Weather & Climate:
National Weather Service — weather forecasts from NOAA.
Climate Record for Salida — from the Western Regional Climate Center.
Climate Change — University of Colorado’s ‘Learn More About Climate.’
Mountains & Water:
Current Water Data for Colorado — USGS water resources tables.
Arkansas River Flow — Colorado’s Surface Water Conditions.
Maps
USDA Topo Maps – download a topo map in the state of Colorado
14ers Route Selector Tool — detailed info about how to climb the state’s highest peaks.
13ers Peak List — there are over 700 13ers in the state of Colorado.
Salida Mountain Trails — the coolest trails system in the state.
Forests & Fire:
Colorado State Forest Service – Southwest Area
NIFC – National Interagency Fire Center.
InciWeb -Wildland Fire Info.
PurpleAir Smoke Monitor – Gauges smoke levels throughout the state of Colorado.
Spruce Beetle Infestation 2012 — video presented at the 2012 Society of American Foresters.
Caring for the Forest — by Kathryn Hardgrave, CSFS