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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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Oct
18
Guided Bird Hike
Oct 18, 2026 · 7:30am
Roxborough State Park
Grab your bird book and binoculars and join us for bird watching adventures!
Oct
18
Guided Bird Hike
Oct 18, 2026 · 7:30am
Roxborough State Park
Grab your bird book and binoculars and join us for bird watching adventures!
Oct
18
Table Talk: Formations of Roxborough State Park
Oct 18, 2026 · 10:00am
Roxborough State Park
See real examples of rocks from the formations of Roxborough State Park!
Oct
18
Table Talk: Formations of Roxborough State Park
Oct 18, 2026 · 10:00am
Roxborough State Park
See real examples of rocks from the formations of Roxborough State Park!
Oct
24
Homestead Hikes of the South Trails
Oct 24, 2026 · 8:00am
Roxborough State Park
Join volunteers on a guided hike to the less-crowded south end of the park!
Oct
24
Homestead Hikes of the South Trails
Oct 24, 2026 · 8:00am
Roxborough State Park
Join volunteers on a guided hike to the less-crowded south end of the park!
Oct
24
Persse Place Open House
Oct 24, 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!
Oct
24
Persse Place Open House
Oct 24, 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!
Oct
24
Roxborough Puppet Theater
Oct 24, 2026 · 10:00am
Roxborough State Park
Roxborough puppets present short stories of wildlife: conservation, feeding behaviors, habitats, ecosystems and adaptations!
Oct
24
Roxborough Puppet Theater
Oct 24, 2026 · 10:00am
Roxborough State Park
Roxborough puppets present short stories of wildlife: conservation, feeding behaviors, habitats, ecosystems and adaptations!
Oct
24
BOO! - Trick or Treat Event
Oct 24, 2026 · 12:00pm
Roxborough State Park
Trick or treat our educational tables to learn about the not-so-scary things in the park with a fun “spooky” approach!
Oct
24
BOO! - Trick or Treat Event
Oct 24, 2026 · 12:00pm
Roxborough State Park
Trick or treat our educational tables to learn about the not-so-scary things in the park with a fun “spooky” approach!
Oct
25
Homestead Hike of the Fountain Valley
Oct 25, 2026 · 8:00am
Roxborough State Park
Join volunteers on a guided hike along the easy 2.2-mile Fountain Valley Trail!
Oct
25
Homestead Hike of the Fountain Valley
Oct 25, 2026 · 8:00am
Roxborough State Park
Join volunteers on a guided hike along the easy 2.2-mile Fountain Valley Trail!
Oct
25
Table Talk: Birds of Roxborough State Park
Oct 25, 2026 · 10:00am
Roxborough State Park
Come to the Visitors Center patio to learn about the birds of Roxborough State Park!
Oct
25
Table Talk: Birds of Roxborough State Park
Oct 25, 2026 · 10:00am
Roxborough State Park
Come to the Visitors Center patio to learn about the birds of Roxborough State Park!
Oct
26
Moonrise Hike
Oct 26, 2026 · 4:45pm
Roxborough State Park
Join knowledgeable volunteer guides to explore the secrets and natural beauty of Roxborough as the night unfolds!
Oct
26
Moonrise Hike
Oct 26, 2026 · 4:45pm
Roxborough State Park
Join knowledgeable volunteer guides to explore the secrets and natural beauty of Roxborough as the night unfolds!