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10/02/2026

BE the beaver. 🦫

Kinney Creek in north-central Colorado has faced decades of ecological damage from historic land use, declining beaver activity, and intense wildfires, including the 2020 East Troublesome Fire.

As part of the Riparian Reconnect project supporting Colorado riverscapes, this stewardship crew is helping to bring the creek and its surroundings back to health by taking inspiration from nature's ecosystem engineers: beavers.

Beaver dams slow down water and reshape a simple flowing creek into a wetter, more varied system that can support many plants and animals. The crew is building beaver-dam-like structures along the creek to get the same result.

And there are early signs it's working, like baby trout spotted in the newly pooled water. 👀 Let's go, team!

🦺 The Riparian Reconnect Project: Colorado Open Lands, EcoMetrics, EcoWorks
🤝 Supported by the RESTORE Colorado grant program: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, GOCO, & more funders.

09/03/2026

They did it! ✨ Town of Silver Cliff, Colorado, a small town in the Wet Mountain Valley of south-central Colorado, celebrated the long-awaited opening of its revitalized community park.

Built in 1987, the park has long been a place for outdoor activity and community connection. But it needed upgrades to improve accessibility and reflect the priorities of today’s residents.

Designed in partnership with the community, it now has something for everyone: a new ADA-accessible playground and sand volleyball court, with a brand-new, four-court pickleball facility coming soon to serve Silver Cliff’s fast-growing pickleball community.

We couldn’t be happier to see their vision come to life. 🏐🛝

🤝 Funded by GOCO + powered by Colorado Lottery proceeds.

Baker’s Park is getting bigger. 🚵‍♀️Work is underway on Phase 2 of this trail system near Silverton, adding nearly 10 mi...
08/20/2026

Baker’s Park is getting bigger. 🚵‍♀️

Work is underway on Phase 2 of this trail system near Silverton, adding nearly 10 miles of new trails for hikers, runners, and mountain bikers of all abilities.

Phase 1 delivered a 7-mile beginner-to-intermediate loop that’s been a big hit, welcoming nearly 4,000 users in its first season.

When complete, Baker’s Park will offer 30 miles of trail right outside Silverton’s doorstep, giving residents and visitors even more opportunities to experience the dramatic San Juan Mountains.

🤝 A massive team effort led by Silverton Singletrack Society, in partnership with San Juan County and Bureau of Land Management - Colorado. Proudly supported by GOCO alongside Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Foundation for America's Public Lands, and many community partners.

📸 Silverton Single Track Society

08/05/2026

Hbd, Colorado! 🎈On Saturday, GOCO and friends joined Coloradans across the state for a simultaneous ascent up the state's 14,000-foot mountains to celebrate Colorado's 150th and America's 250th anniversaries.

Their chosen challenge: Grays Peak. It's Colorado's highest point on the Continental Divide, the state's second-highest peak at 14,278 feet, and a ~7.5-mile hike round trip.

Whether you're climbing a 14er, exploring your local park or trail, or simply spending time outside, it's easy to see why Colorado's outdoors are worth protecting and caring for.

Here's to the places that bring us together. 💚

🤝14er Climb: Summit 2026 made possible by America 250 - Colorado 150 Commemoration, History Colorado, Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office, and Colorado Mountain Club.

🌾 1,018 acres on Colorado Springs' east side are now protected forever.Thanks to the leadership of Palmer Land Conservan...
08/04/2026

🌾 1,018 acres on Colorado Springs' east side are now protected forever.

Thanks to the leadership of Palmer Land Conservancy, in partnership with the City of Colorado Springs and GOCO, Wild Horse Ranch's shortgrass prairie, wetlands, and wildlife habitat will continue to benefit people and wildlife for generations to come.

More than a century of mining and cattle operations shaped the landscape, with coal extraction beginning in the 1880s and continuing into the 1960s. After mining ended, native grasses, pronghorn, and migratory birds gradually returned, transforming the land into a recovering prairie and wetland ecosystem.

The work doesn't stop here. Partners will now begin master planning, exploring future close-to-home recreation opportunities for the area's growing community, and ways to share the property's rich natural and cultural history.

Get the full story 👉 https://bit.ly/4zchiPo
📸 Palmer Land Conservancy

07/29/2026

✨ The trail to Hanging Lake is back, and stronger than ever.

Made possible by this dream team: U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Forest Service - White River National Forest, National Forest Foundation, City of Glenwood Springs, Colo. Government, Colorado Lottery, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, GOCO, design and construction partners, and everyone who cares about this special place.

🎥 Watch the full story: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYVThqEvpEc

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1948277826558731

🌿 More room to roam is coming to Steamboat Springs.City of Steamboat Springs - Government has permanently protected 131 ...
07/24/2026

🌿 More room to roam is coming to Steamboat Springs.

City of Steamboat Springs - Government has permanently protected 131 acres of the 188-acre Slate Creek property, located on the west side of Steamboat Springs along the Yampa River corridor. The conservation easement preserves the land as open space while creating opportunities for future hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, and other recreation.

GOCO was proud to invest more than $1.4 million alongside local, state, and philanthropic partners to help make this long-planned vision a reality.

ℹ www.steamboatsprings.net/m/newsflash/home/detail/3307
📸 City of Steamboat Springs

🙌 All in for the Valley. GOCO staff and board members were honored to join Adams State University, San Luis Valley Great...
07/16/2026

🙌 All in for the Valley.

GOCO staff and board members were honored to join Adams State University, San Luis Valley Great Outdoors, local leaders, conservation partners, recreation advocates, and community members for the San Luis Valley Conservation & Outdoor Legacy Gathering to celebrate decades of collaborative conservation and imagine what's next for the region.

As the Valley faces interconnected challenges to natural resources, agriculture, and local economies, the gathering focused on building on the region's strong partnerships to identify transformative projects that will shape its future for generations.

Hosted at the ranch of former Secretary of the Interior and U.S. Ambassador Ken Salazar, the event also included a tour of the historic, recently renovated Lobatos Bridge on the Rio Grande, where Salazar shared his deep connections to the Valley and its irreplaceable lands, waters, and cultural heritage.

We left feeling proud, hopeful, and ready to keep the impact going, together. Let's do this, Colorado! 💪

📷 Adams State University & GOCO

Now open! 🥾 The 681-acre Lost Canyon Ranch Open Space, just outside Castle Rock. It's got 10 miles of trails, from an ea...
07/14/2026

Now open! 🥾 The 681-acre Lost Canyon Ranch Open Space, just outside Castle Rock.

It's got 10 miles of trails, from an easy walk near the trailhead to moderate and more challenging hikes, and views of grasslands, forests, canyon cliffs, and striking rock formations.

📍6581 Lost Canyon Ranch Rd

Know before you go:
• Open daily from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Aug. 31
• No pets, sorry, furry friends!
• Portable restrooms are available at both trailheads
• Cell service is limited, so save the trail map
• Bring plenty of water—there's no drinking water on site

Three cheers for the Town of Castle Rock Government, Douglas County - Government, The Conservation Fund, and Douglas Land Conservancy for making it happen! GOCO was proud to support with a $3 million grant.

Learn more and plan your visit at crgov.com.
📸 Bergreen Photography
🗺️ Town of Castle Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

🌾💛 On June 6, Colorado celebrated its first-ever Prairie Day, recognizing the vital role native grasslands play in susta...
07/08/2026

🌾💛 On June 6, Colorado celebrated its first-ever Prairie Day, recognizing the vital role native grasslands play in sustaining wildlife, supporting working ranches, and strengthening rural communities.

With nearly half of Colorado’s native grasslands already lost, it’s also a reminder of what’s at stake and what outdoor partners are working hard to protect.

In celebration, the Eastern Colorado Grasslands Coalition (ECGC) and partners welcomed 75 riders to its Shrikes & Bikes event in Genoa, where cyclists explored the shortgrass prairie of Lincoln County by gravel bike—gaining a deeper appreciation for the communities, lands, wildlife, agriculture, and history of eastern Colorado.

Regional partnerships like the ECGC are helping turn the vision of Colorado’s Outdoors Strategy into action, bringing people together to protect and care for the outdoor treasures that make every corner of our state unique.

We’re so proud to support.

📸 1. Dan Skeeters, 2. Abe Medina, 3. ECGC, 4. Joni Mitchek
🤝 Eastern Colorado Grasslands Coalition, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Colorado State Land Board, Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, & GOCO

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