
Nine miles of new trails at Fishers Peak State Park
“We plan our trails with the visitor experience in mind, from the views and landscape to the stories people can discover along the way.” – Crystal Dreiling, Fishers Peak State Park Manager.

“We plan our trails with the visitor experience in mind, from the views and landscape to the stories people can discover along the way.” – Crystal Dreiling, Fishers Peak State Park Manager.

On Aug. 1, the final mile of the Fishers Peak State Park summit trail reopened to the public after CPW Resource Stewardship biologists confirmed this year’s young peregrine falcons had successfully fledged and reached independence.

Whether entertaining families visiting state parks or helping inspire the next generation of CPW officers at school programs, the K-9s are always the stars of the show.

Innovative response saves life of peregrine falcon in southwest Colorado. CPW thanks Dr. Hawman for the continued partnership benefiting injured wildlife.

Every spring, I get the urge to make a premature fishing trip to the mountains. The snow has held them long enough; the fish are still up there, why shouldn’t I try to catch them?

The 2026 leftover list is now available! All remaining deer, elk, pronghorn and bear limited hunting licenses on sale Tuesday, August 4th at 9 a.m (MDT).

Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s (CPW) new Firearms Safety System application is now open ahead of the August 1 implementation of Senate Bill 25-003 (SB25-003).

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) local wildlife officers came together to implement an innovative restoration effort blending out-of-the-box thinking and resourcefulness, conservation partnerships, and low-tech engineering

While the razorback sucker still faces challenges, especially during drought years like this one, the species status has improved. This milestone is proof that dedicated partnerships, habitat management, and education can reverse the trajectory of our native species.