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  4. Colorado State Parks shared Barr Lake State Park, Colorado State Parks's status.
    13 hours ago
    And, please share your pictures with us!
    The Sandhills Cranes are still at Barr Lake 100's flying over and landing on lake bed. Come hear and see them!!!!!
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  6. Colorado State Parks
    14 hours ago
    "Autumn burned brightly, a running flame through the mountains, a torch flung to the trees." Faith Baldwin


    FinestQuotes: http://www.finestquotes.com/quote_with-keyword-Autumn-page-0.htm#ixzz29gFZUDJV
    Photo: "Autumn burned brightly, a running flame through the mountains, a torch flung to the trees." Faith Baldwin FinestQuotes: http://www.finestquotes.com/quote_with-keyword-Autumn-page-0.htm#ixzz29gFZUDJV
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  7. Colorado State Parks
    Wednesday
    “Autumn...the year's last, loveliest smile.” William Cullen Bryant
    Photo: “Autumn...the year's last, loveliest smile.” William Cullen Bryant
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  8. Colorado State Parks
    Tuesday
    If you have a great fall picture taken at a Colorado State Park, please share! Here's another one of ours from Golden Gate. More to come!
    Photo: If you have a great fall picture taken at a Colorado State Park, please share! Here's another one of ours from Golden Gate. More to come!
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  9. Colorado State Parks
    Tuesday
    "Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you while care will drop off like autumn leaves." John Muir
    Photo: "Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you while care will drop off like autumn leaves." John Muir
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  10. Colorado State Parks
    October 15
    Calling all amateur photographers to enter Barr Lake State Park's photo contest. Friends of Barr Lake is sponsoring the competition! Catagories are: Barr Lake State Park; in Nature with Colorado; and Colorado Wildlife. The fee for each entry is $5 and the deadline is Oct. 31. For details, visit the park's website, http://bit.ly/RCfPLE or call the Nature Center at 303-659-6005.
    Photo: Calling all amateur photographers to enter Barr Lake State Park's photo contest. Friends of Barr Lake is sponsoring the competition! Catagories are: Barr Lake State Park; in Nature with Colorado; and Colorado Wildlife. The fee for each entry is $5 and the deadline is Oct. 31. For details, visit the park's website, http://bit.ly/RCfPLE or call the Nature Center at 303-659-6005.
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  11. Colorado State Parks shared Steamboat Lake State Park's album.
    October 15
    Looks like Steamboat Lake State Park received some special visitors during their first snow last week!
    Grouse in the Snow (17 photos)
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  12. Colorado State Parks
    October 12
    Happy Friday everyone! It's time for another round of Name that State Park Friday. Which Colorado state park do you think this photo was taken at?
    Photo: Happy Friday everyone! It's time for another round of Name that State Park Friday. Which Colorado state park do you think this photo was taken at?
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  13. Colorado State Parks
    October 11
    Interested in Colorado birds? Join the “Big Sit” on Sunday, Oct. 14 at Chatfield State Park. From dawn until dusk at the Heron Overlook, join other watchers or “sitters” in counting any birds seen or heard from the site. Beginners to experts welcome. We’re hoping for a sunny day this year! For more information, http://bit.ly/RRvyEq or contact The Audubon Society of Greater Denver at 303-973-9530 or info@denveraudubon.org.
    Photo: Interested in Colorado birds? Join the “Big Sit” on Sunday, Oct. 14 at Chatfield State Park. From dawn until dusk at the Heron Overlook, join other watchers or “sitters” in counting any birds seen or heard from the site. Beginners to experts welcome. We’re hoping for a sunny day this year! For more information, http://bit.ly/RRvyEq or contact The Audubon Society of Greater Denver at 303-973-9530 or info@denveraudubon.org.
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  14. Colorado State Parks
    October 11
    "Autumn is a second springs when every leaf is a flower," Albert Camus
    Photo: "Autumn is a second springs when every leaf is a flower," Albert Camus
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  15. Colorado State Parks shared BLM-Royal Gorge Recreation's photo.
    October 10
    BLM Royal Gorge Recreation is hosting a Front Range Photo Contest! Take a look and submit your best photo by Oct. 29.
    BLM hosts Front Range photo contest!!!

    We are looking for your best photo, or two. Beginning Oct. 2, we invited you to share your best photos and to compete in a BLM-sponsored photo contest. The winners will be chosen by the public and fea...
    tured in future BLM Colorado publications.

    Contest Rules:
    • Photos must be of public lands in Colorado, preferably along the Front Range; however, any scenic, landscape or wildlife photo in the state will be accepted. Please include a caption of where the photo was taken.
    • All identifiable people in the photo must be over the age of 18.
    • Only original entries, please. All photos must be submitted by the original photographer and without a copyright.
    • Photo sizes are limited to 4.5 MB and should be in TIFF or JPEG formats.
    • All photos must be submitted via e-mail to BLM_RGFO_Photos@blm.gov by Oct. 29, 2012.
    • Participants must have “liked” the RGFO Facebook page, and may submit up to two photos.

    On Oct. 30, 2012, the RGFO will post a photo album of the eligible entries on its Facebook page, where RGFO Facebook fans can vote for their favorite photos. Two winners will be chosen; one based on the most “likes” and the other based on the most “shares” received by midnight Nov. 4, 2012. The winners will be announced Nov. 6 and will be featured in various BLM Colorado publications and social media sites.

    By submitting a photo, contest participants agree to allow the BLM to use their photos on social media sites and in future publications. Photo credits will be given upon use, and the artist will remain the copyright holder of the artwork.

    Those interested in following the contest should “like” the BLM Royal Gorge Recreation Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/BLMRoyalGorge For more information contact Denise Adamic, 719-269-8553.
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    Photo: BLM hosts Front Range photo contest!!! We are looking for your best photo, or two. Beginning Oct. 2, we invited you to share your best photos and to compete in a BLM-sponsored photo contest. The winners will be chosen by the public and featured in future BLM Colorado publications. Contest Rules: • Photos must be of public lands in Colorado, preferably along the Front Range; however, any scenic, landscape or wildlife photo in the state will be accepted. Please include a caption of where the photo was taken. • All identifiable people in the photo must be over the age of 18. • Only original entries, please. All photos must be submitted by the original photographer and without a copyright. • Photo sizes are limited to 4.5 MB and should be in TIFF or JPEG formats. • All photos must be submitted via e-mail to BLM_RGFO_Photos@blm.gov by Oct. 29, 2012. • Participants must have “liked” the RGFO Facebook page, and may submit up to two photos. On Oct. 30, 2012, the RGFO will post a photo album of the eligible entries on its Facebook page, where RGFO Facebook fans can vote for their favorite photos. Two winners will be chosen; one based on the most “likes” and the other based on the most “shares” received by midnight Nov. 4, 2012. The winners will be announced Nov. 6 and will be featured in various BLM Colorado publications and social media sites. By submitting a photo, contest participants agree to allow the BLM to use their photos on social media sites and in future publications. Photo credits will be given upon use, and the artist will remain the copyright holder of the artwork. Those interested in following the contest should “like” the BLM Royal Gorge Recreation Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/BLMRoyalGorge For more information contact Denise Adamic, 719-269-8553.
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  16. Colorado State Parks
    October 9
    Be part of Cheyenne Mountain State Park's "Top of the Mountain" project and join the volunteer trail crew Saturday, Oct. 13 to help build part of the historic Dixon Trail. Please RSVP with Stacey Lewis at stacey.lewis@state.co.us BEFORE Saturday. Work starts as 8 a.m. For more information, visit: http://bit.ly/jexYx2
    Photo: Be part of Cheyenne Mountain State Park's "Top of the Mountain" project and join the volunteer trail crew Saturday, Oct. 13 to help build part of the historic Dixon Trail. Please RSVP with Stacey Lewis at stacey.lewis@state.co.us BEFORE Saturday. Work starts as 8 a.m. For more information, visit: http://bit.ly/jexYx2
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  17. Colorado State Parks
    October 5
    It's Name that State Park Friday time! Who recognizes this Colorado State Park?
    Photo: It's Name that State Park Friday time! Who recognizes this Colorado State Park?
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  18. Colorado State Parks shared REI's photo.
    October 3
    Impress your friends with a few facts about fall colors!
    Want to be wise and awesome? Check out Fall Color 101.
    Photo: Want to be wise and awesome? Check out Fall Color 101.
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  19. Colorado State Parks shared Amber Duncan's photo.
    October 1
    Thanks to all the volunteers who helped build an access trail at Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area during National Public Lands Day last Saturday!
    our trail crew at Ruby Mountain Campground for NPLD 2012! Thanks Andrew and Matt for leading our rag-tag crew!
    Photo: our trail crew at Ruby Mountain Campground for NPLD 2012! Thanks Andrew and Matt for leading our rag-tag crew!
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  20. Colorado State Parks
    September 28
    Happy Friday everyone! It's time for another round of Name that State Park Friday. Which Colorado state park do you think this photo was taken at?
    Photo: Happy Friday everyone! It's time for another round of Name that State Park Friday. Which Colorado state park do you think this photo was taken at?
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  21. Colorado State Parks
    September 26
    On Saturday Oct. 6, Lory State Park- Colorado State Parks and Overland Mountain Bike Club will host their "Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day" event for young riders age 17 and under!

    Be sure to register online at http://www.overlandmtb.org/ ...
    by September 29 to reserve your space. This event is free to all kids and thier parents. Local supporters include Full Cycle, Backcountry Provisions, LaPorte Pizza, and REI.

    Additional event details can also be found at http://bit.ly/S8oiAV
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    Photo: On Saturday Oct. 6, Lory State Park- Colorado State Parks and Overland Mountain Bike Club will host their "Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day" event for young riders age 17 and under! Be sure to register online at http://www.overlandmtb.org by September 29 to reserve your space. This event is free to all kids and thier parents. Local supporters include Full Cycle, Backcountry Provisions, LaPorte Pizza, and REI. Additional event details can also be found at http://bit.ly/S8oiAV
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  22. Colorado State Parks
    September 26
    This Saturday, Sept. 29, is National Public Lands Day, the nation's largest single-day volunteer event for public lands. To celebrate, Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area is looking for volunteers to help build a fishing access trail along ...
    the Arkansas River near the Ruby Mountain campground from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    Everyone is asked to bring work gloves, wear sturdy shoes, and to dress for the weather. Lunch will be provided. Volunteers can register to help with this project by calling 719-539-7289.
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    Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - Colorado Parks and Wildlife
    Our Vision Statement: The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area shall be managed to emphasize its natural resources, resource sustainability, and the standards for public land health, recognizing and respecting private property, while embracing numerous recreational, educational, and commercial activi...
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