While there is no swimming in Boulder Falls, and no climbing on the surrounding rocks, you’ll be able to feel the cool mist rising off the soothing falls, get lost in the sound of the rushing water, take in the scent of the surrounding pine trees and maybe even spot […]
Boulder Falls is only about 70 feet high, but it’s really breathtaking.Trail Snapshot: Boulder Falls Hike. Hike Distance 100 yards Dogs Allowed on Leash Hike Trail Map Click for a Trail Map Denver Drive Time 50 min Directions Click for Google Map Are dogs allowed on Boulder trails? Boulder Reservoir […]
Flagstaff is all about the outdoors, and it’s a true mountain town with recreational opportunities at every turn. Whether you’re looking for a quick stroll or a strenuous hike with your pup, there are plenty of dog-friendly trails around Flagstaff. Are dogs allowed in downtown Flagstaff? Dogs are welcome inside […]
It gets about 170 emergency calls every year. Rescues range from hikers with a twisted ankle to avalanches and serious problems. The bulk of rescue calls (45 percent) are to help hikers. In addition, nearly 20 percent of calls were to help rock climbers, particularly unroped climbing. Is Boulder good […]
The state Water Quality Standard for E. coli in recreational water bodies, including Boulder Creek, is 126 CFU/100 mL. Boulder Creek sometimes exceeds this standard. Can you swim in Boulder Creek? Okay, so you can’t actually dive into Boulder Creek, but you can definitely wade! You’ll find numerous spots for […]
Boulder Reservoir Leashed pets are welcome during the off-season at this lovely Boulder area park, which includes swimming areas, fishing, and wildlife viewing. On the North Side of the lake, dogs can take the short hike from the Open Space parking lot down to the beach and then run for […]
You’ll find numerous spots for a quick dip along the creek, including Eben G. Fine Park and the area near the Boulder Farmers’ Market under Broadway. Dogs are also welcome to wade, so bring your pooch along (on leash) to cool off. Is Boulder Creek safe for dogs? Leashed dogs […]
rock. A boulder is defined as any rock larger than 16” in diameter. They are available in two basic shapes: round and angular. Round boulders have smooth edges and curves. They are water-washed or river-run surface stones of granite and sandstone, worn over the eons by wind, sand and rain. […]
The hollow interior often is nearly filled with inward-projecting crystals, new layers growing on top of old. The crystals are of quartz, less often of calcite or dolomite, and sometimes of aragonite, ankerite, hematite, magnetite, pyrite, chalcopyrite, and sphalerite. What is found inside geodes? Most geodes contain clear quartz crystals, […]
The average weight of a sandstone boulder is approximately 150 pounds per cubic foot. Limestone boulders and granite boulders in most cases weigh more. They average about 175 pounds per cubic foot. To estimate the quantity, you need to convert the area into cubic feet by multiplying length x width […]
U.S. News & World Report ranked Colorado 46th out of 50 states in its 2019 Best States rankings for urban air quality. Where is the cleanest air in Colorado? Colorado Springs, CO. Colorado Springs has an air quality index of 88.3%. That’s a bit less than the national average of […]
The Department employs 904 firefighters and 41 civilians. There are 33 stations, 4 of which are at DIA. How many fire departments are in Denver? There are 39 fully staffed firehouses responding to fire and emergency calls within the city. Denver Fire provides fire and emergency calls to the City […]
Randy Royal. Fire Chief – Randy Royal. Chief Royal has been a member of the Colorado Springs Fire Department since 1987 and has worked in emergency services for over 42 years (28 years as a paramedic). Chief Royal has served in a Chief Officer role for 16 years, as a […]
Reported fires from NWCG and CAL FIRE Name Type Contained Cerro Pelado Wildfire 95% Perins Peak Fire Wildfire 80% Calf Canyon Wildfire 50% Hermits Peak Fire Wildfire 50% Where are the fires in Colorado burning? A wildfire burning outside of La Junta in Otero County is now 100% contained, according […]
FireTEAM is a video-based testing system that assesses critical skills necessary to be a firefighter and includes the often overlooked content areas of teamwork and human relations, as well as mechanical aptitude, reading ability and basic math skills. How do you pass a FireTEAM test? The following are tips you […]