Rattlesnakes are Back – Be Cautious
This is the time of year when many Coloradans are looking forward to getting back out on the hiking trails. …
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Backcountry Survival
Hiking, camping, hunting and fishing, and snow sports are some of Coloradans’ favorite recreational pastimes. Sometimes, however, unforeseen situations can …
Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP)
Colorado Parks and Wildlife issues a Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) every five years. The current plan, issued in …
Sights and Sounds of Autumn
It’s officially fall, which can be a great time to head outdoors. It’s still warm enough to hike, and in …
Check Out Colorado State Parks
This summer the Colorado State Library and Colorado Parks & Wildlife have teamed up to offer Check Out Colorado State …
State Parks NatureFinder App
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has a new app called NatureFinder, which you can download to your smartphone or tablet and …
Wildflower Hikes
Wildflower season has arrived in Colorado’s high country, and with this year’s added moisture, you can expect a good show. …
Where to Take a Kid Fishing
School’s out, and the weather is finally warming up. Time to go fishing! Fishing can be enjoyed by people of …
New App from the Colorado Avalanche Information Center
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center has just released a new app for Apple and Android. The app presents avalanche danger levels …
Camping in Colorado
If you enjoy camping, our state offers some terrific options from the mountains to the plains. Right now is an especially good …
Fishing Guides
Planning on doing some fishing this summer? If so, Colorado State University just made it easier to identify the fish you …
State Wildlife Areas
Wherever you are in Colorado, there is a State Wildlife Area (SWA) near you. Colorado Parks & Wildlife’s website offers a …
Ice Safety Tips
This week’s snow and below-freezing weather can make the outdoors treacherous, whether for driving, walking, or during recreation. The Colorado Division …
Colorado Outdoors: The Photography Issue
For seventy-five years, the Colorado Division of Wildlife (now Colorado Parks & Wildlife) has published Colorado Outdoors, a bi-monthly magazine …
State Recreational Lands
Colorado contains nearly 3 million acres of State Trust Lands, which are federal lands that were endowed to Colorado upon …
Colorado Has a New State Park!
Colorado’s newest State Park opened to the public on May 21. Staunton State Park in Jefferson County offers hiking trails, …
"Be Bear Aware"
Bear-human interactions have been in the news lately, as they often are this time of year, as bears go on …
State Wildlife Areas
Interested in seeing some of Colorado’s great wildlife on your next outdoor adventure? Check out the Colorado Dept. of Natural …
Boating Safety
Are you enjoying boating Colorado’s waters this summer? If so, be sure you know what to do in case of …
Everyone's Nature
Colorado is a state known for its outdoor activities. But what about those who have disabilities or mobility impairments? The …