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Outdoor Recreation Collection: Start Exploring

Climbing Manual
Best Front Range Hikes
Colorado Biking Trails
The Stand up Paddle Book

"Check Out State Parks" @ The Library

Explore State Parks For Free

3 Easy Steps to Adventure

1. Use the pass to get into a state park for FREE
2. Use the backpack to explore a nearby state park  and see what you can learn. 
3. Share a photo with #CheckOutColorado on Twitter or
Instagram.

Hike or bike the multi-use trails, find wildlife in their natural surroundings, visit a

nature center or bring a picnic. With a license or camping reservation, you can

try fishing or camp out overnight.

To plan your trip, use the parks brochure or park finder .

Colorado Parks Backpack

Mines Outdoor Recreation Center

Mines Outdoor Recreation: Rental Center

Get the gear you need to start exploring

Or join your friends on a trip