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Cherry Creek State Park - Activities & Trails

Aurora, CO

The cool waters of Cherry Creek Reservoir attract water-skiers, anglers and boaters of all kinds. The topnotch fishing offers walleye, trout, crappie, bass, perch, bluegill and more. Families crowd the swim beach on warm weekends. The campground boasts 133 modern campsites. Other amenities, some of them seasonal, include an amphitheater, boat ramps, marina, model airplane field, family shooting range, horse rental, group picnic facilities and dog of-leash area.

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Cameo Shooting and Education Complex - Shooting

The Cameo Shooting Range offers two sporting clay courses. The South Course has 14 shooting stations with three throwers per station and is set up as a Super Sport course, while the North Course has eight stations with two throwers per station, set up as a beginner/intermediate course. Each station features trap shooting launchers which are hidden by the rugged terrain at Cameo making for an exciting outing for shotgunners from around the world.
Long Range Precision Range (LRP) at Cameo provides a series of 42 steel targets ranging from 100 yards all the way out to 2003 yards.

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Pronghorn - In the Field

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Even as bear activity slows, humans must continue to be bear aware

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Greater Sage-Grouse

Bird - Centrocercus urophasianus

The greater sage-grouse is the largest grouse species in North America.

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Parks Passes

All Colorado state parks require an entrance pass for motor vehicles. Even if you don’t have a vehicle, most parks have walk-in fees.

You can purchase a parks pass online, at any state park or Colorado Parks and Wildlife office, or through any authorized agent.

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Elk - In the Field

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Bear - In the Field

All the information you need in the field for hunting bear, including identification, field dressing and things to avoid so that you can increase your chances of a successful hunt - and have a memorable experience along the way.

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Deer - In the Field

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Ridgway State Park - Camping & Lodging

Ridgway, CO

Only 15 miles from the town of Ouray, Ridgway's great outdoors - the "Switzerland of America" - welcomes those from near and far. Nestled at the base of the spectacular San Juan Mountains in southwestern Colorado, Ridgway State Park is a year-round outdoor recreation paradise. Stretching nearly five miles into the Uncompahgre River Valley, Ridgway State Park is a mecca for boaters, anglers and swimmers. The park’s popular campgrounds, beautiful reservoir, picnic and playground areas, extensive trails, and diverse wildlife offer year-round activities for all types of outdoor enthusiasts.

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