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Larimer County Department of Natural Resources' mission is to connect people, nature, and place.  Our vision for the future rests on the belief that healthy landscapes support healthy people.  Since 1954, Larimer County has acquired and conserved a vast network of public and private lands. The community's love of the outdoors has played a vital role in this growth. Today, Larimer County Natural Resources offers thirteen properties for recreational access and enjoyment and has conserved over 64,000 acres of land within its boundaries.  Learn more 'About Us'

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Larimer County Natural Resources discovers and restores two unauthorized trails at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space

Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) announced the closure and successful restoration of two unauthorized trails discovered by trails staff at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space.The larger of the two trails spanned 0.9 miles and was constructed by unknown individuals. The unauthorized…

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Larimer County completes last connection of Poudre River Trail; Community celebration planned for June 13

After five decades, the Poudre River Trail now connects northern Colorado communities diagonally from Bellvue to Greeley, providing 45 miles of continuous, paved, multi-use trail that runs east and west of I-25 connecting communities and open spaces.

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Upgraded visitor access and expanded swim area to debut this summer at Carter Lake

Streamlined reservoir access and parking, new day use areas, and expanded swim and "no wake" zone to greet visitors this summer

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Our Horsetooth Mountain Landscape
Horsetooth Mountain Open Space
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Starry Sky Soiree with Northern Colorado Astronomical Society
Hermit Park Open Space
Tiny Trekkers: It Takes 3 To Be Me
Lions Open Space
Beginning Birding Walk
Lions Open Space
Tiny Trekkers: It Takes 3 To Be Me
River Bluffs Open Space and Poudre River Trail
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