Springs · Glenwood SpringsFor the first time in six years, volunteers are returning to Hanging Lake Trail later this month to help restore one of Glenwood Canyon’s most iconic destinations. On Saturday, Sept. 27, more than 50 people will join Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers for a one-day project focused on finishing touches to the recently updated 1.2-mile trail. The workday is fully booked and will bring together community members, high school interns from RFOV’s Youth …See the Story
RFOV volunteers return to Hanging Lake for first time since 2019
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