Program Spotlight: Grand County Library’s Outdoor Adventurers
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that they’re proud of and they want the rest of us …
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Bears, beetles, and bugling: teaching Colorado kids about nature and the environment
With the weather warming up and kids out of school for the summer, it’s a great time for Coloradans of all ages to get outside!
Check Out Colorado State Parks: The Life of the Library Parks Pass and Backpack Program
The Check Out Colorado State Parks program is the flagship program of the Colorado State Library and Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW). The exploration kit, …
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Grab your bike! June is Colorado Bike Month
Get ready to hit the roads and the trails! June is Colorado Bike Month. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has pulled together many helpful …
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Colorado State Parks: Golden Gate Canyon
About 16 miles west of Golden, Golden Gate Canyon State Park is considered a four-season park by the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife. Covering …
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Camping and Campfire Safety
Planning to go camping this weekend? The Labor Day holiday is just a few days away. The Colorado Division of Parks & Wildlife has some great …
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Colorado State Parks: Elkhead Reservoir
Elkhead Reservoir State Park is located in Northwest Colorado, near Craig. Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) calls it “an oasis in the high desert,” because …
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Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Mobile Apps
Before you head out on your next outdoor adventure, check out some of the great mobile apps presented by Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW). They …
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Do We Have Fleas and Ticks in Colorado?
There’s a common perception that in Colorado, there’s no need to worry about fleas and ticks. While it is true that we have much less …
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Colorado-Themed Podcasts
Looking for something new to listen to? Interested in learning more about issues facing our state? If the answer is yes, you may want to …
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Colorado’s National Parks and Monuments
As you plan your summer travels, you may be interested in visiting some of the National Parks and other sites designated for preservation by the …
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So Many Things to Do at Colorado State Parks!
You probably know that Colorado State Parks are great places to go hiking, biking, fishing, boating, and camping. But the parks offer many, many more …
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Why Should You Purchase a Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search and Rescue (CORSAR) Card?
One of the best things about living in Colorado is the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. But outdoor recreation comes with risks, …
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Digital Fishing Licenses Now Available
Fishing season in Colorado has arrived, and now, Colorado anglers have a new option for obtaining a fishing license – the myColorado digital app. How …
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What Should You Do If You Encounter a Mountain Lion?
Mountain lions – also commonly referred to as cougar, puma, or panther – are Colorado’s biggest felines, weighing on average between 95 and 160 pounds. …
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Avalanche Danger and Safety
This has been a deadly and dangerous year for avalanches in Colorado. This past weekend alone, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) recorded 23 avalanches …
New StoryWalk Resources
A StoryWalk® is a fun activity that places laminated pages from a picture book mounted on posts along an outside path, in store windows, around …
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Colorado State Parks: Eleven Mile
Eleven Mile State Park, located in central Colorado’s South Park region, offers a variety of outdoor activities year-round. The central feature of Eleven Mile State …
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Colorado State Parks: Eldorado Canyon
Eldorado Canyon is a popular State Park located near Boulder, Colorado. It’s best known for its sheer sandstone cliffs, which attract rock climbers and hikers. …
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Fishing Conditions and Updates
Colorado offers many great places to go fishing, in all parts of the state. If you’re interested in finding out about the current conditions at …