Friday, August 17, 2007

Head to the hills



Somehow we missed the listing for events at Mueller State Park through this week in today's Out There section. Mueller's off Highway 67 between Divide and Cripple Creek. A day pass is $5 a car. These are free events. Check the Web site or call 687-2366.
These are all easy to moderate hikes, but remember to wear appropriate shoes and take water, a snack, insect repellent and sunscreen.

TODAY at 2 -- Red-Tail Overlook Hike. 2.8 miles. Meet at the Outlook Ridge Trailhead.
TONIGHT at 7 -- A talk, "Mountain Lions & Bears, Oh My!", at the amphitheater. Also, touch a black bear pelt; see a mountain lion skull, and more.

SATURDAY at 10 a.m.-2 or 3 p.m.. -- Fishing at Brook and Rock Pond. Meet at the Rock Pond Trailhead. Take your own fishing gear, fishing license, and barbless hooks for catch and release. Children 15 and younger fish free.
SATURDAY from 1 to 3 p.m. -- Skins and Skulls at the Visitor Center. Examine specimens and talk to a naturalist.

SATURDAY at 2 p.m. -- Stoner Mill Hike. 2 miles. Meet at the School Pond Trailhead.

SATURDAY at 7:30 p.m. -- See slides and learn about hummingbirds in the amphitheater.
SUNDAY at 9 a.m. -- Grouse Mountain Overlook. Short hike. Meet at Grouse Mountain Trailhead.
SUNDAY from 1 to 3 p.m. -- Skins and Skulls at the Visitor Center. Examine specimens and talk to a naturalist.

SUNDAY at 2 p.m. -- Black Bear and Mountain Logger Hike. About 2 hours. Meet at Black Bear Trailhead.

SUNDAY at 7 p.m. -- Learn about "Elk & Mule Deer" at the amphitheater.

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