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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​?​​

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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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May

23

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Ghost Stories

Friday, May 23

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Join us at Reverend's Ridge Amphitheater for some spooky story telling with a theatrical twist around the campfire, led by volunteer Naomie. 
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May

23

Ghost Stories

Friday, May 23

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Join us at Reverend's Ridge Amphitheater for some spooky story telling with a theatrical twist around the campfire, led by volunteer Naomie. 
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A trail winds around a lake with mountains in the background

May

24

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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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Wildflowers

May

25

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Pollinators

Sunday, May 25

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Learn about the importance of pollinators and make a craft afterwards. 
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Wildflowers

May

25

Pollinators

Sunday, May 25

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Learn about the importance of pollinators and make a craft afterwards. 
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Purple loosestrife. USFWS

May

25

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Wildflower Hike

Sunday, May 25

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Join us on a 2.5 mile hike on the Mountain Lion Trail to learn and look for wildflowers. 
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Purple loosestrife. USFWS

May

25

Wildflower Hike

Sunday, May 25

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Join us on a 2.5 mile hike on the Mountain Lion Trail to learn and look for wildflowers. 
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Wilson's Warblers are the most commonly caught species at the Barr Lake Banding Station. Photo by Susan Rosine of Bird Conservancy of the Rockies.

May

27

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Birding 101

Tuesday, May 27

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Meet at the Reverend's Ridge Amphitheater with the Evergreen Audubon Society to learn about birds and go on a short walk. 
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Wilson's Warblers are the most commonly caught species at the Barr Lake Banding Station. Photo by Susan Rosine of Bird Conservancy of the Rockies.

May

27

Birding 101

Tuesday, May 27

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Meet at the Reverend's Ridge Amphitheater with the Evergreen Audubon Society to learn about birds and go on a short walk. 
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Stars over Rifle Gap.

May

30

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Night Hike

Friday, May 30

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Learn about nocturnal animals on a short hike on the Snowshoe Hare Trail. 
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Stars over Rifle Gap.

May

30

Night Hike

Friday, May 30

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Learn about nocturnal animals on a short hike on the Snowshoe Hare Trail. 
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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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