The Land Line

Hanagan Farm Multi-generational farm conserved Over 115 years of hard work and history make the Hanagan Farm, a Colorado Centennial Farm located southeast of Rocky Ford in Otero County, a…

Protecting Land Protects Communities A Letter from the President & CEO “Let this distract you. Let it change how you think and how you see the world. . .

Red Rock Canyon Open Space History of the Rocks The towering sandstone formations of Red Rock Canyon Open Space have enthralled people since time immemorial.

General William Jackson Palmer and the Founding of Colorado Springs

Outdoor Recreation in the Time of COVID-19 “Show me a healthy community with a strong economy, and I’ll show you a community that ensures their natural resources—land, nature, water, open…

Palmer Land Conservancy—more than a land trust

Red Mountain holds not only a geographic place of honor in Manitou Springs, but also a historic one. The wooded mountainside was frequented by the Ute, Arapahoe, and Cheyenne tribes, who utilized…

Palmer Land Trust receives $303,700 grant to expand outdoor recreation opportunities and protect agricultural lands

Palmer Trail is a lovely, pine-strewn singletrack trail that offers sweeping views of Colorado Springs and the eastern plains. From High Park Road, the trail climbs into the mountains and above…

Just a few miles off of Highway 50 in Pueblo, you’ll find yourself deep in agriculture country. Rows of corn stalks, pepper plants, and squash vines cover the landscape east of the downtown area…

The quiet intermontane valley of South Park is well known for its scenic views and abundant wildlife.

Trails abound in the mountains west of Colorado Springs, giving residents and visitors alike the opportunity to escape to elevation. At Bluestem Prairie Open Space, however, the rolling, grassy…