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On Saturday, May 5 and Saturday, May 19, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, Lory State Park's Junior Ranger Adventure Program will be held at Soldier Canyon group picnic area for youngsters 7-10 years old. Learn about the park's mammals, geology, and wildflowers while taking a hike. Also interview a ranger, prepare a snack, and meet new friends. Admission is a $10 donation per child. For more information and reservations, call (970) 493-1623 or email lory.park@state.co.us attention Linda.

Lory State Park, located in beautiful Bellvue, Colorado, and offers visitors a variety of rugged terrain and the stunning vistas of the northern Colorado Front Range. The park covers almost 2,600 acres and features 26 miles of trails that lead through forest, meadows and rock-outcroppings, offering visitors great terrain for mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, bouldering, and horseback riding. Additional information on Lory State Park is available at:

www.parks.state.co.us/Parks/Lory

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife gets everyone outdoors! Attracting more than 12 million visitors per year, Colorado's 42 State Parks are a vital cornerstone of Colorado's economy and quality of life. Colorado State Parks encompass 224,447 land and water acres, offering some of the best outdoor recreation destinations in the state. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is a leader in providing opportunities for outdoor recreation, protecting the state's favorite landscapes, teaching generations about nature and partnering with communities. Colorado State Parks also manage more than 4,300 campsites, and 63 cabins and yurts. For more information on Colorado State Parks or to purchase an annual pass online, visit

www.parks.state.co.us

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