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The National Park Service (NPS) launched a website today that features an "on-line" exhibit. Titled 9/11/01 The Meaning Of National Parks in Times of Crises, the site provides access to personal accounts of park visitors and employees both on and following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The site--whose address is www.nps.gov/remembrance--also invites its virtual visitors to comment on their current reflections about the value of National Parks in their lives today.
The site features some 20 interviews from an NPS oral history project that recorded the experiences and perspectives of employees who responded to the attacks and their aftermath at 12 sites in New York, Washington and around the country. In announcing the new website, NPS director Fran Mainella stated, "The National Park Service and our partners, the National Park Foundation and Eastern National want everyone to explore the memories of our workers and visitors -- and add personal comments and reactions."
"These parks and their people, the rangers, gardeners, police, secretaries, and more, will always carry the memory of September 11. Our visitors, at parks both near and far have shared their ideas of why and how they value the parks and the people who serve them. The message of September 11 is not only of loss. September 11 speaks of courage, determination and perseverance," she said.
The design and creation of the on-line exhibit is made possible through a grant from The National Park Foundation (NPF) to the Recovery and Remembrance Fund (Fund). "As we all continue to deal with our grief from the tragedy of September 11 in different ways, it is helpful to remember that National Parks can serve as special places for solitude, reflection and comfort," said Jim Maddy, president of the National Park Foundation. ""Now more than ever, National Parks have a special role to play in our lives, and connecting Americans to these special places through this web site is a role the National Park Foundation is pleased to play."
In addition to the web site, the Fund has underwritten the collection of the website's featured material, including the oral history project. It is managed by Eastern National, a nonprofit educational organization serving America's national parks and other public trusts. "Soon after 9/11,it was apparent that NPS staff and visitors had been deeply affected by what happened," said Eastern National President Chesley Moroz. "We established the Recovery and Remembrance Fund to document the oral histories of the park employees who witnessed and have supported the 9-11-01 recovery efforts and to create educational programs about the September 11th events and the involvement of national parks. Thanks to the generosity of the National Park Foundation and a number of organizations and individuals, we are pleased that the Fund was able to underwrite this important project," she said.
Featured parks include Federal Hall National Memorial, which on 9/11/01 served as a safe haven for some 250 people fleeing from the falling debris and choking dust caused by the collapse of the World Trade Center. Others are: The Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and Gateway in New York City; parks of metropolitan Washington, D.C.; Western Pennsylvania area parks; Fort McHenry (MD); Independence (PA); Shenandoah (VA); Mount Rainier (WA); Manzanar (CA); Yosemite (CA); and Golden Gate (CA).
Visitors to the website experience the ways these national park areas and their staffs and visitors responded to the events of 9/11 and its aftermath. The project also documents visitors talking about their sense of a heightened value of parks since the attacks. The website links to a number of related sites including the Official Flight 93 Website, The September 11 Digital Archive, and Museums Celebrate America's Freedoms.
The site uses the impact of the medium to present sound, video, and static displays. s2n Media of New York, which has done website development for a wide range of commercial and government clients, including the Smithsonian and the National Science Foundation, was contracted to create the site. The design team has obtained permission to incorporate post 9-11 news footage of parks and visitors from disparate places throughout the National Park System.
The NPS considers the website a work in progress and hopes that visitors will be inspired to share their stories and comments in the Remembrance section of the site . The goal is to allow people from around the United States and the world to contribute to the project and to incorporate their contributions into future exhibits and publications.
Although a few courageous passengers did make an attempt to thwart an airplane hijacker, most travelers face few safety problems while on the road. Nonetheless, serious accidents have occurred most of which could have been prevented with a little forethought and planning. Here's a short check list of reminders.
Escorted tours:National park vacations continue to be popular with travelers from around the world, and many people plan their national park vacations well in advance of their travel date. That doesn't mean, however, that a national park vacation is out of the question for last-minute travelers. In fact, by following a few simple suggestions, any traveler can enjoy an affordable and memorable vacation in one the country's most spectacular settings, even with as little as 24 hours' notice. "People have become so accustomed to planning their national park vacations far in advance that they are often forced to change their travel dates or cancel their reservations entirely," said Andrew N. Todd, president and CEO of Amfac Parks & Resorts, the largest park and resort management company in the U.S. "That's good news for last-minute vacationers. With a little bit of persistence and flexibility, these travelers can often successfully find accommodations at the national park of their choice." Todd offers these tips for planning a national park vacation. 1. Be a bargain-hunter. National Park vacations are a great value, and prices at lodges, restaurants and gift shops inside the parks are often lower than prices at facilities outside the parks. Visitors can find great bargains on popular items such a s Black Hills Gold at the Mount Rushmore National Memorial gift shop and Native American jewelry at the award-winning Hopi House gift shop at the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. 2. Be flexible. Because people make their plans so far in advance, they often call back with changes. In fact, half of all calls to Amfac Parks & Resorts' reservations center are to change or cancel existing reservations. Be as flexible as possible w ith travel dates and choice of lodging and you stand a better chance of getting a room on short notice. 3. Be persistent. Room availability is constantly changing, so make frequent calls to the Amfac reservations center to check on the situation at your park of choice. 4. Be timely. Room blocks are released 30 and 21 days prior to arrival. Even if a lodge or hotel has been sold out for months, travelers can often secure rooms when these blocks open up. 5. Be patient. Reservations agents typically handle many calls in a day, so you may have to wait a few moments for an available agent. 6. Be informed. Visit Amfac's web site at http://www.amfac.com for general information on the parks as well as lodging descriptions, rates and availability. Amfac Parks & Resorts operates lodges, restaurants and other concessions at Grand Canyon National Park, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Yellowstone National Park, Death Valley National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, Petrified Forest National Park and Everglades National Park. In addition, the company manages resorts in Napa, Calif.; Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; Nebraska City, Neb.; and at eight Ohio State Parks and three North Georgia State Parks. For reservations at national park lodges other than Yellowstone, call (1) 303-297-2757 or visit Amfac's web site at http://www.amfac.com. Reservations at Yellowstone can be made by calling (1) 307-344-7311 or visiting its web site at http://www.ynp-lodges.com. © 1998 Mesereau Public Relations
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Beaver Creek Resort #4 | 0" | 24" | 0" | 1" | p/pp | 9/13 OPEN: 970-476-5601 : $71.00 Lifts, ExpTemp: 20's, OPEN: Trails: /146, Acres: /1,625
Berthoud Pass Ski Area |2002-03 |shuttle |Service | only | / | /2 2002-03 shuttle service only..
800-754-2378 : $ 0 Lifts, ExpTemp: 20's, OPEN: Trails: /65, Acres: /1,000
Breckenridge #2 | 0" | 26" 31"| 0" | " | /pp | 17/26 OPEN: 970-453-5000 : $ .00 Lifts, ExpTemp: 20's, OPEN: Trails: /146, Acres: /2,208 Buttermilk Mountain/Aspn.| 0" | 17" 21"| 0" | " | p/pp | /7 OPENS: 12/14
970-925-1220 : $ .00 Lifts, ExpTemp: 20's, OPEN: Trails: /41, Acres: /420
Copper Mountain Resort | 0" | 29" 31"| 0" | 5" | /PP | 15/23 OPEN: 970-968-2882 : $61.00 Lifts, ExpTemp: 30's OPEN: Trails: 5/125 Acres: /2,450
Crested Butte MtnRsrt. | 0" | 23" 38"| 0" | " |mm/pp | 3/15 OPEN: NOW 970-349-2323 : $ .00 Lifts, ExpTemp: 20's, OPEN: Trails: /85, Acres: /1,058 Durango/PurgatoryResort-4| 0" | 23" 27"| 0" | 0" | /pp | 3/11 OPEN: / 800-525-0892 : $ .00 Lifts, ExpTemp: 30's OPEN: Trails: /75, Acres: /1,200 Eldora Mountain Resort-2 | 0" | 33" | 0" | " |mm/pp | 9/12 OPEN: 303-440-8700 #3 : $ .00 Lifts, ExpTemp: 10's, OPEN: Trails: /54, Acres: %/680 Keystone/North Peak #1 | 0" | 28" | 0" | 2" | /pp | 15/21 OPEN: / 970-248-0732 : $65.00 Lifts, ExpTemp: 20's, OPEN: Trails: 4/116, Acres: /1,861 Loveland Ski Areas | 0" | 35" | 0" | " | /pp | 9/11 OPEN: 303-571-5580 : $29.00 Lifts, ExpTemp: 20's OPEN: Trails: 64/77, Acres: 828/1,250
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Snowmass | 0" | 25" 31"| 0" | " | /pp | 10/20 OPEN: 970-925-1220 : $49.00 Lifts, ExpTemp: 20's OPEN: % Trails: /84, Acres: 360/3,010
Steamboat #1 | 0" | 23" 32"| 0" | " | /pp | 9/20 OPEN: 970-879-6111 : $ .00 Lifts, ExpTemp: 20's, OPEN: % Trails: /142, Acres: /2,939
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IP = Ice Patches IS = Icy surfaces LG = Loose Granular
TC = Thin Cover VS = Variable Surface WG = Wet Granular
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HEAVY SNOW WARNING:
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inches or more in 12 hours, or eight inches or more in 24 hours.
Mountain areas could experience snow accumulation of eight inches
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Colorado Division of Wildlife’s
Weekly Fishing Report
July 27, 2010
Seasonal Report
Mid-Summer Fishing
Late-July is often the time when anglers start to turn their attention to the many warm water species that can be found throughout the state. When cold water species move to deeper water and become less active, many warm water species come to life.
In many waters across Colorado, good fishing opportunities can be found from mid-summer thru fall. Several waters are specifically set-up to give youngsters and handicapped anglers better fishing access.
More than a few warm water species are active this time of year including; wiper, large and smallmouth bass, walleye, channel catfish, black crappie, yellow perch and green sunfish.
The majority of these species can be found on the eastern plains of Colorado, but don’t be surprised to find warm water fisheries up and down the Front Range and in suburban areas across the Denver metro area.
Chatfield Reservoir, in southwest Denver, has been a hot spot for walleye over the past couple of weeks. Fish are being caught along the roadbeds and the dam, from boats and from shore, using live bait and grub lures. The reservoir has also been active for smallmouth bass, bluegill and perch. Chatfield is a State Park, and has several other amenities and activities such as; bicycle and hiking trails, camping, boat rentals, restrooms, hot-air ballooning and more.
In addition to big walleye, Trinidad Lake State Park, southwest of Trinidad, has bass in the 16 – 20” range that are bending rods on a daily basis. Trinidad Lake is very well known and well thought of in bass angling circles. The lake has a variety of underwater structures and habitats where bass can be found. Many bass fishing tournaments have been held at the park as well.
If it’s catfish you’re after, then you’re in luck! Big catfish, some up to 30”, are still being caught in the Cunningham Arm of North Sterling Reservoir. Fat cats are being caught on cut shad, nightcrawlers and chicken livers. If things slow down in the Cunningham Arm area, try moving to the inlet using cut shad.
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DOW is constantly looking to improve the fishing report. If you’re an angler or
a business owner (bait shop, marina, etc.) and would like to contribute to the
fishing report, please contact us at 303.297.1192 or by email: fish.reporter@state.co.us.
Fishing Tip of the Week
Go Native
Channel Catfish are true natives to Colorado, and their popularity has increased, throughout the years. Catfish are found in rivers, lakes, reservoirs and ponds. Catfish are great fighters, and amazingly strong. The catfish is rated one of the top 3, most sought after game fish in the United States.
Finding catfish will require a little homework. For lakes or reservoirs, look for drop-offs with underwater structure and a hard bottom. A good lake bottom map can be a great asset.
For river fishing, look for undercut banks with overhanging brush, deep pools or logjams.
Catfish are not fussy eaters; they will eat whatever is
available. Catfish do not have scales like most other fish. They have been
referred to as the “swimming tongue”, because their smooth skin has thousands
of taste buds. The catfish also has an unbelievable sense of smell. Their sense
of smell is 8 times better than a trout, and 10 times better than a bass. They
also have better hearing than most other fish. Catfish use electroreception, which is
the ability to receive electrical impulses, which help them detect other fish
or objects, and is also used for electro communication. In the aquatic world,
this seemingly simple fish is truly a marvel.
Below are some of the preferred baits.
Equipment needed
Fishing rigs for catfish are very
basic, and simple to use. Here are three primary setups, for fishing off the
bottom.
Bottom Weight
Three Way Rig
1. Tie the tag end of the line to one of the eyes on the three-way swivel.
2. Tie a section of line, 6-8 inches long, to one of the remaining eyes on the three-way swivel, and tie on a bell or Dropshot weight.
3. Tie a 10-12 inch leader to the last remaining eye on the swivel; then, tie a snelled hook to the leader.
Slip (egg) sinker/weight
NOTE: Attention must be paid when handling catfish. Catfish have sharp spines on their dorsal and pectoral fins. The dorsal fin is on top of the fish, and back from the head. The pectoral fins are on either side of the fish behind its head. A catfish “sting” is very painful, and may become infected, if not properly treated. If the puncture is shallow, the wound should be thoroughly cleaned with soap and warm water, and an antibiotic ointment should be applied. If the wound is deep, it should only be rinsed with clean water, and seek medical attention.
It is advised that you
should receive a tetanus shot booster every 10 years.
Quote of the
Week
"Fly tackle has improved considerably since 1676, when
Charles Cotton advised anglers to 'fish fine and far off,' but no one has ever
improved on that statement." John Gierach
LIGHTNING
AWARENESS
Great spring and summer fishing is also the time for
possible severe thunderstorms, complete with lightning and heavy rain.
When thunderheads are building up:
Lightning poses some special hazards to fishermen, especially if they are on or near large bodies of water, on exposed hillsides. Don’t carry graphite rods or aluminum rod cases; leave them on the ground, find shelter and return for them later.
Colorado ranks number 11 for lightning
deaths in the United States.
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Don’t Get Ticked Off
Ticks become active in March, and
throughout the summer months, into early fall. They are generally most active
in May, and go dormant as temperatures cool. Ticks are common at higher
elevations, where there is shade and undergrowth or overgrown grassy areas. The
Rocky Mountain Wood Tick is the most common. Check for ticks on yourself and
your children. Products containing DEET are effective deterrents, however some
of these products are not recommended for children, or adults, who may have
allergic reactions.
Be Bear Aware
Fisherman and campers are reminded that many of their favorite waters are in bear country. Taking simple precautions such as not leaving food out where bears can find it and keeping a clean camping site can avoid potential problems for bears and people alike. The Colorado Division of Wildlife offers brochures and other information for reducing the risk of bear encounters. They are available At DOW offices statewide.
Recent
Stocking July 27, 2010
Body of
Water
Location
Andrews Lake
Molas Pass, Southwest of Silverton
Big Creek Lake
Cowdry
Big Molas Lake
Molas Pass, South of Silverton
Cottonwood Lake
Buena Vista
Dolores River #4
Dolores to West Fork of Dolores River
Dolores River #5
West Fork to headwaters
Gunnison Pond
Gunnison
Lake Estes
Estes Park
Mix Lake
Platoro
Mountain Home
Reservoir
Fort Garland
North Fork Michigan
Lake
Gould
North Platte River
Walden
O’Haver Lake
Salida
Pac-Man Lake
Gunnison
Riverway Pond
Gunnison
San Juan River #2
Pagosa Springs
San Juan River, East
Fork
South of Wolf Creek Pass
Sands Lake
Salida
Spring Creek
Reservoir
Almont
Taylor Reservoir
Gunnison
Trout Lake
Southwest of Telluride
West Fork Lakes
Southwest of Wolf Creek Pass
West Fork of Dolores
River
Northwest of Stoner
Yankee Doodle Lake
Southwest of Nederland
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Denver Metro Arvada Reservoir -- 4000 Trout from
10" - 15" were stocked on July 8th. Fishing has been fair due to
the hot weather. Trout and Perch have been hitting everything from all colors
of power bail to worms. Even catfish have been hitting Power Bait and worms.
The area to the west of the fish dock seems to be producing the best fishing.
The handicap ramps and dock are all open. To check if you can put your boat
on because of high winds - please call 303-420-7773. Remember - no live bait
at the reservoir but worms. We are always watching for intruders like mussel.
Northeast Barnes Meadow Reservoir -- Barnes Meadow
has been fishing decent. Most anglers are reporting catching some fish, but
there has been a mixture of smaller and bigger fish. Powerbait has still been
working the best, but other lures and Pistol Petes have also been showing
some success. Northwest Colorado River (near Granby) -- Flow rates have come way down and leveled out. The water
flows below Windy gap and below Parshall are 268cfs and 417cfs respectively.
Copper Johns, RS-2s, Prince nymphs, stone fly nymphs and other emerger
patterns, San Juan worms and egg patterns are doing well. Chartreuse wooly
buggers also are working. Hatches should make caddis, pale duns, yellow
sallys, and other dry flies productive. In the immediate Granby area and
downstream to the bridge at the lower end of Byers Canyon, bait fishing is
permitted and two fish may be kept. From the east side of the bridge
abutments (the west end of Byers Canyon) down to Troublesome Creek, including
the Williams Fork River from the reservoir, catch-and-release rules apply and
fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 7/25/2010 Southeast Adobe Creek Res. (Blue Lake) -- Fair to poor for channel catfish and black bullhead, slow
for all other species with the occasional white bass being caught. Blue Lake
has always been a popular catfish destination, and plenty of large channel
and blue cats inhabit this lake. The water level is dropping due to
irrigation needs. The upper boat ramps are usable, but won't be for long. The
lower boat ramps will soon be usable. The island is now closed due to endangered
species nesting. Crystal Lake -- This small,
flies and lures only lake, is just a few miles south of Leadville on Hwy 24.
It is stocked with catchable rainbow and sometimes cutthroat. Browns and
Brooks are also present in lower numbers. Submerged vegetation in this very
shallow body of water make it difficult to fish using lures except near the outlet.
Fishing success is almost always good for those who can find the right fly
during the last two hours of daylight and early each morning. Southwest Animas River – Finally, the
monsoons arrive and water levels are up. Bad news, expect turbid conditions
at times. Fishing has been generally slow with the low water levels and warm
temperatures. |
Fly fishers dreaming of the days ahead on Colorado lakes and streams can amplify their visions by immersing themselves in “Fly Fishing Colorado”, a new feature-length DVD from the Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW).
More than two years in the making, “Fly Fishing Colorado” takes viewers on a year-round tour of fly fishing adventures spanning the entire state, from the loftiest reaches of alpine lakes to warm-water reservoirs, and all points in between. Anglers will get a first-hand look at the best fly fishing that Colorado has to offer, as seen through the lenses of DOW’s revamped video production unit.
Fly fishers can scroll through the pages of a weathered journal to find finicky trout rising to dry flies, or high-speed wipers ripping line from screaming reels. Experience the thrill of catching all three native trout species against a backdrop of spectacular high-mountain scenery. Share the underwater haunts of northern pike, and take a ride on a jet boat for a lazy drift down a gentle river.
The journal also reveals when and where to find a multitude of the famous, and the not-so-well-known insect hatches that occur on major rivers and backcountry streams. Be in the right place at the right time to find trout rising to green drake, blue-winged olive, red quill and pale morning dun mayflies.
Explore the stages of the Mother’s Day caddis hatch from start to finish, and discover the importance of widespread and prolific summer caddis hatches. And travel to mountain park reservoirs for famous still-water hatches and trophy-sized trout. Be there for the action when kokanee salmon, brown trout, and native mountain whitefish make spawning runs up golden corridors of rivers cloaked in the dazzling colors of autumn in the Rocky Mountains.
The journal also is packed with fly fishing instruction for anglers of all skill levels. There are techniques for fishing nymphs, dry flies, and streamers. Proven fly patterns are listed for all events.
“Fly Fishing Colorado” is a useful tool for anglers making plans and scheduling trips to coincide with fly fishing events that they simply must not miss. Viewers may play the entire movie (113 minutes) or select only the scenes that they want to see. An innovative menu allows the user to quickly navigate the monthly pages and all the highlights of the journal.
The DVD is also designed to recruit anglers. Anglers spend nearly $1.5 billion dollars a year in Colorado which is considered to be one of the premier fly fishing destinations in the world. Showing anglers what the state has to offer will help add to Colorado’s prestigious fly fishing reputation. Additional anglers in Colorado will mean more dollars for local economies, more license dollars for wildlife management and the continuation of the conservation ethic.
“Fly Fishing Colorado” is available for $22.00 at DOW service centers and at fly shops and sporting goods retailers.
"Fly Fishing the Colorado River: An Angler's Guide" by Al Marlowe is now available. The book covers fly fishing on the Colorado River and tributary streams from the headwaters in Rocky Mountain National Park to Rifle. In addition to the Colorado, streams included are the Frazer, Williams Fork, Blue, Eagle, Roaring Fork, and Fryingpan Rivers, and Troublesome, Muddy, and Rock Creeks. The guide also has sections concerning stream hydrology, which tells how a river works and ways to fish various structures, fly patterns with recipes, and an appendix of shops and information resources. The book is from Pruett Publishing and sells for $16.95.
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PUT THEM BACK ALIVE
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The following steps will ensure that a released fish has the best chances
for survival:
1) Do not play any fish to total exhaustion.
2) Keep the fish in water as much as possible when handling and removing hook.
3) Romove hook gently - do not squeeze the fish or put fingers in gills.
4) If deeply hooked - cut line - do not pull hook out.
5) Release the fish only after its equilibrium is maintained. If necessary
gently hold the fish facing up-stream and move the fish slowly
back and forth.
6) Release the fish in quiet water.
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