Related Projects by Program
All Colorado Wildlands projects are listed below. Explore all of TPL's Programs and Projects.
High Elk Corridor
In 2000, this critical strip of land nestled between two designated wilderness areas near Aspen and Crested Butte was in jeopardy from development. Concerned about the threat to the area’s natural beauty and its importance for biological research, community leaders turned to The Trust for Public Land for help. read more »Jackson Claims
TPL’s protection in August 2011 of 225 acres of high-country mining claims in the San Juan Mountains, speaks to the area’s rich past and uncertain future. read more »
Kochevar Open Space
In June 2010, The Trust for Public Land purchased a large section of land on the edge of Crested Butte that had been owned by the local family since 1905. The conservation transaction was the largest in the town's history. read more »Mitchell Lakes and Flattop Mountain
Tucked away in the beautiful backcountry of southwestern Colorado, Mitchell Lakes and Flattop Mountain boast native grass meadows, seasonal ponds and wetlands, and dense conifer forests. read more »Ophir Valley
Ringed by 13,000-foot peaks, the Ophir Valley is one of the San Juan mountains' hidden gems. TPL protected more than 1,200 acres here, virtually all of the private land remaining in this still-pristine valley. read more »
Ouray Ice Park
The Ouray Ice Park may be the only park in the world devoted exclusively to the sport of ice climbing. Located in the Uncompahgre River gorge just a ten-minute walk from the historic mountain town, the ice park allows climbers to test their skills in a controlled ice-climbing environment. read more »
