Colorado State Publications Blog
Where to Go to See Fall Colors
“Leaf peeping season” has arrived. Where are the best places to go to view Colorado’s colorful aspens? For suggestions on Colorado’s most colorful state parks, …
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Summer Wildlife Viewing
Summer is officially here, and with it comes great opportunities for viewing wildlife in all parts of the state. Some species, like hummingbirds, are only …
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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. It’s also the time of …
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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 lead you off the beaten …
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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 2014, covers Colorado recreation planning, …
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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 the high country the fall …
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Check Out Colorado State Parks
This summer the Colorado State Library and Colorado Parks & Wildlife have teamed up to offer Check Out Colorado State Parks. Under this program, Colorado …
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State Parks NatureFinder App
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has a new app called NatureFinder, which you can download to your smartphone or tablet and take with you as you …
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Wildflower Hikes
Wildflower season has arrived in Colorado’s high country, and with this year’s added moisture, you can expect a good show. The Colorado Tourism Office has …
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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 all ages and is a …
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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 by area and by elevation. As …
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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 time to head up to …
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Fishing Guides
Planning on doing some fishing this summer? If so, Colorado State University just made it easier to identify the fish you catch. They have created the eField Guide …
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State Wildlife Areas
Wherever you are in Colorado, there is a State Wildlife Area (SWA) near you. Colorado Parks & Wildlife’s website offers a handy map of all SWAs …
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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 of Parks & Wildlife has …
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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 focusing on Colorado’s wildlife and …
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State Recreational Lands
Colorado contains nearly 3 million acres of State Trust Lands, which are federal lands that were endowed to Colorado upon its statehood in 1876. Under a …
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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, terrific scenery, and a waterfall. …
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"Be Bear Aware"
Bear-human interactions have been in the news lately, as they often are this time of year, as bears go on a feeding frenzy before settling …
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State Wildlife Areas
Interested in seeing some of Colorado’s great wildlife on your next outdoor adventure? Check out the Colorado Dept. of Natural Resources’ State Wildlife Areas (SWAs). According …