The U.S. Forest Service, San Isabel National Forest - Salida Ranger District will celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 26 with a trail maintenance project in Chaffee County.
The Waterdog Lakes trail (#1417) is located west of the Monarch Mountain Lodge just off of Highway 50. Workers of all ages should be prepared with [...]

The following story was submitted by GARNA:

Photo Caption: According to informal observations by the volunteer group Friends of Fourmile, the past Memorial Day saw perhaps the heaviest visitation ever in the past 6-7 years in the Fourmile area east of Buena Vista. There were an estimated 235 camping units representing about 1,000 visitors at the [...]

The BV Cruiser Club will be hosting their second ride this Thursday, 7PM, McPhelemy Park. Check out their website for more info.

And an excerpt from a story by Sterling R. Quinton over at Ark Valley Voice about the last ride:

“Despite the cool winds and a threatening collection of clouds culminating to create a great reason [...]

Coming up soon: Paddlefest and BV Pro Rodeo 2009! Check out the website and videos and get ready for some fun…

“100% BABY ALPACA” is a presentation on a unique expedition, that a group of students were able to take to South America this winter. The Link School is an expeditionary high school located just north of Buena Vista. Comprised of thirteen students and five staff who live and work together in a close communtity. [...]

Whitewater enthusiasts will descend onto the historic town of Buena Vista on the Upper Arkansas River May 22-25th, 2009 (Memorial Day Weekend) for a huge kickoff party to celebrate the start of the summer whitewater boating season.
Buena Vista-based Colorado Kayak Supply is coordinating an action-packed weekend of fun and educational activities for paddlers of all [...]

Just a couple of days ago I had a very pleasurable, very mellow hike up to Lost Lake where I have not been for a number of years. I had forgotten just how charming and beautiful this lake is. If you get the chance, you should carve out a couple of hours to head that [...]

I have to say that having people run with a passion far enough to make it into a festival is a level of fan devotion that I aspire to. Not being able to attend this years festival, I had a quick run around the web and found a few fun resources for mushroom hunters [...]

A ChannelBV reader submitted this Washington Post article as an interesting comment about the rise of unpleasant interactions out on the trail.
“Federal officials charged with administering public lands say confrontations that erupt into violence on crowded trails in the West remain rare, but they warn that resentful frictions are rising. The region is the fastest-growing [...]

Driving to the river to connect with some friends new and old this weekend, I greatly enjoyed American Public Media’s Program, Speaking of Faith on our local public radio station KRCC.  This weeks show was devoted to Dr. Stuart Brown, founder of the National Institute for Play.  As you might imagine, the institutes purpose seems [...]