SPL staff were excited to read the final reports for a 5-year study by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) highlighting the success of wildlife crossing structures on State Highway 9 (SH-9).
Did you know that Colorado is home to one of the rarest species in North America? Black-footed ferrets were once considered to be extinct but have recently been reintroduced to their native prairie ecosystem in northern Colorado.
Just in time for the cold weather to set in, we’re profiling one of Colorado’s ice fishing hotspots: Harvey Gap State Park!
Colorado may not have vampires but we do have a natural bat population. None of…
About 16 miles west of Golden, Golden Gate Canyon State Park is considered a four-season…
Say you’re looking up at the sky and you see a large, soaring bird. You…
Nowadays, it’s not uncommon to spot moose up in the high country — but did…
Colorado is the eighth largest state in the U.S. in terms of land area. It’s also one of the country’s most ecologically diverse states.
Elkhead Reservoir State Park is located in Northwest Colorado, near Craig. Colorado Parks & Wildlife…
Hummingbirds are among the world’s most fascinating and beautiful birds, and we have several species…
Before you head out on your next outdoor adventure, check out some of the great…
Looking for something new to listen to? Interested in learning more about issues facing our…
You probably know that Colorado State Parks are great places to go hiking, biking, fishing,…
Fishing season in Colorado has arrived, and now, Colorado anglers have a new option for…
Official counts show that as of this date, 514 different bird species have been identified…
Mountain lions – also commonly referred to as cougar, puma, or panther – are Colorado’s…
If you were to visit Colorado’s highest elevations during the winter, you would most certainly…
Kids love learning about animals, and we’re fortunate to live in a state with an…
If you’re into birding or wildlife watching, late January and February are some of the…
As humans, we have houses, heaters, stoves, and warm clothes and blankets to keep us…