DENVER – Help threatened and endangered wildlife with a voluntary contribution through the “nongame and endangered wildlife cash fund” on your Colorado tax returns this year. Filling out line No. 1 of Colorado tax form 104CH (the Voluntary Contributions Schedule form) supports wildlife rehabilitation and preservation of threatened and endangered species in the state through…
Winter is a wonderful time to explore the beauty of the Paint Mines. Join award-winning Colorado Springs photographer, Mike Pach, as he guides you through the hoodoos to help you capture photos of this impressive landscape. Mike owns 3 Peaks Photography & Design, is the founder of the Colorado Photography Learning Group, and hosts The…
PUEBLO, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s 2017 “Pueblo Eagle Days” festival features eagle-viewing opportunities, hands-on activities for youngsters, live bird programs, native American dancers and educational presentations by raptor experts. Each year the event draws hundreds of visitors from across the state to learn more about these unique birds of prey. “Eagle Days is…
DENVER – If it seems that coyotes are less tolerant of human presence during the months of January and February, there is a biological reason: this is their breeding season. As coyotes pair up to breed, they may be more territorial than usual and defend their space as they carve out a place to have…
By Darcy Mount – Senior Ranger Cheyenne Mountain State Park COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – When winter really digs in, you might not think about your favorite state park or wildlife area as a destination. It’s cold and only the hardcore hikers, campers, ice-fishing enthusiasts, cross-country skiers and snowshoers have us at top of mind. Don’t forget…
COLORADO SPRINGS — Residents and visitors are being asked to avoid the area around Cheyenne Mountain State Park as strong winds have downed power lines, shifted dirt and brush, and overturned at least one camper. Power lines were blown down in front of the park entrance, and while fire and utility crews are on scene,…
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Winter has finally arrived across Colorado bringing freezing temperatures and snow to the state. But despite the chill, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds everyone that lakes, ponds and streams still may not be ready for winter activity. If going to a state park, check with staff about ice thickness before heading out.…
Celebrate holiday cheer during Electric Safari at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo with 85 light sculptures on over 50 acres! Warming fires throughout the Zoo offer a reprieve from the chill, as do select indoor animal exhibits that remain open during the event. Top off this astounding display by gazing out at the city’s lights…
The Festival of Lights Parade will be on December 3, 2016 started at 5:50 pm. The parade takes place each year on Tejon St. and will start at St. Vrain St. and proceed south to Vermijo Avenue. There is handicap parking on Bijou and Kiowa on both sides of Tejon and there are 5 parking structures…
COLORADO SPRINGS — Cheyenne Mountain State Park is hosting its annual Holiday Open House this Saturday, Dec. 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. The open house will kick off with a tree-lighting ceremony at 1 p.m., on the new patio located on the east side of the visitor center. Plans for the new patio include…
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Join us for a reopening celebration on Friday, December 2 at 8:30 a.m. at the base of the Manitou Incline. Please park in the COG parking lot, 515 Ruxton Av, 80829. The Manitou Incline will be reopened to the public after closing for repairs the past three months. Phase 2 construction…
Join Wifdefield Parks and Recreation on Tuesday, December 6 for a wonderful evening! We will have local crafters, vendors, hayrides, kids crafts, marshmallow roasting, hot cocoa & apple cider with a cookie, storytime and more. This is a free event for the entire family. You don’t want to miss it! If you are an interested…
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife was honored to accept the 2016 Library Project of the Year award on Oct. 21 from the Colorado Association of Libraries. CPW was recognized for the Check Out Colorado State Parks program, which allows Colorado library users to check out Colorado state parks passes. The award recognizes “a creative…
DIVIDE, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is looking for any information to shed light on a poaching incident that happened northwest of Divide, Colo., sometime between Saturday, Oct. 29 and Sunday morning, Oct. 30. District Wildlife Managers responded to a report of a dead bull moose off of county road 3, where they…
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering free admission to all veterans and active duty members of the military, military reserve and National Guard to any Colorado state park for Veterans Day. On Nov. 11, any member of the military forces or veteran can enter any of Colorado’s 42 state parks free of charge,…
Colorado – With warm weather now behind us for the year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife urges residents to take down equipment and yard toys that cause problems for wildlife. Recently in Durango, a young buck deer became tangled in a hammock which broke off an antler and part of its skull. A resident reported seeing…
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