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Apr 15, 2020
3 min

Trail Traffic: A Report & A Request

We checked the trail counters during the first part of the COVID-19 Stay-at-Home order, and they've been working overtime.

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Apr 14, 2020
2 min

Campfire Cooking: Backcountry Pad Thai

Break out of your camping food routine with this simple Pad Thai recipe.

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Apr 10, 2020
2 min

What's that Gobble?

The wild turkeys are back in the Backcountry Wilderness Area and they're looking for love.

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Apr 8, 2020
1 min

Nature Chat: Backcountry Goats

Watch this Nature Chat with Carly Steiger, the Backcountry Equine Coordinator, for a look around the goat pen and to meet our goats.

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Apr 8, 2020
2 min

Meet Our Barnyard Animals: The Goats

There are five goats who live at Backcountry Base Camp and each one has it's own unique personality! Get to know them!

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Apr 7, 2020
1 min

Nature Chat: Golden Eagles

A chat with Anne Price, president of the Raptor Education Foundation about Golden Eagles and the significance of the Wildcat Mountain nest.

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Apr 6, 2020
2 min

Eco Explorers At Home: Magic Wand

Check out this story and a pair of nature activities to engage your preschooler this week!

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Apr 2, 2020
3 min

The Coronavirus Trail Code

How to navigate COVID-19 on the Backcountry Wilderness Area trail systems.

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Mar 30, 2020
2 min

Spring Project: Outdoor Kitchen

How-To Make an Outdoor Kitchen for Junior Chef in Your Backyard or on a Patio

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Mar 23, 2020
3 min

The Outside Scoop

The HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area can be a refuge as our community deals with the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Mar 19, 2020
2 min

Spring Project: Tie-Dye a Snow Village

When spring starts with a wintry blast and March is the snowiest month in the Denver metro area, here's a project to take advantage of it.

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10 Reasons Why Being a Camp Backcountry Counselor is the Best (and Hardest) Job You'll Ever Have

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Mar 6, 2020
4 min

10 Reasons Why Being a Camp Backcountry Counselor is the Best (and Hardest) Job You'll Ever Have

There are lots of summer jobs out there. So, what is the big deal about being a Camp Backcountry counselor?

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Why Does the Backcountry Wilderness Area Matter?

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Mar 3, 2020
2 min

Why Does the Backcountry Wilderness Area Matter?

Why does the Backcountry Wilderness Area matter? Our team believes wild places embody the goodness of the world.

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Feb 27, 2020
2 min

How Well Do You Know a Horse?

If you think the first step to horseback riding is hopping the saddle, think again. Backcountry's Equine Coordinator, Carly Steiger, gives e

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Feb 21, 2020
2 min

Project Winter: Snow Ice Cream

Snow Ice Cream turns the cold weather into a chilly treat!

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Feb 15, 2020
2 min

Nature Knowledge: Antler vs. Horn

Here's the difference between an antler and a horn.

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Program Spotlight: Camp Backcountry Leader-in-Training Program

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Feb 12, 2020
4 min

Program Spotlight: Camp Backcountry Leader-in-Training Program

Camp Backcountry's Leader-in-Training program teaches teens real-life skills through mentorship and experience.

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Feb 3, 2020
2 min

Project Winter: Ice Art

Ice Art is a winter project that combines nature, art, weather, and more!

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Jan 23, 2020
1 min

Backcountry Field Notes

Consider Backcountry Field Notes your local guide to all things conservation, education, and outdoor life.

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Meet Your 2020 Resolutions in the Backcountry Wilderness Area

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Jan 23, 2020
2 min

Meet Your 2020 Resolutions in the Backcountry Wilderness Area

Here are three ways to reach your New Year's intentions in the Backcountry Wilderness Area.

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