Hikers advised to stay alert for rattlesnakes in Colorado parks

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is urging the public to be aware of rattlesnakes as warmer months approach, emphasizing that the snakes are typically heard before they are seen. Hikers are advised to wear sturdy footwear and long pants and not to use headphones or earbuds to stay aware of their surroundings, [...]