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CPW Events

Colorado Parks and Wildlife regularly offers events, classes, and festivals for all our outdoor recreation enthusiasts. See our current events below.

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CPW staff help children learn to use fishing rods.

May

15

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Learn to Fish at Staunton State Park

Thursday, May 15

Staunton State Park

Learn to fish at Staunton State Park with CPW staff and volunteers.  All equipment will be provided if you don't have your own. Clinic will be held at the Davis Ponds, no registration necessary, just drop by and give fishing a try anytime between 10am and 2pm.  Park pass fees apply and fishing licenses are required for anyone 16 or older.
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CPW staff help children learn to use fishing rods.

May

15

Learn to Fish at Staunton State Park

Thursday, May 15

Staunton State Park

Learn to fish at Staunton State Park with CPW staff and volunteers.  All equipment will be provided if you don't have your own. Clinic will be held at the Davis Ponds, no registration necessary, just drop by and give fishing a try anytime between 10am and 2pm.  Park pass fees apply and fishing licenses are required for anyone 16 or older.
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Common Side-Blotched Lizard, NPS

May

17

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Kids to Parks Day: Junior Ranger Hike

Saturday, May 17

Highline Lake State Park

We are celebrating #KidsToParksDay, are you? Join us for a Junior Ranger hike and work toward earning your badge. We will meet at the Day Use Restroom building above the Lakeview Swim Beach. Don't forget water, hiking shoes, and weather appropriate clothing.
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Common Side-Blotched Lizard, NPS

May

17

Kids to Parks Day: Junior Ranger Hike

Saturday, May 17

Highline Lake State Park

We are celebrating #KidsToParksDay, are you? Join us for a Junior Ranger hike and work toward earning your badge. We will meet at the Day Use Restroom building above the Lakeview Swim Beach. Don't forget water, hiking shoes, and weather appropriate clothing.
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A trail winds around a lake with mountains in the background

May

24

Registration Required:

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Highline Birthday History Hike

Saturday, May 24

Highline Lake State Park

Where else would we spend Highline Lake's 58th birthday but on the trails! Join us on a 4-mile guided hike through the park's history. Not able to attend? Stop in the Visitor Center and grab a map to take a self-guided hike through the park. The guided hike will meet at the Visitor Center.
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A trail winds around a lake with mountains in the background

May

24

Highline Birthday History Hike

Saturday, May 24

Highline Lake State Park

Where else would we spend Highline Lake's 58th birthday but on the trails! Join us on a 4-mile guided hike through the park's history. Not able to attend? Stop in the Visitor Center and grab a map to take a self-guided hike through the park. The guided hike will meet at the Visitor Center.
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May

24

Registration Required:

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Learn to Fish at Staunton State Park

Saturday, May 24

Staunton State Park

Learn to fish at Staunton State Park with CPW staff and volunteers.  All equipment will be provided if you don't have your own. Clinic will be held at the Davis Ponds, no registration necessary, just drop by and give fishing a try anytime between 10am and 2pm.  Park pass fees apply and fishing licenses are required for anyone 16 or older.
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May

24

Learn to Fish at Staunton State Park

Saturday, May 24

Staunton State Park

Learn to fish at Staunton State Park with CPW staff and volunteers.  All equipment will be provided if you don't have your own. Clinic will be held at the Davis Ponds, no registration necessary, just drop by and give fishing a try anytime between 10am and 2pm.  Park pass fees apply and fishing licenses are required for anyone 16 or older.
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Sims Fayola Foundation's Fayola Man Summer Leadership Academy learned to fish at Staunton State Park

May

27

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Learn to Fish at Staunton State Park

Tuesday, May 27

Staunton State Park

Learn to fish at Staunton State Park with CPW staff and volunteers.  All equipment will be provided if you don't have your own. Clinic will be held at the Davis Ponds, no registration necessary, just drop by and give fishing a try anytime between 10am and 2pm.  Park pass fees apply and fishing licenses are required for anyone 16 or older.
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Sims Fayola Foundation's Fayola Man Summer Leadership Academy learned to fish at Staunton State Park

May

27

Learn to Fish at Staunton State Park

Tuesday, May 27

Staunton State Park

Learn to fish at Staunton State Park with CPW staff and volunteers.  All equipment will be provided if you don't have your own. Clinic will be held at the Davis Ponds, no registration necessary, just drop by and give fishing a try anytime between 10am and 2pm.  Park pass fees apply and fishing licenses are required for anyone 16 or older.
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A CPW employee poses with fishing clinic posters, rods and other supplies.

May

30

Registration Required:

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Learn to Fish at Staunton State Park

Friday, May 30

Staunton State Park

Learn to fish at Staunton State Park with CPW staff and volunteers.  All equipment will be provided if you don't have your own. Clinic will be held at the Davis Ponds, no registration necessary, just drop by and give fishing a try anytime between 10am and 2pm.  Park pass fees apply and fishing licenses are required for anyone 16 or older.
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A CPW employee poses with fishing clinic posters, rods and other supplies.

May

30

Learn to Fish at Staunton State Park

Friday, May 30

Staunton State Park

Learn to fish at Staunton State Park with CPW staff and volunteers.  All equipment will be provided if you don't have your own. Clinic will be held at the Davis Ponds, no registration necessary, just drop by and give fishing a try anytime between 10am and 2pm.  Park pass fees apply and fishing licenses are required for anyone 16 or older.
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Four kids jump and cheer as they finish an obstacle course during the a Kids Adventure Games event

May

31

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Kids Adventure Games - Desert Edition

Saturday, May 31

Highline Lake State Park

Team up. Tackle obstacles. Have fun. Our mission is to inspire and empower kids through exciting, challenging adventure races that emphasize teamwork, sportsmanship, critical thinking, perseverance, and ignite a passion for the outdoors. 
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Four kids jump and cheer as they finish an obstacle course during the a Kids Adventure Games event

May

31

Kids Adventure Games - Desert Edition

Saturday, May 31

Highline Lake State Park

Team up. Tackle obstacles. Have fun. Our mission is to inspire and empower kids through exciting, challenging adventure races that emphasize teamwork, sportsmanship, critical thinking, perseverance, and ignite a passion for the outdoors. 
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Wakeboarder at World Wake Association National Championships 2024. Photo provided by World Wake Association.

Jul

31

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World Wake Association National Championships

Thursday, July 31

Highline Lake State Park

Colorado Parks and Wildlife will welcome the World Wake Association for its wakeboard national championship event August 2-3, 2025 at Highline Lake State Park.
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Wakeboarder at World Wake Association National Championships 2024. Photo provided by World Wake Association.

Jul

31

World Wake Association National Championships

Thursday, July 31

Highline Lake State Park

Colorado Parks and Wildlife will welcome the World Wake Association for its wakeboard national championship event August 2-3, 2025 at Highline Lake State Park.
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Swimmer wearing a wetsuit adjusts their goggles as they prepare to race during the Desert's Edge Triathlon at Highline Lake State Park

Sep

13

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Desert’s Edge Triathlon

Saturday, September 13

Highline Lake State Park

Join the Grand Junction Sports Commission for the 2025 Desert's Edge Triathlon Series.
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Swimmer wearing a wetsuit adjusts their goggles as they prepare to race during the Desert's Edge Triathlon at Highline Lake State Park

Sep

13

Desert’s Edge Triathlon

Saturday, September 13

Highline Lake State Park

Join the Grand Junction Sports Commission for the 2025 Desert's Edge Triathlon Series.
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