With the weather warming up camping season is upon us. Time to get the trailer out and go completely through it. A few suggestions check all of the tires including the spare. Check water system for leaks and then run plenty of water through the system. By spending a few hours now you can save a lot of headaches later.  Colorado Parks & Wildlife is recommending that you make reservations now for summer camping. You can make your reservation by calling 800-678-2267 or online at coloradostateparks.reserveamerica.com.

Great News-The Colorado Fishing Report states that fishing on the Blue River below the Dillon Dam is very good (great place to try if you have not fished it before). As the ice comes off of the streams and lakes fishing will continue to improve. Just a reminder there is only several weeks of good fishing this time of year. As the spring runoff increases good fishing decreases. Good Luck!!

 We are going to a gun show this weekend in Loveland at Centerra. I like to go to gun shows. Not that I buy much at them. My real purpose is to see new items that vendors are displaying. Also there is a wealth of reliable information that you can get from the vendors. There is one booth that I always stop by. That is the Colorado Division of Wildlife. They always have new information regarding the upcoming hunting and fishing seasons. Hope to see some new stuff-Stay Tuned

I can not wait for Saturday. My geology class is heading on an expedition up the Big Thompson Canyon to Rocky Mountain National Park. We will be looking at stream structure and the damage the flood last September did in the canyon. When we get to the park we will be looking at rock formations along with glacier formation. Should be an exciting and educational trip. Anything in the outdoors makes for an exceptional Day!

Started to plan our first camping/fishing trip today. We as a family love to go to Red Feathers, Colorado to enjoy the outdoors. One of the best lakes to take your family to is West Lake. Access to the lake is very easy and the camping spots and the facilities are pristine. Fishing has always been good and you can walk from your camp to the lake. The one drawback is that I am not the only one that thinks it is a nice place. Therefore you need a reservation. Google West Lake for further information and instructions to make a reservation. Enjoy!

Diversity In the Outdoors

As an avid outdoorsman, I love to talk about the outdoors and share stories with others. Meeting people that you do not know at the campground, on the trail, and in the field is always fun and educational. In my many trips I have often wondered why there are very few African Americans and Hispanics that are enjoying the outdoors.Check this NPR video this is good stuff. Thanks to NPR for the video!

I can hardly wait to start camping again. First things first. Need to go get trailer out of storage and bring it home. Before moving it, I start my list of things to check. Fist, check tire pressure, and inspect tires for cracks or damage. Next, check the exterior of the trailer for any damage from winter. Check license plate to ensure current registration. You will want to plug in your trailer lights to vehicle to ensure they work properly. Now we are ready to pull trailer home to continue inspection and cleaning.