The Fremont Explorer

01/21/2018

At nearly $4 a linear foot, many may question the value of professionally built trail systems. Their great worth, however, lies not only in their environmental sustainability, but also in their philosophical complexity.

10/25/2017

Definitely one of our favorite places to explore!

09/27/2017

Saturday, September 30th, is National Public Lands Day. This is a fee-free day for all federal public lands and many state parks. Did you know that over 30% of land in the US is public land? This includes our neighborhood parks, mountain parks, state & federal lands.

We encourage you to take the day to visit and enjoy our parks and public lands. As you do so, please celebrate and respect the area and other visitors by placing all trash in any provided receptacles or by packing it out. Please also pick up any pet waste and dispose of it properly. Litter and pet waste impact our quality of life and enjoyment of our natural landscapes. Both litter and pet waste can eventually end up in our waterways where it impacts water quality, humans and wildlife.

08/31/2017

Heck yeah! We can't wait to explore the area and see these dinosaurs on display.

There is one week left to submit an application and design concept to Lisa Studts at the Royal Gorge Regional & History Museum. Visit http://www.rgmhc.org/dinodaze for further details and an application.

CALL TO ARTISTS!
The City Council and the Community Engagement in Public Art Committee are seeking community involvement in a new public art project, “Dino Daze”. Visit http://www.rgmhc.org/dinodaze for guidelines, application, and blank dinosaur sheets.

07/22/2017

On the way home from our recent Salida road trip, we decided to do some exploring. One of our stops was in Florence, where we checked out Florence Brewing Company. But before we made it to the brewery, we made a quick stop and did some time in Canon City at the Museum of Colorado Prisons. Read on to...

06/20/2017

See the list at GenerationWild.com/the-list

06/20/2017

No. 87 is Pitch a tent. But before you do, sign the National Wildlife Federation’s Great American Campout pledge to go camping this summer. Here’s where to take the pledge: http://www.nwf.org/Great-American-Campout.aspx

05/28/2017

The 2017 issue of The Fremont Explorer will be out later (summer) than usual (spring) and our production phase is getting close to wrapping up. This is so we could focus on summer/fall activities in our area. Our 3rd issue highlights the many camping and trail options in Fremont County. Getting excited!!!

05/25/2017

So proud that our area is highlighted in destinations to visit in Colorado! We live in a wonderful area and there are so many outdoor activities to do one can spend a whole weekend exploring and still need to come back for more. Get out and explore!

http://www.outtherecolorado.com/regions/front-range/canon-city/

Cañon City sits at the mouth of the Royal Gorge, where over millions of years the Arkansas River has carved a dramatic canyon that looks just as imposing from the top along its famous bridge as it does from a raft in the canyon’s exhilarating whitewater rapids. If you don’t quite feel up to plunging...

05/10/2017

CCPD to Begin Leash Law Enforcement

The Canon City Police Department wants to remind you that it is unlawful for the owner of any dog to permit their dog to run at large. When you are out walking with your dog, he or she needs to be on a leash, no more than 10 feet in length. Failure to follow this law could result in a municipal summons for Running at Large Prohibited, which is a Misdemeanor offense.

It is also unlawful not to pick up your dog’s waste, upon any street, alley, sidewalk, or public grounds. Failure to follow this law could result in a municipal summons for Unlawful Acts.

Beginning now, through May 31st, Canon City Police Officers and Community Service Officers will be issuing written warnings for violations of these statutes. Starting June 1st, violators will be issued municipal summonses for violations.

Contact: John Sabatino
Patrol Corporal
719-276-5600 Ext. 5628

05/03/2017

One of the best weekends of the year is our Annual Music & Blossom Festival! There are many events in Cañon City scheduled throughout the next 4 days. Come out to celebrate and support our community!

The 79th Annual Music & Blossom Festival kicks off tonight with the carnival to be followed by a variety of events and activities over the next four days. For more specific information on events or the history of the festival please visit http://www.ccblossomfestival.com