Bear Activity Closes Waterton Canyon

LITTLETON, Colo. (CBS4)– Increased bear activity has closed a popular canyon in the foothills west of the Denver metro area.
Denver Water and Colorado Parks and Wildlife decided to close Waterton Canyon on Friday to public recreation until further notice.
“With the increased bear activity and high volume of visitors to the canyon, the decision to close Waterton Canyon was made to reduce the likelihood of a negative encounter from occurring,” said Melanie Kaknes, CPW district wi