Colorado currently has nine forest fires. The Hayman fire (SW of Denver) & has "eaten" 87,000+ acres (136 square miles!) & is only 5% contained. (largest CO fire previously was 17K acres ... )
Our fave elk area (eastside Flattops Wilderness in the White River Nat'l Forest) is threatened by the Coal Seam fire in the Glenwood Springs area - much more habitat is under the gun. "Official" fire season starts June 15th.
9 News , Denver TV station actually has some pretty good 'net coverage for Colorado & Forest Service -state listings has a "pick 'em" list for specific forest status.
May be a good idea to keep an eye out to make sure you even have an area to go to this fall - & a prayer for rain.
Our fave elk area (eastside Flattops Wilderness in the White River Nat'l Forest) is threatened by the Coal Seam fire in the Glenwood Springs area - much more habitat is under the gun. "Official" fire season starts June 15th.
9 News , Denver TV station actually has some pretty good 'net coverage for Colorado & Forest Service -state listings has a "pick 'em" list for specific forest status.
May be a good idea to keep an eye out to make sure you even have an area to go to this fall - & a prayer for rain.