In 2021, photographer John Abramson ventured across all 71 miles of the Canal on behalf of the Conservancy to capture the stories and faces of those who love the old Canal. We are pleased to share some of these stories with you. Kariem lives in Denver and uses the Canal often. He enjoys the views [...]
Now 140 years old, the 71-mile-long High Line Canal (Canal) is outliving its historic function as an irrigation utility and has taken on new life as a stormwater management system, urban ecological corridor, and regional recreational trail. The Conservancy is partnering with Denver Botanic Gardens (the Gardens) to gain insight into the corridor’s ecology and [...]
The High Line Canal is a popular place for people to gather and get moving, but it is more than just a hotspot for humans! Birds are a common sight along the Canal trail, with so many recordings that eBird has listed 31 birding hotspots along the Canal. What is an eBird hotspot? eBird is [...]
In 2021, photographer John Abramson ventured across all 71 miles of the Canal on behalf of the Conservancy to capture the stories and faces of those who love the old Canal. We are pleased to share some of these stories with you. Many members of the "Walking Group" were friends even before the group began. [...]
On January 1, 2023 Denver area birders celebrated the New Year by participating in the urban Denver Christmas Bird Count. Across the metro area, 135 birders counted 90 species and 30,147 individual birds. The count area includes a portion of the High Line Canal trail. And it was along the Canal trail, at Three Ponds [...]
As 2022 comes to a close, we are reflecting on what made this year great! Here's a few favorite memories from our staff. Our visionary leader, who works tirelessly to protect the old Canal, Harriet, says, "walking George along the Canal. Our dog, George, loved the High Line as do so many of the [...]
The High Line Canal is embedded in the memory of so many who were raised in the Denver Metro area. From using the Canal to irrigate land to splashing around in the water on hot days. This treasured asset can be celebrated with the stories of those who remember it fondly. Hear from Vicki Peirce [...]
The High Line Canal is embedded in the memory of so many who were raised in the Denver Metro area. From using the Canal to irrigate land to splashing around in the water on hot days. This treasured asset can be celebrated with the stories of those who remember it fondly. Hear from Amy Atwell [...]
Welcome! I am a Bur Oak. I have been here quite a while and am VERY happy to say I have been adopted through the High Line Canal Conservancy as a birthday gift to honor Elsie H Humes. (Between you and me, she has been around for a while too.) Elsie carries on every day without [...]
Fall in Colorado means color out in nature. People flock from all over to enjoy autumn in our beloved state. Early morning mountain trips to watch the aspen leaves change are beautiful, but are you noticing the beauty right in our backyard? The High Line Canal has 71 miles of opportunity to see the change [...]
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