Chris Woodka of the Pueblo Chieftain did a nice story on the 20th anniversary of the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area.
From the article:
The recreation area stretches 148 miles along the Arkansas River from Lake County to Lake Pueblo and now includes a couple of dozen launch sites along the way. There are restrooms, improved access from U.S. 50 and far fewer hurt feelings. Rafters, kayakers, fishermen, rock climbers, photographers and wildlife watchers have learned to share the canyon. “The most important thing we’ve done is the partnerships we’ve formed,” said Rose Bayless, who has worked for the recreation area since it was created in 1989 in an agreement that allowed the BLM to maintain ownership, but put management in the hands of Colorado State Parks. “In this way, we can preserve the natural resources and invite people to use the river.”
Read the article at the Aspen Times.
Reporter Audrey Gilpin captures the local perspective on the same subject in the Mountain Mail. Check it out.