Tag: camping

Camping is a great way to connect with nature, especially in our beautiful Rocky Mountains of Colorado. There is excellent camping nearly everywhere in Colorado, with some of the best campsites to be seen. Colorado has a good mix of paid developed campgrounds and also underdeveloped primitive sites that are free. Some are good for tent-only camping while others are great for full-sized travel trailers or fifth-wheels. 

August 20, 2018 - 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm

Where are you most likely to spot rare birds in the Rocky Mountains? Which types of wildflowers might you find above tree line? Which 14ers are best for beginners? Join us for a three-part series, in which we will explore the details of Colorado's natural magnificence. Each session will be led by an expert, in the fields of birdwatching, wildflower identification and mountaineering, who will share from experience great ways to observe and explore the Colorado outdoors. Get ready to impress friends on your next camping or hiking trip, and meet like-minded outdoor enthusiasts in your community. Space is limited; online registration for each session is recommended.   

August 6: Birdwatching Basics with the Boulder County Audubon Society
August 13: Wildflower Identification with the Colorado Native Plant Society
August 20: Hiking/Mountaineering 101 with the American Alpine Club

Age: 
Adult
July 25, 2018 - 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Getting out into nature doesn’t have to be messy! Modern luxuries meet the outdoors as you explore ways to glam up your campsite with gourmet camping meals and more.  Appropriate for students in grades 6-12. Space is limited; registration is recommended.

Age: 
Teen, Tween