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Fremont County is now in a Stage 2 Fire Ban. Among other restrictions, this means that there are NO CAMPFIRES allowed in the Fremont County area. There is also no outdoor smoking, fireworks, welding, or off road use or parking of vehicles in areas that may produce sparks. Please help keep our areas, citizens, and first responders SAFE by adhering to all regulations.
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Upcoming Events
Date: Saturday, June 16 at 9:00 a.m.
Location: Royal Gorge Park Trails Activity: Hike Cost: FREE Join us for our third Adventure Kids Series of the season! We'll be hiking at the Royal Gorge Park Trails. Directions to Royal Gorge Park: From Cañon City, head west on Hwy 50. At the turnoff for the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, turn L (south). Travel 3.33 miles to the turnoff to the East Ridge Campground. At the Y, bear right and head toward the large parking lot near the restroom. See our Facebook page for updates. Please note that all children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the hike. 
Date: Thursday, June 21
Time: 5:30-7:30 Bring: Cash for wine, a picnic blanket, some picnic food (if you'd like) Find more information on our Facebook page. Click here to add this event to your Google calendar. We're going to be hosting a shin-dig at The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey, and we'd love for you to be there! Bring a blanket and some munchies (we'll provide some, too), and listen to the music of Chris Hartung and crew while sipping wine and socializing with other outdoor recreationists. Sponsors / contributors- you're our honored guests! Please stop by to say hello and pick up your annual gifts. 
Join us for our second annual fun run at the Royal Gorge Park Trails. We'll meet at Echo Canyon River Expeditions, where participants will board a bus and head to the starting line near the East Ridge Campground. We're offering two distances this year - a 5K or 5.55 Mile. Both are challenging, but both offer amazing views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains.
While this run is NOT TIMED, you can vie for a crisp $20 bill - waiting for the first person in each age group (under 30, 30+, male / female) to snag it! Finishers will board a bus back to Echo Canyon, where your swag bag, complete with a coupon for $2 off a Colorado craft beer AND a snazzy commemorative Nalgene. Who: Anyone who loves trail running, amazing views, and fun times with friends What: Royal Gorge Park 5K / 5..5Mile Trail Run When: Saturday, July 28 at 5:30 p.m. (run starts at 6:00 p.m.) Where: Parking at Echo Canyon River Expeditions, race start at the East Ridge Campground (parking limited) Why: Evening runs along some of the most scenic trails in the Royal Gorge Region? Yes, please. Cost: $20, includes race transportation, FAR branded Nalgene , and respect Find more information on our Facebook page. 
What: 1st annual Fremont Adventure Recreation Farm-to-Table 5Mile Run & Dinner, a 4-lap run showcasing the historic farmland and current agricultural offerings of Cañon City’s growers and culinary artists.
When: Saturday, August 25th, 2018 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Where: Fun run start / finish and dinner at The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey Cost: $30 per person ($25 youth or no wine) - includes run entry, commemorative reusable shopping bag, light dinner, four wine sample pairings, and entertainment. $25 for spectator meals. |
Ways to GiveAs a registered non-profit, we also qualify to recieve tax-deductable donations. Click below to use Paypal to help FAR provide fun events, trails, and more!
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Are you a business owner? Please consider becoming a FAR sponsor or a 1% for Trails participant. Please contact coordinator@joinFAR.org for more information!
Want to learn more about what we've accomplished in 2017 and have planned for 2018? Check out our annual year-end report:
FAR is a proud partner of Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. We are committed to acting as land stewards, educating our community about proper practices, and leading by example for the next generation of outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Please visit the Leave No Trace website to learn more about how you can support their mission!
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