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Office & Parks Winter Weather Closures

Due to expected extreme weather conditions, Denver Colorado Parks and Wildlife Headquarters (including the Call Center), Northeast Region and Littleton Offices, are closing at noon Friday, Nov. 8. Castlewood Canyon State Park is closed. Cherry Creek, Chatfield and Barr Lake Park visitor centers are closed.

Veteran's Day Office Closures

Colorado Parks and Wildlife offices, including park visitor centers, will be closed for the state holiday, Monday, Nov. 11.
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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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Outdoors Expo

CPW Events

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

Are you looking for a Hunter Education Course, Boating Safety Course, Clinic, or Seminar​?​​

Sign up for a class or clinic.

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Dec

19

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Toddler Story Time - Trees Theme

Thursday, December 19

Barr Lake State Park

Join us at Barr Lake's Nature Center for a story time program, including a craft, activity, and a snack!
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Dec

19

Toddler Story Time - Trees Theme

Thursday, December 19

Barr Lake State Park

Join us at Barr Lake's Nature Center for a story time program, including a craft, activity, and a snack!
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Dec

21

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13th Annual Holiday Trail and Chili Cook-off with Santa

Saturday, December 21

Barr Lake State Park

Come take a stroll along our lighted trail with animated inflatables! We have crafts, hot cocoa, apple cider and snacks! Best of all, come meet Santa in the Nature Center when you’ve finished the hike!
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Dec

21

13th Annual Holiday Trail and Chili Cook-off with Santa

Saturday, December 21

Barr Lake State Park

Come take a stroll along our lighted trail with animated inflatables! We have crafts, hot cocoa, apple cider and snacks! Best of all, come meet Santa in the Nature Center when you’ve finished the hike!
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Jan

1

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First Day Hikes

Wednesday, January 1

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.
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Jan

1

First Day Hikes

Wednesday, January 1

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.
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Jan

1

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First Day Hike

Wednesday, January 1

State Forest State Park

Start your year off on the right or left foot with a guided Snowshoe Hike. Leaving from the Moose Visitor Center at noon (12pm), we will hike the Gould Loop approximate 3⁄4 mile each way.
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1

First Day Hike

Wednesday, January 1

State Forest State Park

Start your year off on the right or left foot with a guided Snowshoe Hike. Leaving from the Moose Visitor Center at noon (12pm), we will hike the Gould Loop approximate 3⁄4 mile each way.
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Ice fishing

Feb

10

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Ice Fishing Clinic

Monday, February 10

State Forest State Park

10 am-3 pm at North Michigan Reservoir. Bring your own gear, or we can provide poles and augers. Fishing license required for 16+. Dress for the weather!
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Ice fishing

Feb

10

Ice Fishing Clinic

Monday, February 10

State Forest State Park

10 am-3 pm at North Michigan Reservoir. Bring your own gear, or we can provide poles and augers. Fishing license required for 16+. Dress for the weather!
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Feb

22

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Potluck & Ski/ Snowshoe by Moonlight

Saturday, February 22

State Forest State Park

Enjoy your self-guided hike on the Gould Loop trail lit up under the full moon! Hike/snowshoe/cross-country ski to the Chocolate Cabin to enjoy the campfire.
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Feb

22

Potluck & Ski/ Snowshoe by Moonlight

Saturday, February 22

State Forest State Park

Enjoy your self-guided hike on the Gould Loop trail lit up under the full moon! Hike/snowshoe/cross-country ski to the Chocolate Cabin to enjoy the campfire.
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