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<channel><title><![CDATA[Top of the Pines - News]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.topofthepines.org/news]]></link><description><![CDATA[News]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:41:01 -0600</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Prairie Dog Management Plan]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.topofthepines.org/news/prairie-dog-management-plan]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.topofthepines.org/news/prairie-dog-management-plan#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 12:35:24 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.topofthepines.org/news/prairie-dog-management-plan</guid><description><![CDATA[Click the PDFs below for more information about the&nbsp;Prairie Dog Management Plan developed by Steve Boyle, our wildlife biologist.   	 		 			 				 					 						     					 								 					 						  			  			 				 					Your browser does not support viewing this document. 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[...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">Click the PDFs below for more information about the&nbsp;Prairie Dog Management Plan developed by Steve Boyle, our wildlife biologist.</div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:11.337209302326%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="wsite-spacer" style="height:50px;"></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:40.988372093023%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="wsite-scribd">			  			 				<div id="296350637332628083-pdf-fallback" style="display: none;"> 					Your browser does not support viewing this document. Click <a href="https://www.topofthepines.org/uploads/1/0/8/2/108294337/prairie_dog_plan_at_top.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a> to download the document. 				</div> 				<div id="296350637332628083-pdf-embed" style="display: none; height: 500px;"> 				</div>  				 			</div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:40.988372093023%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="wsite-scribd">			  			 				<div id="786256896783233028-pdf-fallback" style="display: none;"> 					Your browser does not support viewing this document. Click <a href="https://www.topofthepines.org/uploads/1/0/8/2/108294337/proposal_for_prairie_dog_mgmt_plan-2.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a> to download the document. 				</div> 				<div id="786256896783233028-pdf-embed" style="display: none; height: 500px;"> 				</div>  				 			</div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:6.6860465116279%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="wsite-spacer" style="height:50px;"></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.topofthepines.org/news/2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-response]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.topofthepines.org/news/2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-response#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2020 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.topofthepines.org/news/2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-response</guid><description><![CDATA[Our campground, disc golf course and other amenities are open for business! However, we&nbsp;want to be as safe and sensible as possible, and we have to follow state and local recommendations, rules and restrictions.&nbsp;Please respect the well-being of your fellow visitors, and do your part to ensure everyone visiting TOP leaves just as healthy as they arrived.&nbsp;Individuals &amp; Families:Following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and state and local public hea [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><strong>Our campground, disc golf course and other amenities are open for business! </strong>However, we<span>&nbsp;want to be as safe and sensible as possible, and we have to follow state and local recommendations, rules and restrictions.&nbsp;Please respect the well-being of your fellow visitors, and do your part to ensure everyone visiting TOP leaves just as healthy as they arrived.&nbsp;</span><br /><br /><strong>Individuals &amp; Families:</strong><br />Following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and state and local public health authorities, appropriate social distancing protocol is required for all activities at TOP during the coronavirus crisis. Please check the <a href="https://covid19.colorado.gov/" target="_blank">State of Colorado COVID-19&nbsp;webpage</a> and <a href="https://ouraycountyco.gov/396/Coronavirus-COVID-19-Updates-and-Resourc" target="_blank">Ouray County COVID-19&nbsp;webpage</a> to confirm the most current local guidelines prior to your visit.<br /><br /><strong>Group Events &amp; Vendors:</strong><br />TOP has worked directly with the County Commissioners, the County Attorney and the County Health Department to determine that events at TOP can proceed as long as clients and vendors practice appropriate social distancing protocol and comply with all state and local guidelines.&nbsp;<br /><br />For specific questions, please contact <a href="mailto:info@topofthepines.org"><span>info@topofthepines.org</span></a>.</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[July 01st, 2018]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.topofthepines.org/news/top-unveils-plans-for-2018]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.topofthepines.org/news/top-unveils-plans-for-2018#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jul 2018 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.topofthepines.org/news/top-unveils-plans-for-2018</guid><description><![CDATA[        [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.topofthepines.org/uploads/1/0/8/2/108294337/200505762.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:990px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pavilion Renovation]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.topofthepines.org/news/pavilion-renovation-plans]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.topofthepines.org/news/pavilion-renovation-plans#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2014 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.topofthepines.org/news/pavilion-renovation-plans</guid><description><![CDATA[An extensive multi-phased renovation is underway at TOP to maximize community use opportunities.&#8203;The main pavilion, upon completion, will include a full kitchen, spacious deck, office and storage space, restrooms, and classroom/event space to accommodate approximately 150 people. &nbsp;A spacious deck (now complete) expands the pavilion use provides a seamless connection with the out-of-doors. &nbsp;Potable water and electricity are easily accessible. &nbsp;Tent sites, a camp fire circle a [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">An extensive multi-phased renovation is underway at TOP to maximize community use opportunities.<br /><br />&#8203;The main pavilion, upon completion, will include a full kitchen, spacious deck, office and storage space, restrooms, and classroom/event space to accommodate approximately 150 people. &nbsp;A spacious deck (now complete) expands the pavilion use provides a seamless connection with the out-of-doors. &nbsp;Potable water and electricity are easily accessible. &nbsp;Tent sites, a camp fire circle and &nbsp;warming hut have already been completed.<br /><br />Click on the thumbnails below to see larger PDFs of the drawings.</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-medium " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://www.topofthepines.org/uploads/1/0/8/2/108294337/top-pavelevew.pdf'> <img src="https://www.topofthepines.org/uploads/1/0/8/2/108294337/top-pavelevew_orig.jpg" alt="Pavilion East & West Elevations" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="wsite-spacer" style="height:25px;"></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-medium " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://www.topofthepines.org/uploads/1/0/8/2/108294337/top-pavelevns.pdf'> <img src="https://www.topofthepines.org/uploads/1/0/8/2/108294337/top-pavelevns_orig.jpg" alt="Pavilion North & South Elevations" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="wsite-spacer" style="height:25px;"></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-medium " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://www.topofthepines.org/uploads/1/0/8/2/108294337/top-pavfloorplan.pdf'> <img src="https://www.topofthepines.org/uploads/1/0/8/2/108294337/top-pavfloorplan_orig.jpg" alt="Pavilion Floor Plan" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>