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Forest Service Lifts Campfire, Shooting Bans

The U.S. Forest Service is lifting bans on campfires and recreational target shooting in the Boulder Ranger District of the Arapaho and Roosevelt national forests.

2012/08/03

Image from a Colorado Getaways feature on the national park on Sept. 2, 2011 (credit: CBS)

Rocky Mountain National Park Lifts Total Fire Ban

Fire restrictions are being eased at Rocky Mountain National Park and some forest lands because of recent rainfall.

2012/07/13

Colorado Campers Hope To Get Campfires Going Again Soon

When Gov. John Hickenlooper lifted the statewide fire ban, it didn’t mean campfires and barbecues popped up instantly.

2012/07/09

Governor Lifts Statewide Fire Ban

Gov. John Hickenlooper lifted the statewide fire ban on Sunday.

2012/07/08

Warnings Sent Out To Get Rid Of Cigarettes Safely

When counties and the forest managers put open fire bans into effect, most of them include smoking outdoors.

2012/07/05

Fireworks Use Banned, But Sales Continue

The statewide fire ban ordered by Gov. John Hickenlooper includes the use of private fireworks. But still fireworks are being sold in Colorado.

2012/06/28

Breckenridge Mayor Dr. John Warne talks with CBS4's Jeff Todd (credit: CBS)

Just Too Dangerous For Firework Displays In Some Mountain Towns

Gov. John Hickenlooper’s statewide fire ban does not include approved professional fireworks displays, but some mountain towns have nonetheless canceled their Fourth of July shows.

2012/06/18

Statewide Fire Ban Impacting Campers

Earlier this week the extreme fire danger across Colorado prompted Gov. John Hickenlooper to ban all private fireworks and some outdoor burning.

2012/06/16

Gov. Orders Ban On Fireworks, Open Burning Statewide

Gov. John Hickenlooper on Thursday signed an executive order that makes the use of private fireworks illegal and bans open burning.

2012/06/14

CBS4's Jeff Todd demonstrates where campfires are allowed on BLM land. (credit: CBS)

Fire Bans Could Put Damper On Holiday Camping

The unofficial start of summer is this weekend, Memorial Day weekend, and it’s also the kickoff to camping season in Colorado. Many of those campers will have to keep warm without a campfire.

2012/05/24