That means Bureau of Land Management Colorado lands are fee free, too! Enjoy your public lands responsibly tomorrow

It's shaping up to be another beautiful fall weekend. 🌞🌞🌞 Have a fun and safe weekend, all!

Lots of new closures in effect, including this large one from the Forest Service. Be sure to check COTREX before venturing out. trails.colorado.gov/closures/756t

Hear a first-hand firefighting story from Dan Gibbs - Director of the Department of Natural Resources. Thank you to Dan and the other firefighters working to protect Colorado! 👏👏👏

Today’s CO Backcountry Safety Week theme is to Avoid Activities Beyond Your Skill Level. Get the education before you take up backcountry sports, and go out with an experienced mentor or professional guide. Our SAR teams don’t want to meet you by accident! #RecreateResponsibly

It's Colorado Backcountry Winter Safety Awareness Week. Have fun and stay safe out there, folks!

Today’s CO Backcountry Safety Week theme is to always Check the CAIC Forecast and Danger Rating. Don’t be complacent! Most avalanche accidents involve experienced backcountry users. avalanche.state.co.us Statewide Twitter Account- x.com/COAvalancheInfo #KnowBeforeYouGo

Heading to backcountry? Carry an avalanche transceiver, probe & shovel. Pack the ten essentials: extra warm layers, first-aid & fire-starting kits, navigation tools, headlamp, food & water, repair tools, a whistle, sun protection, & a tarp or bivy. #RecreateResponsibly

Great visual from Lakewood, CO Trails on what "sticking to the trail" means

While you don't need to know about land ownership to find a trail on COTREX, here's a nice read about the different types of land that provide the 45,000+ miles of trails in CO.

Things to ask yourself before heading out on a hike: 🥾 What is my hiking experience? 🥾 Have I ever hiked in this type of environment before? 🥾 Have I ever tried to breathe quieter on a trail so bystanders don’t think I’m fighting for my life? #RecreateResponsibly

You may have you bring your snowshoes depending on which park you go to - but don't miss out on FREE National Park Day tomorrow! 👍

There is so much to be thankful for in our beautiful state. We greatly appreciate our employees & all Coloradans who care & love for our land, wildlife, water, and people. Happy #EarthDay Colorado! #coleg #copolitics (Photo: Colorado Parks and Wildlife - Crawford State Park)

And you can see these webcams and others directly in COTREX. Just look for the camera symbol on the map: trails.colorado.gov/trailheads/res…

We're so fortunate that Hanging Lake was spared from the fire last year! Remember to grab a reservation if you plan to visit this Colorado gem this year: trails.colorado.gov/advisories/127…

Love trails? Want to get more involved in the creation and care for them? Apply to be on the State Trails Committee! Applications are due 5/12/21: cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/…

Know someone who uses a wheelchair and likes to get out on trails? Make sure they see this awesome opportunity at Staunton State Park! cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/… 👩‍🦼+🚶+🌲=👍

Thanks for the heads up on this upcoming closure, High Line Canal and Denver Water! Here is this advisory in COTREX: trails.colorado.gov/advisories/130…

We hope that you had a wonderful #ColoradoPublicLandsDay on Saturday! Continue the celebration by following along with #CareForColorado week. Today's message - Leave it as you found it 👍 #LeaveNoTrace

It's National Trails Day on Saturday! Have a safe and enjoyable weekend, all!