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Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is offering free entry to all Colorado state parks on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. Learn more.
CPW Statewide Events
Colorado Parks and Wildlife regularly offers events, classes, and festivals for all our outdoor recreation enthusiasts.
CPW Statewide Events
Colorado Parks and Wildlife regularly offers events, classes, and festivals for all our outdoor recreation enthusiasts.
American pika sitting on log with leaves in its mouth
Tips for Wildlife Viewing
Colorado offers abundant wildlife viewing year-round, with over 400 bird species and biodiverse landscapes offering something new to experience. Here are some tips for a great trip:
- Stay quiet and still. Noise and sudden movement signal danger and may cause animals to flee, sometimes abandoning nests or young.
- Wear earth tones (gray, khaki, olive green) to blend in.
- Learn to properly focus your binoculars.
- Look to habitat edges — where forest meets meadow, for example — since wildlife often gathers there. Watch for motion, shapes, and color contrasts, or telltale parts like a head, ear, or antler.
- Move slowly and at an angle, not straight at the animal, so it can keep you in view without being startled. Avoid direct eye contact.
- Practice safe, ethical viewing.
- Research the species you hope to see beforehand.
- Use the iNaturalist app to identify and log your sightings.
Find an Event
See Colorado Parks and Wildlife current events below.
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Guided Bird Hike
Aug 1, 2026 · 8:30am
Roxborough State Park
Grab your binoculars and join Roxborough State Park Naturalist volunteers for a guided hike on one of the Parks "birdy" trails!
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Guided Bird Hike
Aug 1, 2026 · 8:30am
Roxborough State Park
Grab your binoculars and join Roxborough State Park Naturalist volunteers for a guided hike on one of the Parks "birdy" trails!
Aug
1
Reel Success: Kids Fishing Clinic!
Aug 1, 2026 · 9:00am
Ridgway State Park
Calling all young explorers and future fishing pros! Are you ready to trade your screen time for some "pond time" and land your...
Aug
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Reel Success: Kids Fishing Clinic!
Aug 1, 2026 · 9:00am
Ridgway State Park
Calling all young explorers and future fishing pros! Are you ready to trade your screen time for some "pond time" and land your...
Aug
1
Feminist Bird Club Hike
Aug 1, 2026 · 9:00am
Aug
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Feminist Bird Club Hike
Aug 1, 2026 · 9:00am
Aug
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Persse Place Open House
Aug 1, 2026 · 9:30am
Roxborough State Park
Come out and tour the historical Persse Place and learn about life at Roxborough way before it became a state park!
Aug
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Persse Place Open House
Aug 1, 2026 · 9:30am
Roxborough State Park
Come out and tour the historical Persse Place and learn about life at Roxborough way before it became a state park!
Aug
1
Adventure Day
Aug 1, 2026 · 10:00am
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Adventure Day is one the biggest days at Cheyenne Mountain State Park for fun activities. Visitors are invited to come try a...
Aug
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Adventure Day
Aug 1, 2026 · 10:00am
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Adventure Day is one the biggest days at Cheyenne Mountain State Park for fun activities. Visitors are invited to come try a...
Aug
1
Fish to Fork
Aug 1, 2026 · 11:00am
Stagecoach State Park
Date Change: August 1st 2026
Join the Stagecoach State Park staff at the Marina Deck as they prepare and share their favorite...
Aug
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Fish to Fork
Aug 1, 2026 · 11:00am
Stagecoach State Park
Date Change: August 1st 2026
Join the Stagecoach State Park staff at the Marina Deck as they prepare and share their favorite...
Aug
1
Bear Adaptations
Aug 1, 2026 · 6:00pm
Aug
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Bear Adaptations
Aug 1, 2026 · 6:00pm
Aug
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History Talk: How Colorado Became A State
Aug 1, 2026 · 8:00pm
Aug
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History Talk: How Colorado Became A State
Aug 1, 2026 · 8:00pm
Aug
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Lathrop Moonlight Paddle
Aug 1, 2026 · 9:00pm
Lathrop State Park
Join us for an enchanted evening of paddleboarding, kayaking, and canoeing in the moonlight.
Aug
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Lathrop Moonlight Paddle
Aug 1, 2026 · 9:00pm
Lathrop State Park
Join us for an enchanted evening of paddleboarding, kayaking, and canoeing in the moonlight.