Outdoor Recreation

Some of the most bothersome aquatic nuisance species in Colorado recently are unsuspecting shellfish. Invasive zebra mussels were found in Highline Lake in September of 2022, forcing officials to drain the lake in hopes of eradicating them. Now, Highline Lake State Park says they’re back in business for the 2025 season.

KDNK’s news team brings you local and regional news from the Roaring Fork Valley ... and beyond.

Colorado’s natural landscapes have long enchanted visitors and residents alike. From early photography in the 1890s to today’s digital era, these locations continue to attract visitors. Social media influencers are now a big part of this process.

Hunting season has kicked off in Colorado, with tourists and residents gearing up for their trips.KDNK News Director Hattison Rensberry has this report.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is urging the public to remain bear aware this summer to avoid dangerous run-ins with some of our largest neighbors.

The Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers used their afternoon to increase visibility and trail quality at the Doc Holliday Cemetery in Glenwood Springs.

KDNK’s Hattison Rensberry interviews Sarah Puckett, a full-time content creator for the brand she shares with her husband called Organized Adventurer.

Boat inspection protocols are going into place as lakes open up, and the risk of spreading aquatic invasive species sharply rises.

Filmmakers featured at 5Point Film Festival (Anna Wilder Burns and Jordyn Romero) do a special interview discussing their film Beyond Normal and their process as collaborating film directors.