State Parks & Nature Centers Editor’s Note: While all attempts have been made to make these lists as accurate as possible, times and program availability may be subject to change. Please check information in advance to avoid disappointment. Nature Centers Bear Creek Lake Park: Indoor nature center features wildlife displays and information. Vehicle pass required. 15600 W. Morrison Rd., Lakewood. 303-697-6159. www.lakewood.org. Bluff Lake Nature Center: 3401 Quebec St., Denver. 303-393-7700. www.blufflakenaturecenter.org Carson Nature Center: Interactive displays and year-round programs about the history of South Platte River. 7301 South Platte River Pkwy., Littleton. 303-730-1022. www.ssprd.org. Chatfield Nature Preserve: 8500 Deer Creek Canyon Rd., Littleton. 303-973-3705. www.botanicgardens.org. Denver Botanic Gardens: 1005 York St. 720-865-3500. www.botanicgardens.org. Hudson Gardens: Thirty acres of ponds, sculptures and natural displays. 6115 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton. 303-797-8565. www.hudsongardens.org. Lookout Mountain Nature Center: Wildlife displays, plus kids’ reading and activity area. 910 Colorow Rd., Golden. 720-497-7600. www.co.jefferson.co.us/openspace. Majestic View Nature Center: Informative exhibits, hands-on displays and a kid’s nook area. 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. 720-898-7405. www.ci.arvada.co.us/nature. Morrison Nature Center/Star K Ranch: Kids’ activities and junior naturalist programs. 1602 E. Smith Rd., Aurora. 303-739-2428. www.auroragov.org. Plains Conservation Center: Exhibits and programs focus on the preservation of the high plains. Kids’ activities and puppet shows. 21901 E. Hampden Ave., 2 miles east of Tower Rd., Centennial. 303-693-3621. www.plainsconservationcenter.org. State & National Parks A complete description of Colorado state parks, plus information on reservations, fees and more, can be found at www.parks.state.co.us. Barr Lake State Park: Wildlife watching and educational programs. Day-use only. 13401 Picadilly Rd., Brighton. 303-659-6005. Castlewood Canyon State Park: Hiking, rock climbing and sightseeing. 2989 S. State Hwy. 83, Franktown. 303-688-5242. Chatfield State Park: Hiking, biking and camping. 11500 N. Roxborough Park Rd., Littleton. 303-791-7275. Cherry Creek State Park: Camping, hiking and biking. 4201 S. Parker Rd., Aurora. 303-699-3860. Cheyenne Mountain State Park: The newest addition to Colorado’s state park system is located just south of Colorado Springs. Travel south from Colorado Springs on Hwy. 115 and look for the entrance on the right. 719-227-5250. Eldorado Canyon State Park: Picnicking and hiking. Day-use only. 9 Kneale Rd., Eldorado Springs. 303-494-3943. Golden Gate Canyon State Park: Hiking, picnicking and camping. 3873 Hwy. 46, Golden. 303-582-3707. Rocky Mountain National Park: Hiking, backpacking, horseback riding and camping. Near Estes Park and Grand Lake. 970-586-1206. www.nps.gov/romo/. Roxborough State Park: Hiking, sightseeing and educational programs. Discovery backpacks full of activities and a trail guide for kids to take while hiking Fountain Valley Trail. 4751 Roxborough Dr., Littleton. 303-973-3959. Sharing Nature with Your Child:: Learn tips, tools and activities for enjoying the outdoors with your child from Rocky Mountain National Park rangers. Free. At various Denver library branches throughout the month. 720-865-1111. www.denverlibrary.org.