Parks and Nature
This national landmark has 40 miles of area for hiking. And the lodge has pet friendly cabins.
The Black Canyon of the Gunnison's unique and spectacular landscape was formed slowly by the action of water and rock scouring down through hard Prote... Read More
Mesa Verde, Spanish for green table, offers an unparalleled opportunity to see and experience a unique cultural and physical landscape. From approxima... Read More
From the Take Paws blog: "Leashed pets are welcome to join you for a hike to see this 20-foot waterfall cascade through a narrow crevasse. Along the w... Read More
From the Take Paws blog: "The refuge offers a 3-mile auto tour route that is open year-round. The 2-mile Rio Grande River Trail is open for hiking and... Read More
This 71-acre area has paths through a prairie landscape with native grasses & wildflowers.
This neighborhood park has a spacious open lawn surrounded by trees. It's close to many nearby restaurants and a great place to stroll with your dog b... Read More
This small green space offers picnic tables, benches & views of the city skyline.
Stroll this tree-lined greenway bordered by Victorian houses. It's listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Colorado National Monument preserves one of the grand landscapes of the American West. Sheer-walled canyons, towering monoliths, colorful formations, ... Read More
Dinosaur National Monument's cultural history dates back 10,000 years. Native American rock art in the form of petroglyphs and pictographs provide evi... Read More
The Animas River Trail is a paved trail that follows the Animas River for roughly 5 miles, winding in and out of parks and over several bridges. The n... Read More
The national forest comprises nearly 2 million acres in Southwestern Colorado. It offers camping, fishing, and hundreds of hiking trails.
You'll find this 36-acre recreation area at he foot of beautiful Ben Lomand Mountain. There is a dog friendly location right at the lake. It is als... Read More
A short distance from downtown Durango, you'll find this open space with a naturally groomed trail.
Rocky Mountain National Park is a living showcase of the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains. With elevations ranging from 8,000 feet in the wet, grassy v... Read More
Combination natural wonder and theme park, you can enjoy the serene beauty of Royal Gorge and feel the rush of the scariest Skycoaster in the world!
AHRA visitors also enjoy camping, hiking, picnicking, wildlife watching, mountain biking, rock climbing, and even gold panning along the river’s sho... Read More
There’s something for every type of outdoors person - from the fishing enthusiast and boater to the naturalist - at Barr Lake State Park, a short... Read More
This managed wilderness area offers rafting, hiking, and fishing.
This canyon wilderness area offers access to the Gunnison River and off-road explorations. It's also the location of the Old Spanish National Historic... Read More
Float your boat in the lake, bicycle or hike on a trail that provides scenic views of the neighboring foothills and Platte River valley, camp, ride... Read More
Be aware that the stairs that give access to the views are very steep so make sure you and your dog are up to it.
The gorge offers access to mountain biking and river rafting.
Schedule a snowshoeing adventure with a guide. Your pup will enjoy blazing a snowy trail with you.
Enjoy trails for mountain bikes, hiking, and horseback riding along with river rafting.
Anchored around a 880 surface acre reservoir, the park offers a natural prairie environment of gentle, rolling hills and complete outdoor recreatio... Read More
Enjoy Cheyenne Mountain State Park year round! Renew your spirit and connect with the outdoors while enjoying the sunny but cool days. Enjoy hiking... Read More
Near the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Crawford State Parks offers inspiring scenery for fishing, boating, hiking, and water sports.
Eldorado Canyon is a hidden treasure right in Boulder’s backyard! Whether it’s hiking amidst the towering sandstone cliffs, picnicking along scen... Read More
Golden Gate Canyon State Park has more than 12,000 acres of dense forest, rocky peaks, and aspen-rimmed meadows. You'll find miles of trails for hi... Read More
An oasis in the desert, Highline Lake is the recreation epicenter for the Grand Valley with two lakes, lush grass, trails and trees.
Visitor enjoy this park for swimming, boating, fishing and waterskiing.
Sometimes called a sapphire on the plains, John Martin is a peaceful paradise in which people play, birds flock and wildlife roams. The park is close ... Read More
Land recreation includes hiking, biking, picnicking and diverse nature exploration. Miles of trails make it easy to discover the beauty of the shady A... Read More
Lathrop is Colorado’s first state park. It offers nearly 1600 acres of recreation in the shadow of the Spanish Peaks in Southern Colorado.
Lone Mesa State Park lies 23 miles north of the town of Dolores and encompasses 11,760 acres of incredibly scenic land, ranging in elevation from a... Read More
Hit the trail at Lory State Park and enjoy mountain biking, hiking, picnicking and horseback riding amid some fabulous foothills scenery just minut... Read More
The calm waters of Jackson Gulch Reservoir and the Ponderosa pine forests provide a scenic setting for water recreation and camping.
Mueller State Park welcomes leashed pets in campgrounds, picnic areas and on the paved roads, but not on the hiking trails or in the backcountry. By k... Read More
Navajo State Park is a major recreational facility in southwest Colorado, drawing more than 300,000 visitors every year. The 2,100-acre park offers bo... Read More
his large, spacious reservoir on the high plains draws locals and tourists alike from May through September and waterfowl hunters during the hunting s... Read More
Plunge deep into nature at this narrow lake park. Steep mountainsides, pristine water, alpine scenery and peaceful environment make Paonia a haven ... Read More
In the summer, our wildlife viewing deck offers great views, and the chance to either look for critters or just sun yourself in the clean, clear mount... Read More
Mountain scenery mingles with magnificent campgrounds at Ridgway State Park. Modern, universally-accessible recreation areas and the five-mile long... Read More
Rifle Falls is a VERY busy place during the summer months! Many people want to see the beauty that the park has to offer, however, parking is very ... Read More
