Research: E-Bikes February 28, 2020 - The following is an excerpt from the 2019 literature review conducted by Sadie Mae Palmatier and Abraham Proffitt about recreation conflicts focused on emerging e-bike technology. Their research was part… 
Anne U. White Trail Opens Soon December 3, 2019 - As you may know, the Anne U. White Trail has remained closed since it was damaged significantly by the September 2013 flood. If you don’t know about this gem, it… 
Care for Public Lands December 3, 2019 - The Boulder County Parks & Open Space Partnership Program engages businesses and organizations in stewardship projects. Our partner businesses and organizations care deeply for our county public lands. Partners participate… 
Research: Habitat Fragmentation December 3, 2019 - The Boulder County Parks & Open Space Department offers grants for research on county open space lands each year. All proposals are reviewed by a team of resource specialists, and… 
River Otters Inhabit Local Waters December 3, 2019 - The river otter pups were seven months old now, and this chilly morning was the first time they saw cold, white stuff on the ground. Snow! They quickly discovered they… 
What a Difference a Year Makes December 3, 2019 - Every year, various work groups at Parks & Open Space finish projects. Some, like trails and property openings, are very visible to the public. Others are less prominent, but no… 
A Winter Snake’s Tale December 3, 2019 - While we finally have some snow sticking to the ground, you may (or may not) have noticed that the snakes have vanished from sight. That’s because snakes are ectothermic, or… 
Raptors in Winter December 3, 2019 - Benjamin Franklin had a disdain for bald eagles, declaring the species “a bird of bad moral character… and a rank coward.” Would you be surprised to learn, in 1840, John… 
Hemp Happenings August 30, 2019 - Industrial hemp is popping up on Boulder County Open Parks & Space agricultural properties. What exactly is hemp, and why now? The federal farm bill definition of “industrial hemp” means… 
Long’s Expedition August 30, 2019 - In the corner of Boulder County, Long’s Peak looms in silent, snow-capped majesty near its namesake, the city of Longmont. Originally named Les Deux Oreilles (“Two Ears”), Long’s Peak was…
