Wildlife Species Home – Colorado Division of Wildlife
Colorado is a magical place in winter. The morning sun glistens on the crunchy, sugar-coated, frost-bitten earth. At sunset, skeletal trees become silhouettes against huge glowing skies. Many don backcountry skis or snowshoes to escape the city crowds and enjoy the solitude, peace, and beauty of nature. It’s the perfect time to heed your “call of the wild”—and a perfect time to view wildlife, too.
The Colorado Springs real estate area is practically surrounded by State Parks. And those State Parks are home to an amazing menagerie of wildlife….even in the winter. Colorado State Parks are dedicated not only to the preservation of natural habitat and wildlife, but also to wildlife education. Many offer hiking tours, classes, and education centers to help achieve this goal.
Cheyenne Mountain State Park, the newest addition to the region, has a visitors center open daily. There you will find a wealth of information about what to expect on your next hiking, cross country skiing, or camping trip.
