LibGuides: Colorado Parks & Recreation: Recommended Websites

Recommended Websites

US Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
"The BLM was established in 1946, but its roots go back to the years after America’s independence, when the young nation began acquiring additional lands. At first, these lands were used to encourage homesteading and westward migration. The General Land Office was created in 1812 to support this national goal."
National Park Service
"Find the latest news and events, search for images and videos, and discover facts and figures about the national parks."
Colorado State Parks
"Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages 42 state parks, all of Colorado's wildlife, more than 300 state wildlife areas and a host of recreational programs."
State Trust Lands
"State Trust Lands include about three million acres of state-owned lands used for a specific purpose — to generate revenue and provide financial support for Colorado public schools (K-12) and other public institutions."
Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Interactive map and database from the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. Data can be displayed by date, and type of accident or searched by avalanche location.
Free Printable USGS PDF Tops Maps from National Geographic

El Paso County Search and Rescue
"EPCSAR provides search and rescue services primarily in the jurisdiction of El Paso County, Colorado, under the authority of the El Paso County Sheriff. However, the team also responds to requests for assistance from other counties through a cooperative arrangement with the Colorado Search and Rescue Board (CSRB)."
First-Aid Checklist
REI's recommended list of items for first-aid. It also includes emergency essentials that you might carry separately from a kit.
Guide to Wilderness Medicine for Outdoor Professionals and First Responders
Wilderness first aid guide developed by the University of North Dakota College of Nursing.
NOLS Wilderness Medicine Resources
"Keep your assessment skills fresh with this powerful documentation tool developed by NOLS Wilderness Medicine."

Leave No Trace
"The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is a national organization that protects the outdoors by teaching and inspiring people to enjoy it responsibly. The Center accomplishes this mission by delivering cutting-edge education and research to millions of people across the country every year."
The Wilderness Society
The future of wilderness camping, hikes and other sustainable outdoor recreation depends on more people adopting what’s known as Leave No Trace principles. This link offers a list of those principles.

Check out books at the Library!

Bushcraft First Aid

From wilderness expert Dave Canterbury and outdoor survival instructor Jason Hunt comes the next installment in the New York Times bestselling Bushcraft series--a go-to first aid resource for anyone headed into the woods.

The Survival Handbook

The ultimate visual guide to camping, the wilderness, and outdoor survival skills, in a handy portable format and packaged in a functional mess pan.

How to Eat in the Woods

A comprehensive, practical, and reliable guide to finding food in the woods and living off the land, by respected wilderness survivalists. With text by wilderness survivalists, the information in How to Eat in the Woods is tried, trusted, and true. One of the most complete books written on the subject, this portable guide includes essential information on how to track, trap, kill, and prepare various types of animals; select bait, land fish, and clean and cook the catch; recognize edible plants, fruits, berries, and nuts; locate bird eggs; catch edible insects; and find potable water. Also included is information on building a fire and preparing food without utensils.

Colorado

With Moon Colorado , you'll explore an inspiring landscape of mountains and rivers, and immerse yourself in a culture that welcomes adventure.

Colorado - Insight Guides

The Rocky Mountain State of Colorado offers soaring peaks, world-class skiing and vibrant cities that lure travellers from all over the world to America's alpine heartland. Be inspired to visit by the new edition of Insight Guide Colorado, a comprehensive full-color guide to the state.

Rockhounding Colorado

Rockhounding Colorado takes you to 100 of the best rockhounding sites in the state. Search for amethyst and quartz at the Crystal Hill Mine, check out the view at Douglas Pass while looking for leaf imprints and insect fossils, or head to Saint Peters Dome to uncover green, white, and purple fluorite.

The Best Rocky Mountain National Park Hikes

Twenty of the best hikes within Rocky mountain National Park The Best Rocky mountain National Park Hikes is a great addition to the Colorado mountain Club's very popular pack guide series. The 20 hikes comprise an enticing mix of easy, wheelchair-friendly; to moderate; to "shouldn't we be roping up now?' trails.