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Big Crowds Expected At Bear Creek Lake Over Weekend
LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4)– Big crowds are expected at Bear Creek Lake Park over the 4th of July holiday weekend. Park officials predict the area will reach capacity early each weekend day because of the...
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Seniors Cross Hot Air Balloon Ride Off Bucket List, Scuba Diving Next?
LITTLETON, Colo. (CBS4) – Nine senior citizens from Centennial got the ride of a lifetime this week as they took an early morning flight and fulfilled a dream. “Ever since the movie ‘Bucket List’ we...
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Top Family Activities In Denver To Do Before The Summer Ends
Boulder Reservoir (credit: City of Boulder) The kids are out of school and the days are long but soon we’ll say goodbye to yet another summer. Let’s make some summertime memories by enjoying these...
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Top Spots For Bird Watching Near Denver
Downy woodpecker (credit: Dave Collins) Colorado is already known nationally as one of the best places for spotting natural wildlife, thanks to the many different state parks and protected wildlife...
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Pot Grow Partner Accused Of Killing Man Found In Burned Car
DENVER (AP) – Investigators believe a man found dead in a burned car outside Denver was shot by his partner in a marijuana growing operation, possibly while harvesting plants. The body of Jason Dosa, a...
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Swim Beach At Chatfield Reservoir Closed Due To High Bacteria Levels
LITTLETON, Colo. (CBS4) – Officials at Chatfield State Park have closed the swim beach on Wednesday due to poor water quality. According to park officials, routine water quality tests detected “higher...
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Crews Quickly Gain Upper Hand On Fire That Threatened Structures
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– Firefighters rushed to put out a fire near Chatfield Reservoir in Chatfield State Park on Tuesday afternoon that was threatening structures. Copter4 flew over the fire...
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Cherry Creek & Chatfield State Parks Open To Boating This Weekend
DENVER (CBS4) – The sound of motorboats firing up their engines will be heard this weekend in two popular lakes in the southern part of the Denver metro area. Officials with Colorado Parks and Wildlife...
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Chatfield Swim Beach Closed For The Summer
LITTLETON, Colo. (CBS4)– People who like to visit the Swim Beach at Chatfield State Park may be disappointed this summer. That’s because the Swim Beach will be closed for the season. (credit: CBS)...
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Crews Respond To Chatfield State Park For Water Rescue
CHATFIELD STATE PARK, Colo. (CBS4) – Firefighters and rescue teams were called out to Chatfield State Park on Sunday for a water rescue. (credit: Littleton Fire) When they got there, they realized it...
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Dive Teams Rescue Hot Air Balloon In Distress
LITTLETON, Colo. (CBS4)– A boat helped pull a hot air balloon in distress to safety on Wednesday morning. Dive rescue teams from the Littleton Fire Department and South Metro Fire Rescue rushed to...
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Best Campgrounds In The Denver Area
DENVER (CBS4) – Some of Colorado’s best campsites are just a short trip down the road. Whether you have friends or kin driving their RV or camper when they come visit, or you want to introduce children...
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Chatfield, Cherry Creek State Parks Opening For Boating
ARAPAHOE AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES (CBS4) – Two of Colorado’s most popular state parks will be available for boaters after a delayed closure due to ice. Chatfield State Park opened Tuesday, and Cherry Creek...
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Wildlife Officials Catching Spawning Fish To Help Stock Reservoirs
CHATFIELD STATE PARK, Colo. (CBS4) – Colorado’s reservoirs are now open for recreation and Colorado Parks & Wildlife is making sure they are ready for people who want to go fishing. (CBS) The...
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Best Public Beaches And Reservoirs Near Denver
DENVER (CBS4) – It’s finally feeling like summer and it’s time to break out the bathing suits, coolers and beach chairs. Living 1,200 miles from the coast will not stop Denverites from spending a...
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Colorado State Parks, Rocky Mountain National Park Get Jump In Visitors
ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– Colorado State Parks are seeing a jump in visitors this holiday weekend. It’s the same at Rocky Mountain National Park where dozens of vehicles waited to get into the...
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Fire Restrictions In Place Across Colorado Ahead Of Labor Day Weekend
DENVER (CBS4) – Campgrounds are filling up for Labor Day weekend, but new fire dangers are posing a risk across Colorado. Heading into the holiday weekend, there are several fire restrictions including...
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‘First Day Hike’: Colorado State Parks Encourage An Active Start To 2020
(CBS4) — Colorado Parks and Wildlife is encouraging people to start the new year off right, by participating in one of more than 30 First Day Hikes at state parks. On Wednesday, about 40 people came...
View Article1 Rescued, 1 Dies After Chatfield State Park Incident
LITTLETON, Colo. (CBS4) – South Metro firefighters responded to a water rescue at Chatfield State Park at around 3:26 p.m. on Saturday. Rescuers say one person was in the water and was brought to...
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Rescue Boat Capsizes During Search For Missing Adult At Chatfield State Park...
CHATFIELD STATE PARK, Colo. (CBS4)– The South Metro Fire Rescue Dive Team rushed to the swim beach at Chatfield State Park on Friday afternoon. One adult was reported missing near the swim beach at...
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