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| 7/1/2024 | Wildflower Hike See the many colors that nature can have on this 1.5 mile hike. We will try to identify various wildflowers. Meet at School Pond Trailhead more info... |
| 7/2/2024 | Skins & Skulls Ever wonder what it’d feel like to pet the wild life? This is your chance to do it in a way that is safe for you and the wild life. Explore a variety of fur and skulls of Colorado's native animals. At Camper Services more info... |
| 7/3/2024 | Forests & Fire Come on a short nature hike along Outlook Ridge and learn about how our forests are adapted to fires. Meet at Outlook Ridge Trailhead more info... |
| 7/4/2024 | CHAMBER OFFICE CLOSED - INDEPENDENCE DAY Independence Day is the annual celebration of nationhood. It commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. |
| 7/4/2024 | Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration The Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration is a family focused activity which has been happening in Woodland Park for a very long time. On the 4th, vendors set up and entertainment happens at Memorial Park next to City Hall. There's food, games, patriotic music by Woodland Park Wind Symphony, beer and cocktails. This is a time for visiting with people you know and celebrating Independence Day. Reach out if you'd like to learn more: 719-233-9902 (Gayle Gross) more info... |
| 7/4/2024 | Military Appreciation Day  Have fun on the 4th with your family and friends spending the day with Dinosaurs! All active and retired military receive one half off regular admission with active or retired military I.D. more info... |
| 7/4/2024 | Ute Pass Historical Society & Pikes Peak Museum's Cemetery Crawl  more info... |
| 7/4/2024 | Annual Symphony Above the Clouds - July 4th Concert Symphony Above the Clouds
This delightful event has truly become a community project. |
| 7/4/2024 | History of Mining in Pikes Peak Region The discovery of Gold in the Denver area in 1858, led to a mass migration to Colorado and the beginning of the mining industry that is still active today. Join us as we discuss the gold industry that led to Colorado statehood. Meet at the Amphitheater more info... |
| 7/5/2024 | History of Pikes Peak Enjoy views of Pikes Peak as we learn all about it, from when it formed to those who lived in its shadow. This will be a moderate two mile hike. Meet at Elk Meadow Trailhead more info... |
| 7/5/2024 | Fly Fishing Basics Plus This is the ultimate beginners class with in depth, classroom style class on equipment, how to cast, and if time, fly choice. Then end with an hour or more time on the water. Participation in a Mueller fly fishing basics program or personal experience fly fishing is required. It is suggested that you bring your own pole to continue to hone your skills on the equipment you will use outside of the class. You must pre register for this class by calling the Visitor Center at 719-687-2366. 15 spots available. Meet at the Visitor Center more info... |
| 7/5/2024 | Raptor ID Talk Join us by the campfire to learn about Colorado’s dinosaurs in the sky, raptors. Also known as birds of prey like eagles, owls, hawks and falcons. No live birds. Meet at the Amphitheater more info... |
| 7/6/2024 | Bird Walk Migrating birds are arriving at Mueller for the breeding season. Come see and hear the spring and summer birds as they are busy singing and raising their young. One mile slow-paced walk. Meet at Elk Meadows Trailhead more info... |
| 7/6/2024 | Arts and Crafts Fair  Make your way to our outdoor plaza for our annual DRC Craft Fair! It’s fun for all ages with jewelry, pottery, artwork, good food and so much more. Check our website for more in-depth details. more info... |
| 7/6/2024 | Basic Fly Fishing Learn how to fly fish and how it’s different from other styles like bait fishing, trolling and spinning. This program will start at the Visitor Center but will move to the nearby Rainbow Valley Fishing Club. Equipment will be provided. Meet at the Visitor Center more info... |
| 7/6/2024 | Archery Whether you’re new or a pro to the sport, archery at Mueller is a great time to test your skills. All supplies are provided, simply come with your listening ears and a good attitude. All ages are welcome; foam bows are available for younger kids. Some adaptable equipment is also available-call for more details. Meet at the Livery more info... |
| 7/6/2024 | Movies Under the Stars Movies Under the Stars is a FREE family-friendly event, with kids' activities and food trucks. We encourage families to arrive two hours early, bring chairs and blankets and have a family picnic on the green. Location: Ute Pass Cultural Center outdoor pavilion Movie Time: Sunset Movie Rating: PG Other movie dates: Aug 24th and Sept 7th. Weather permitting. more info... |
| 7/7/2024 | Bird Walk with a Beginner Can you name every bird you hear? Neither can Naturalist Allison. Come on this beginner led and beginner friendly 1.5 mile hike to try and identify birds in the park. Bird experts are also welcome. Meet at Peak View Trailhead more info... |
| 7/7/2024 | Women of the West The park was home to many hard working women. Meet Naturalist Allison on the trail to hear about historic women in the park and across Colorado. more info... |
| 7/8/2024 | Neat Nests Come see how bird nests look up close and learn about the birds that make them. Meet at Camper Services more info... |
| 7/9/2024 | Beneficial Bugs Tired of sweating the big stuff? Come and enjoy the small things. Learn about the beneficial bugs in the environment here at the park. There is limited parking at Peak View trailhead. Elk Meadow trailhead is close by and has lots of parking. Meet at Peakview Trailhead more info... |
| 7/11/2024 | Hiking Challenge #5 Join volunteer naturalists Carrie and Eileen while we hike trails #34, #33 and #36 past Cheeseman Ranch, Cahill Pond and Cahill Cabin. Estimated 6.75 miles. Dress in layers and bring water. Don’t want to do the whole challenge? That’s okay, join us anytime. Meet at Grouse Mountain Trailhead more info... |
| 7/11/2024 | Wapiti Nature Hike Come along for a general natural history hike. Learn about the unique characteristics of Mueller State Park. Look for spring wildflowers, birds and trees. One mile slow-paced loop. Led by volunteer naturalist Michael. Meet at Wapiti Trailhead more info... |
| 7/11/2024 | History of Railroads in Pikes Peak Region Mining requires transportation to move large amounts of heavy machinery and ore. Railroads were the most efficient method of transportation in the gold rush era. From 1870 to 1910, 5,000 miles of railroads were built through some of the most demanding terrain, and made the settlement of Colorado possible. Meet at the Amphitheater more info... |
| 7/12/2024 | Annual Chamber Golf Tournament This is one tournament you don't want to miss! Our Event Sponsors are Newmont Mine and UCHealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital!  more info... |
| 7/12/2024 | Hug a Tree Basic survival and wilderness safety for kids (and parents). Ages 5 and up. Meet at Camper Services more info... |
| 7/12/2024 | Mysteries of Mueller Sit around the campfire for story time with Naturalist Allison where we will talk about Mueller's lesser known history. Come for the smores, stay for the mysteries. There will be discussion of crime during the program. Meet at the Amphitheater more info... |
| 7/13/2024 | Bird Walk at Crystal Reservoir July 13, Saturday, 9:00-10:00 AM Bird Walk at Crystal Reservoir more info... |
| 7/13/2024 | Basic Fly Fishing Learn how to fly fish and how it’s different from other styles like bait fishing, trolling and spinning. This program will start at the Visitor Center but will move to the nearby Rainbow Valley Fishing Club. Equipment will be provided. Meet at the Visitor Center more info... |
| 7/13/2024 | Nocturnal Animals Hike Do you know what goes bump in the night? Learn about nocturnal animals on this moderate one mile hike. Meet at Wapiti Trailhead more info... |
| 7/15/2024 | Sketch Hike Join volunteer naturalists Eileen and Carrie on this three mile hike past beautiful views of Pikes Peak and rock outcroppings. Stop for an outdoor sketching session with local artist Cyndi before ascending to the trailhead. No experience necessary for sketching, and supplies will be provided. This two and a half hour hike will be moderate. Meet at Outlook Ridge Trailhead more info... |
| 7/16/2024 | Tree Cookie Crafting Make a souvenir to take home made with a real slice of aspen. Crafty fun for all ages. At Camper Services more info... |
| 7/17/2024 | Archery Whether you’re new or a pro to the sport, archery at Mueller is a great time to test your skills. All supplies are provided, simply come with your listening ears and a good attitude. All ages are welcome; foam bows are available for younger kids. Some adaptable equipment is also available-call for more details. Meet at the Livery more info... |
| 7/17/2024 | Owl Pellet Dissection Come learn about the owls of Colorado and dissect an owl pellet to see what owls eat. Pre registration is required. To register, call the Visitor Center at 719-687-2366. Meet at the Visitor Center more info... |
| 7/18/2024 | Military Spouse Pathway to Business Join the Colorado VBOC on July 18th, 2024 from 8:00am - 4:00pm at the VBOC Satellite office on 559 Pikes Peak Ave, suite 101 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 for a free business training program made for military spouses. If you are a military spouse ready to start your pathway to business this program is tailored to your specific needs with specific with flexible classes, peer support, and more. Register now at www.veteranscenter.org/vboc more info... |
| 7/18/2024 | Hiking Challenge #6 Join volunteer naturalists Carrie and Eileen while we hike trails #7, #8, #9, #10, #25, #11 and #1. Estimated 5.25 miles. This hike includes all the beautiful overlooks, Geer Pond and Lost Pond. Dress in layers and bring water. Don’t want to do the whole challenge? That’s okay, join us anytime. Meet at the Visitor Center parking lot more info... |
| 7/18/2024 | Basic Fly Fishing Learn how to fly fish and how it’s different from other styles like bait fishing, trolling and spinning. This program will start at the Visitor Center but will move to the nearby Rainbow Valley Fishing Club. Equipment will be provided. Meet at the Visitor Center more info... |
| 7/18/2024 | Wild Watercolor Whether you're a beginner or a pro, come let creativity guide you. Enjoy painting the nature that brings you joy. At the Visitor Center more info... |
| 7/18/2024 | Great Outdoors -ATV Raffle Bingo!  more info... |
| 7/18/2024 | History of Agriculture in Pikes Peak Region Driven by the need to feed the miners in Colorado, the desire for land by Civil War Veterans and the evolution of agricultural Technology, Agriculture became a major industry of Colorado beginning in the 1860s. Meet at the Amphitheater more info... |
| 7/19/2024 -7/21/2024 | Victor Gold Rush Days Throughout the entire three days, activities will include gold panning, a parade, kids fun, guided history tours*, and a variety of food and merchandise vendors. more info... |
| 7/19/2024 | Sensory Hike Come observe nature in a new way as we focus in with each sense. This moderate one mile hike is suitable for the whole family. Meet at Wapiti Trailhead more info... |
| 7/19/2024 | Wandering Wagon Not into hiking? Let this program come to you. This month's wandering wagon will be about bears. Find naturalist Jo, pulling a wagon with a bear skull and pelt and come learn about black bears. At Conifer Ridge Campground more info... |
| 7/19/2024 | Nature Crafts Make cool things with help from Mother Nature. Ages 3 and up. At Camper Services more info... |
| 7/20/2024 | E-bike Trail Ride and Discover Enjoy an easy off-pavement e-bike ride into the Mueller State Park forest. The trail will be wide, easy and on a gentle slope of decomposed granite. Class 1 & 2 e-bike only with tires that have a tread adept for this surface. The ride will be about 1.5-2 hours. We will stop at points along the way to discover various aspects of the forest such as plant id, wildlife id, and some history. Mountain bikers are also welcome. You must bring your own bike. Meet at Camper Services more info... |
| 7/21/2024 | Wild Watercolor Whether you're a beginner or a pro, come let creativity guide you. Enjoy painting the nature that brings you joy. At the Visitor Center more info... |
| 7/21/2024 | Mysteries of Mueller Sit around the campfire for story time with Naturalist Allison where we will talk about Mueller's lesser known history. Come for the smores, stay for the mysteries. There will be discussion of crime during the program. Meet at the Amphitheater more info... |
| 7/22/2024 | Sketch Hike Join volunteer naturalists Eileen and Carrie on this three mile hike past beautiful views of Pikes Peak and rock outcroppings. Stop for an outdoor sketching session with local artist Cyndi before ascending to the trailhead. No experience necessary for sketching, and supplies will be provided. This two and a half hour hike will be moderate. Meet at Outlook Ridge Trailhead more info... |
| 7/22/2024 | Forests & Fire Come on a short nature hike along Outlook Ridge and learn about how our forests are adapted to fires. Meet at Outlook Ridge Trailhead more info... |
| 7/23/2024 | Humble Homes of Mueller Interested in how people lived in the park? Come learn about the different types of homes that people had in history. At Grouse Mountain Trailhead more info... |
| 7/23/2024 | Nature Journaling for Adults Learn about a systematic yet creative approach to nature journaling. Discover that by observing and documenting natural objects, you become more alert and aware. In return, you possibly gain a deeper understanding of yourself. Please come with your own journal/notebook and writing utensil. Usually lasts 1.5-2 hours. Meet at Outlook Ridge Trailhead more info... |
| 7/25/2024 | Hiking Challenge #7 Join volunteer naturalists Carrie and Eileen while we hike trails #17 and #35. Estimated seven miles. Beautiful hike past the iconic Cheeseman Ranch. Note: it’s a long one. Dress in layers and bring water. Don’t want to do the whole challenge? That’s okay, join us anytime. Meet at Grouse Mountain Trailhead more info... |
| 7/25/2024 | Grouse Mountain Nature Hike A short hike up the mountain to the Grouse Mountain overlook. This is a beautiful overlook with a stunning view, and is the highest point in the park. See a bit of natural history and entertain the question, “do moss prefer the north side of a tree?” One mile slow-paced loop. Meet at Grouse Mountain Trailhead more info... |
| 7/25/2024 | History of Tourism in Pikes Peak Region Early Native Americans were perhaps the earliest users of Colorado hot springs as a place to rest and meditate; they were quickly followed by tourists from all over the US as they flocked to Colorado beginning in the 1870s. Come learn about one of the most visited areas in the US. Meet us inside the Camper Services area. more info... |
| 7/25/2024 | Smarty Pints Trivia Night Join us for a trivia night for adults at the cultural center! Come to show off your literary and cultural knowledge. UPCC bar will be open!  more info... |
| 7/26/2024 | Forest Bathing Walk Unwind and immerse in nature's joy and wonder through the wellness practice of Forest Bathing/”shinrin yoku”. Join nature therapy guide Jane for this mindful one mile wander to quiet the mind and awaken the senses, closing with forest tea. Bring water, a small backpack and rain gear. Recommended ages 12 and up. Meet at the Visitor Center patio more info... |
| 7/26/2024 | Basic Fly Fishing Learn how to fly fish and how it’s different from other styles like bait fishing, trolling and spinning. This program will start at the Visitor Center but will move to the nearby Rainbow Valley Fishing Club. Equipment will be provided. Meet at the Visitor Center more info... |
| 7/26/2024 | Knots and Lashings Want to learn another good survival skill? Knot tying is important when building outdoor shelters, fishing and rescuing yourself or others. Learn how to tie two commonly used knots. Everyone will create a project to take home. Best for ages 6+. Meet at Camper Services more info... |
| 7/26/2024 | Star Party The Colorado Springs Astronomical Society will have several telescopes set up outside of the Visitor Center for everyone to view the stars and planets of the night sky. Meet at the Visitor Center parking lot more info... |
| 7/27/2024 | Bronc Day Festival The 86th Annual Bronc Day Festival, one of Colorado’s longest running festivals, will be held Saturday, July 27 in Green Mountain Falls. The Bronc Day Festival is filled with FREE activities for children and families including a pancake breakfast, parade, arts and crafts vendors, a pie judging contest, food trucks, and free swimming at the community pool. New this year is a beer garden from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Whether you’re a cowboy or cowgirl at heart, this festival is sure to delight. For more information go to broncdayfestival.org.  http://www.broncdayfestival.org more info... |
| 7/27/2024 | Fly Fishing Basics Plus This is the ultimate beginners class with in depth, classroom style class on equipment, how to cast, and if time, fly choice. Then end with an hour or more time on the water. Participation in a Mueller fly fishing basics program or personal experience fly fishing is required. It is suggested that you bring your own pole to continue to hone your skills on the equipment you will use outside of the class. You must pre register for this class by calling the Visitor Center at 719-687-2366. 15 spots available. Meet at the Visitor Center more info... |
| 7/27/2024 | Folk Music in Colorado Listen to the sounds of folk music on the banjo while Naturalist Allison talks about the history of the genre. At Camper Services more info... |
| 7/28/2024 | Quilts in the Aspens Quilt Show Quilts in the Aspens Quilt Show
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| 7/28/2024 | Walk for Art The Walk for Art is an event in Woodland Park on the last Sunday of the Month in June, July and August. People get an Art Passport and visit the venues (Reserve Our Gallery, Westside Gallery, WP Garden Gallery, Java Haus, Williams Log Cabin Furniture and Tweeds) at least one time during the three months. The passport gets signed at each location and turned in at Reserve Our Gallery by September 1 for a chance to win an art voucher worth $200. The voucher can be used at any location. A door prize is awarded at each Walk for Art. more info... |
| 7/28/2024 | Jazz at 3  more info... |
| 7/29/2024 | Hike to Osborn Cabin Come along to visit one of Mueller's historic buildings where we will learn about who has lived on the land we know as a state park. This is a moderate 2 mile hike. Meet at Black Bear Trailhead more info... |
| 7/29/2024 | Quilts in the Aspens Quilt Show Quilts in the Aspens Quilt Show
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| 7/30/2024 | Nature Journaling for Families Learn about a creative approach to nature journaling. Discover what you can uncover when slowing down to observe nature. Please come with your own journal/notebook and writing utensil. Meet at Outlook Ridge Trailhead more info... |
| 7/30/2024 | Tracks Craft Come check out what the tracks you may see in the park look like. Then you can make your own track guide. At the Visitor Center more info... |
| 7/31/2024 | Rock Art Table Are you looking for a new way to create art? Come learn about historic rock art in Colorado. There will be supplies to create your very own designs. At the Visitor Center more info... |
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