Join us at the Visitor Center where we will learn about how animals and plants are adapted to survive the winter! 

Get outside and move with this post holiday hike.

Join us for one Last Star Party at Jackson Lake State Park on Saturday December 28th, 2024. We will be in Lakeside Campground Site 14 starting at 5:30pm. Call the Visitor Center with any questions. See you then!

Ever wanted to give ice fishing a try but didn't know where to start? Are you new to ice fishing and looking for some tips to help you catch more fish? Then, this is the class for you! This clinic will be held at Davis Ponds in Staunton State Park near Conifer, CO. All the necessary equipment will be provided for you, but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer. All participants 16 and older must have a valid Colorado fishing license. An annual or daily state parks pass is also required to attend this clinic. Both the license and the pass can be purchased the day of at Staunton State Park.

Enjoy a short hike involving snowshoes and learn how some animals can "float” across the snow.

How do animals and plants adapt for winter? Come learn during this program and then create a plant/animal based on what you learned. Event at the Visitor Center Auditorium.

Calling all Nature Detectives! On January 1, 2025, Grand Valley residents reported the Milky Way was missing from the night sky. Can you help our nocturnal wildlife and return it to its rightful place?

Join us for one of the 6 guided hikes or take your own self-guided scavenger hunt, and warm up with hot coffee, cocoa, and s'mores by the fire at the visitor center. Pickup your freebie bling as a “Thank You!” for participating in Staunton’s First Day Hikes.

Celebrate the new year by hiking at a Colorado state park. First Day Hikes offer a chance to start the new year off on the right foot by exercising in nature. Each participating state park offers a unique opportunity to enjoy self-guided hikes, scavenger hunts, or limited capacity guided hikes.