The Land Line

Santa Fe Open Space A Shrubland Treasure on the Palmer Divide In the 1870s, General William J. Palmer acquired a beautiful 60-acre property north of Colorado Springs.

5 Summer Hikes (Totally) Worth the Drive It’s time to dust off your hiking shoes—the summer hiking season is here. From gentle prairie walks to summiting your next 14er, southern Colorado…

Summer Gear Picks From rivers to mountains, everyone has their list of essential gear when they head outdoors.

5 Nature Apps to Make You a Plant & Animal Expert With roughly 500 animal species and more than 2500 plant species in Colorado, it’s near impossible to know them all.

Palmer-Protected Santa Fe Open Space Opening to the Public On April 7, El Paso County will open the 60-acre Santa Fe Open Space to the public for hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians to…

Know Before You Go: Navigating Public Lands A great new option for discovering property lines when you're planning to hike, fish, camp, or hunt on public lands. 

5 Ways to Love the Land There are many ways to show your appreciation for the land. We’ve compiled just a few here. After all, the land needs a Valentine, too! 

8 Scenic Hikes to Spark Romance Not everyone considers a hike the most romantic thing to do, but when you crest the hill with your sweetie and take in that stunning view, there’s sure to be…

Winter Hiking: Beyond the 10 Essentials Article by Jamen Tyler

A Guide to Harvesting Your Own Christmas Tree It’s a time-honored tradition to journey into the woods and harvest your own tree during the holidays.

5 Kid-Friendly Hikes Around Colorado Springs Local trails that the whole family can enjoy There’s no perfect age to start hiking with your kids; we just think the soon

48 Hours in the Royal Gorge Region  Nestled at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, a river cuts through a massive gorge, a stunning landscape offers endless year-round opportuniti…