A map illustrating the precipitation forecast of the 2010-2011 Winter Weather Outlook from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), with La Niña a crucial factor.
Study: Yellowstone wolves not helping aspens regenerate
The reintroduction of wolves into Yellowstone National Park is not helping aspen groves, despite declines in the number of elk, according to a new study.
Caribou Ranch open space sings with mellow hiking trails, mining and rail history
This mellow hike north of Nederland, Colo. offers a peaceful stroll through a large Rocky Mountain meadow, with a short side trail leading to an old silver mining camp.
White Ranch’s Rawhide trail traverses lush hills, meadows
The Rawhide trail in White Ranch outside of Golden, Colo. is an easy 4.8-mile hike.
The many faces of Golden’s North Table Mountain Park
Hiking this quiet Golden, Colo. landmark puts the visitor high above the Front Range.
Climate change may alter Yellowstone meadows, plant diversity
Researchers measured the changes in the Yellowstone meadow plant community from 1997 to 2007, including a period of extended drought, and found that shrubs (such as sagebrush) that grow in the drier meadows increased, while flowering plants decreased in number.
Santa Fe National Forest trails add spice to northern New Mexico
Hiking may not receive top billing in Santa Fe, but not far from town in the Santa Fe National Forest, several trails await the hiker.