The Land Line

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…

As summer warms up, so do orders at New Roots Farm in Cañon City. This local favorite farm is a delight to visit, as orders can be placed online and picked up on Thursdays.

Evidence of the 2013 Black Forest Fire is still visible as you drive through the wooded community east of Colorado Springs.

On a summer evening at the Borrego Ranch, magpies call to one another from across the wide banks of Currant Creek. While it is little more than a trickle in the heat of summer, the banks show…

This article was published in the June 21, 2020 edition of the Colorado Springs Gazette. 

You need a moment to relax. Disconnect. Refocus. Appreciate the world around you. These moments of peace and rejuvenation may be easier to achieve than you think: just go for a walk.

‘As the young aspen tree grew, plants and animals taught the tree new lessons each day.

Recently, in order to better understand how Palmer Land Trust can serve our community during the COVID-19 pandemic, we conducted an online survey.

"Community is a network of people who have come together and live in a place together and are committed to making that place as good as it can possibly be." - Rebecca Jewett, President and CEO,…

Three new board members were recently appointed to the Palmer Land Trust board. The organization is recognized as being Colorado’s third-largest land conservation organization and the 18th…

Farmers and ranchers are always at the whim of nature’s caprice, and 2020 has been no exception.