Find out information and essentials about this national refuge, located in the riverbottom wetlands of southwestern Colorado. With photographs.
LL Bean provides a guide to this byway open May through October, located off Highway 550 near Lake City. Check the outdoor activities.
Walden refuge is open year-round, and is a sanctuary for nesting waterfowl. Take the self-guided, six-mile wildlife auto tour and hike the trail.
Park near Frederick has four ponds, three of which are stocked with rainbow trout. Activities include camping, nature study and picnicking.
Bird-watchers and wildlife lovers can delight in the sights offered along surrounding trails. Look at a map, and search for nearby entertainment.
Black Canyon offers year-round hiking, camping and scenic drives. Schist walls and rock faces provide terrain for advanced rock climbers.
Read about boating, fishing, swimming, and nature study at this lake north of Burlington. Features five boat ramps with docks.
Maybell refuge is open year-round, and was once the meeting ground of several Native American tribal groups. Follow the 11-mile auto tour route.
Denver-area park is popular for its boating, fishing, water sports, and trails for hiking and horseback riding. See the photo and map.
Park in Denver offers boating, camping, fishing, and trails for hiking and cross-country skiing. Horse and jet-ski rentals are available.
Popular Aurora park is open year-round, and offers camping, hiking, freshwater fishing and water sports in the 880-acre reservoir. See a photo.
Check out photos and a description of this Fruita, Colo., national monument known for its sandstone monoliths and red rock canyons.
Open year-round, this park offers swimming and camping at four lakes, plus boating, rafting and fishing. See the photo and zoom in on the map.
Grassland covers 435,707 acres in three counties, and offers camping, hiking, backpacking and horse trails. Check the map and phone for details.
Consult this brief guide to the grasslands located in Springfield, with selected facts about the area.
National park offers three lakes with many water-oriented activities, including sailing and water skiing in summer and ice skating during winter.
National monument located in Dinosaur, Colo., protects and preserves the largest collection of Jurassic Period dinosaur fossils ever found.
Explore this Cortez canyon open from April through October, and enjoy camping, hiking, backpacking and canoeing. See the map and photo.
LL Bean provides a guide to this park offering challenging cliffs for experienced rock climbers, plus hiking and horse trails. See a photo.
Lure company details tips for catching trout, northern pike, and salmon at the reservoir. Links to product descriptions and sales information.
Retailer LL Bean provides a guide to this monument and 34-million-year-old forest. Study the map, photos and the available outdoor activities.
Located in Florence, this byway is open year-round, and features the Shelf Road rock-climbing area and the Garden Park dinosaur fossil area.
Park located 30 miles from Denver features activities like fishing, horseback riding, trail walking and mountain biking. Find it on a map.
Popular fishing spot also offers windsurfing, boating, hiking and picnicking. View a map and learn about fishing and hunting regulations.
Open year-round, this 50-acre park offers camping, fishing and picnicking, as well as winter activities. Check out the map and photo.
Equestrian center offers 25 miles of trails, rental horses, guided rides, and hayrides. Some trails are open to hikers and bicyclists.
Features hiking, mountain biking, back country camping, and wildlife viewing. Stables rent horses and offer guided trail rides and meal rides.
Surrounded by the San Juan mountain range, the park features wakeless boating, 24 campsites, hiking and nature trails, and winter recreation.
US national park aims to preserve the homes of the prehistoric Anasazi, in the spectacular cliffs and caves of Southwest Colo.
Offers 90 miles of trails through a habitat filled with wildlife, making it a photographer's delight. Read about camping, fishing and hunting.
Park features a 3,000-acre lake for boating, water skiing and warm-water fishing. Campground accommodates RVs, trailers and tents.
Paonia is known for its northern pike fishing. The park offers 15 campsites and easy access to the nearby Ragged Wilderness Area.
Offers swimming, a beach house and a full-service marina. Almost all of the park's facilities are accessible to people with handicaps.
Park visitors can explore caves and view a year-round triple waterfall. Offers 12 drive-in and seven walk-in campsites.
Features a travel guide to activities, sights, and amenities in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park.
Designated both a Colorado Nature Area and a National Natural Landmark, the park offers magnificent plant and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Known for its boating and fishing, the reservoir is home to trophy cutthroat trout. Links to fishing tips at the reservoir.
Features 92 campsites, trout fishing, hunting and restricted water-skiing. The marina concession offers boat rentals.
Nestled in the mountains, the parks have more than 200 campsites and excellent fishing. They offer a nature trail and interpretive programs.
Go boating and picnicking in the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter. The park is an Audubon Society observation site.
Brief look at this monument park revered for its natural beauty. It's also known as a hot spot for fossils and historical artifacts.
Comprehensive and well-presented official site has an informative page for each of Colorado's state parks. Read park news or make a reservation.
Overview of the park offers maps and climate tips, things to do, camping and lodging, and details of other resources nearby.
Guide for tourists visiting Estes Park, Colorado, describes the area's attractions and lodging, dining and shopping options.
Read about this national monument whose claim to fame is the Black Canyon.
Quick description of this national park and monument of sand dunes located in Colorado.