Pikes Peak offers sunrise openings with timed entry permits and shuttle options for visitors to experience dawn at 14,000 feet on specific dates in summer and fall.

Life jackets saved four paddleboarders during an unexpected incident at Rampart Reservoir, strongly advocated by CPW and multiple first responder agencies.

Governor Jared Polis appointed Frances Silva Blayney and Dr. John Emerick to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission, aiming for bipartisan representation and diverse expertise in conservation and outdoor recreation.

Colorado state parks report around eight million visitors in 2025, with significant revenue from visits and the successful Keep Colorado Wild Pass, encouraging outdoor activities and economic growth.

CPW in Colorado initiates a project to engage with Native communities on state park priorities, supported by a $50,000 GOCO grant. The program will include listening sessions for inclusive dialogue on lands of ancestral importance.

CPW plans a meeting on July 9 in Colorado Springs to discuss wildlife management, focusing on the region's deer population, with both in-person and online participation options.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife introduces a $14 Centennial State Park Pass for financially constrained residents, providing 13 months of access to all state parks.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife requests public input to improve accessibility in state parks as part of its ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan until July 20, 2025.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife calls for bids to dismantle the existing structure at Lake Pueblo State Park's North Shore Marina, initiating its redevelopment.

Boulder's Mount Sanitas is undergoing trail and ecosystem restoration to address erosion from heavy use, funded by a $1.1 million grant and local efforts.

The Lagerman Agricultural Preserve will close from July 14 to Dec 31 for upgrades, but the Open Sky Loop will stay open. Limited parking is available on Pike Rd. Improvements include a redesigned parking lot and better accessibility features.

Crawford State Park celebrates Pioneer Days with free entry, fireworks, a history book release, and various activities, while warning visitors of potential traffic and promoting safety measures.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife opens 2025 funding applications for landowners to enhance wildlife habitats and public access to recreation, with an $11 million budget.