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Barr Lake State Park

Brighton, CO

Birds. They’re the headliners at Barr Lake, a mecca for birdwatchers from throughout the West. 371+ species of birds have been sighted here, and records date back to the 1880s. Visitors can see bird banding in action at the migration-season banding station. Many bald eagles spend winter in the area and one pair regularly nests here in summer, raising young in a tree at the water’s edge. A visit might start with a stop at the nature center and a talk with a naturalist.

Sylvan Lake State Park

Eagle, CO

​Sylvan means a peaceful, wooded place and that's what visitors will find at this beautiful park surrounded by the White River National Forest. Stunning mountain scenery, abundant recreation, wildlife to watch and top-notch fishing and hiking provide year-round diversions.

Vega State Park

Collbran, CO

Vega is Spanish for “meadow,” in this park, visitors will find lush montane meadows filled with wildflowers. Set at 8,000 feet on the northeast edge of Grand Mesa, Vega is a great year-round destination for enjoying the Colorado outdoors.