The Land Line

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

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…

Bear Creek Regional Park From its beginnings as a hunting ground and ranch in the early 1800s, to the community-led Poor Farm in the early 1900s, Bear Creek Regional Park has been an integral…

Find a Trail: Ute Valley Park With beauty at every turn, it’s difficult to choose a favorite spot in Ute Valley Park, a Palmer-protected property.

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.

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…