Glade Park and Pinon Mesa
Local Wisdom
(or Warning Labels for Rural Life)
Rural living has many pleasures, for those who are suited to it. Though the profiles of Glade Park residents are becoming more diverse, there seems to be a common thread in our make-up. We seem to want more space, to be closer to the basic elements of nature, to be more self-sufficient. These values have been romanticized so much that we are often caught off guard when reality sets in.
Each region has it’s own drawbacks, and local wisdom to cope with them. Some things are just nice to know. Some may save your life. This page is like warning labels on products. Certain things are to be avoided, or least approached with caution. This page will try to cover those things that can get us in trouble. I would also like to have input from you. Go to Contact Us to submit your own contributions.
When you reach the bottom of this page there is a form for you to leave your own story of local wisdom, or possibly the dumbest, and most humorous thing you ever did that others can learn by. Below that, you can read the stories others have left.
Western Artist Harold Bryant on Pinon Mesa
Wildfire News and Precautions - think ahead!
WILDFIRE WATCH
Firewise Communities - great resouce for prevention of fire damage
Current Fire Restrictions
Other Precautions
Private land on Glade Park and Pinon Mesa is surrounded by and interwoven with Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands. It is best to be informed about it's use, maps, hunting, leases, etc.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
Sage Grouse Habitat
Black bears
Glade Park NOXIOUS WEEDS including horse killer
Open Range and Fencing - Need to know for neighbors!
The Beautiful Gnat by "Rambler"
For gnat season, some humor, and a remedy you may not be aware of!
Deer Encounters: Cautionary tales about roping, wrestling or petting deer - funny but serious!
"Winter Song" - A Navajo Chant
Get paid to camp? Seriously! Learn how!
Trouble using your GPS?
Expert Advice on RVing
Mistakes can be costly or even dangerous!
RV Education 101
RVing Checklists
Responsible pilots use checklists. Here's your RVing checklists
RV Checklists: Stay Safe and Sane!
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Share Your Knowledge or Story About Rural Life!
What have you learned about rural life on Glade Park/Pinon Mesa, or rural life in general, that might be helpful, or at least entertaining? You do not have to be a Glade Park Resident to contribute.
What Other Visitors Have Said
These are the links to the comments or stories that other visitors have left.
Fire Safety Tips Not rated yet
Hi there,
I’ll keep it short: is it possible for you to add this fire safety information to your site? You’ve already got such a great library of resources …
Need help with Ips bark beetles? Not rated yet
Concerned about Isp beetles, wondering what to do?
Www.extension.colostate.edu then type 5.558 in search box to get informative brochure on these little …
Did you have a cap light when the power went out? Not rated yet
From time to time we do experience an extended power outage here on the Park. Yesterday evening, during gale force winds and some wind driven snow, the …
